They didn’t have wifi connections during the days they traveled between Haines and Valdez, but here are some highlights of this leg of the journey:

Haines to Destruction Bay via Haines Junction – Before leaving Haines, they appreciated many eagle sightings…

[Photo by Ron Queen]

and on the way were fortunate to have great weather to enjoy the many vistas..

[Photo by Donna Queen]

On the way through Haines Junction, entry number three was purchased for the cinnamon roll contest (see earlier post). They overnighted at Cottonwood Campground in a 15 amp option that created some challenges, but it was overlooking serene Kluane Lake. Evening entertainment was a serenade by a country “singer” on the patio of the registration office.

Destruction Bay to Tok – Cliff and Mary’s slide out tearing itself up on the rough “frost-heaved” roads, resulting in mechanic advice of “don’t slide it out all the way” so adjustments were made. At Sourdough Campground, Mary was one of four winners in the sourdough pancake toss – free breakfast the next morning of pancakes, eggs and reindeer sausage. (In the picture, they are each holding their prizes – tiny pancake tokens.)

[Featured image and photo above by Mary VanCott]

Tok to Valdez – incredibly rough road that sprung open cabinet doors in spite of bungees, moved items from shelves and cabinets to kitchen counters and floor, broke open a glass jar of peaches in Donna and Ron’s rig and caused a Schweppe’s tonic water can to explode from its side! Big mess.

Valdez – Beautifully situated community in the middle of mountain ranges overlooking Port Valdez. Next post will include a selection of wildlife and scenery images.