We're finally getting to Alaska. We left Whitehorse around 9am. We had a leisurely breakfast and wifi stop at Starbucks which was close to where our RV was parked. Then we were off. But--before we could leave the town, Linda and Diana had seen a picture of a statue of a horse and we had to stop. We found the horse and managed to avoid a parking lot with no escape for a RV. I have to admit, it was well done and made of recycled material donated by the people of the Yukon. During the drive today the scenery was gorgeous but obscured by a haze. The Kulane Mountains were spectacular. They have the biggest icefields and glaciers in Canada. We also learned what permafrost is. It is frozen ground that when uncovered or thaws turns to a muddy soup. It makes road building very difficult Consequently, the road today was like a roller coaster. Our drive speed slowed. Then our selected lunch spot was closed. The next spot open was 85 miles away. So on we went to Beaver Creek, a wide spot in the road, for lunch. After lunch we're on the road again but this time we find construction to repair some of the permafrost damage. Twenty miles later we are finally at the US/Canadian border with no opportunity for a photo op because of the construction. Diana saved the day with a shot from her IPad out the widow as we drove by. US Customs was a breeze then we were back in the US and on our way 90 miles to Tok our stopping point for the night We arrived in Tok at about 5:45 and settled in We ate in the RV, Diana went for a walk, Linda looked around, and I caught up on the blogs. Tonight is a time for showers, catching up on things and sleep. Tomorrow we are off to Fairbanks and Denali National Park for three days where services are limited. Animal count was better with 1 bear. Miles driven was 382.
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