TOK, ALASKA

TOK, ALASKA

After our exciting, late evening of watching the Bear catch and eat the salmon right from the waters by the fish hatchery, we did not get an early start.  The weather was great and we knew we were going to be back-tracking the Richardson Highway for half of the 254 miles from Valdez to Tok.  The Richardson Highway had taken our breath away on our trip to Valdez two days ago and we were looking forward to seeing it in reverse --- I know it’s hard to believe but it was like seeing something totally new, it looked altogether different from the view going North.

 B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!  AMAZING!

We had already stopped at the attractions and scenic spots on our way south to Valdez, so we did not make those stops again.  We did however see 2 moose – a mother and baby – the first time we had seen that combination.  Bill saw them crossing the road in front of him --- bad news, we didn’t have time to get a picture before they crossed and headed into the trees --- good news, they crossed before we hit them, not sure we would have had time to stop.  Count of Moose – up to 14!!  Tell me that’s not fun!!  (This picture is stolen from the internet --- sorry!)

We only stopped for a lunch break in the RV and again later for Bill to take a quick power nap.  We needed to be at the Camp by 4PM.

No problems, arrived at Camp, set up and got ready for dinner at Fast Eddy’s, Tracks was providing the pizza.  A quick meal, quick briefing for the next day’s travels and we were done.  We headed back to the RV to re-group, headed out to the gift shop and picked up ice cream at the little local market then back home to watch the first episode of “Lonesome Dove”.  BED!!

Next day we will be traveling 110 rough miles to Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada.  Yes, back through Canadian Customs, higher prices, Canadian money, kilometers, liters, questionable internet, cell phones and outside communication.  Probably won’t be able to connect with family and friends for a few days but know we think about you always!  Miss you!