Saturday, September 3, 2016

FROM SKAGWAY TO THE YUKON AND BACK

Docked in Skagway. Port side.

Starboard.

Our bus driver, Luke -- "I am not your father." And he said, "Like I've never heard that before." Great guide.

See the curved posts with the red paint. They are so the snow plows will know where the road is.

Tall enough for the bus to driver under. That would be a lot of snow!


The only cantilevered bridge in Alaska -- anchored only on the left side.


Dozens, perhaps hundreds of these lakes, some up to 600 feet deep.




It's not the size of the sign that marks the border. Actually, considering the giant scope of everything around it, it is rather puny.

Looks like a forehead, nose and chin of a person sleeping downhill.

Enjoying a bowl of bison chili. It was very tasty. The huge rolls they served were fantastic.

Bonnie and the bear.



After lunch, we boarded a train for the trip back to Skagway. Unbelievable scenery.


That looks like a bullet hole to me!

I included this so you could see how close to the edge the train travels. The track is 100+ years old.


An original gold rush spur, no longer used.



You can see the top of Bonnie's grey head -- count back 5 in a straight line.

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