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Happy Canada Day. We decide to go back into Alaska (Haines), take the ferry to Skagway AK then up to Whitehorse like the gold seekers did way back when. Dave had checked this out on his day away & it sounded worthwhile.
We experienced more outstanding scenery on the way to Haines. Shortly after we started down the road I saw a large brown bear in the grass. The thought crossed my mind that I should stop & take a picture. Then, I thought better of it. He was really big & was already watching me. People are not the top of the food chain up here.
When we arrived at the Haines ferry we were told that the hourly ferry only took passengers. The 8 PM ferry takes passengers & vehicles. It was still early so, we decided to have a second breakfast before we headed back up the same road to Haines Jct. The road was excellent; winding with the river. As we crossed the mountains, we experienced the usual mountain pass rain. It seems that every time we cross a mountain range it rains. Time passed quickly as sunny periods broke through the clouds. I saw another small brown bear & black bear in the road side grass.
Everything was just terrific until the last 30 kms to Whitehorse. Destruction again. Gravel & dust just like the Dempster Hwy. I couldn't believe the ignorance of the car & truck drivers. They were blasting along like we weren't on the road. At times, I couldn't see Peter 3 seconds ahead of me, because of the dust. I was pissed, but there was nothing I could do about it but to focus on staying vertical. Eventually, we made it safely to Whitehorse.
We stopped at the same hotel as last time but it was completely booked. The hotel clerk phoned a few places & found us a room. Thank you.
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