So today's drive was probably the most beautiful, serene and awe-inspiring event of my short life. The stretch of the Alaska Highway that runs through British Columbia is buried in between the Rocky Mountains and just crawling with natural wildlife. We've had to slow down for moose, caribou, deer, stone sheep, wild horses and bears to name a few. We stopped on the edge of Lake Muncho to hop out and take it all in. The winding roads through the mountains (most with no guard rails) can be a little scary, so if you do this trip make sure you drive during the day light.
We stopped in Whitehorse for a bite to eat to learn that it is the capital of the Yukon Territory. It's.... not very big. We got some burgers at an A&W and pushed on until dusk. We stopped in a little town called Haines Junction and stayed at the Cozy Corner Inn. Great place to stop. Clean rooms, good water pressure (unlike our last stop) and a comfortable bed.
Today is the final leg of our Continental Journey from Tallahassee, FL to Anchorage, AK. I know Ms. Cold 'Nole and I will be relieved to be in, but both feel the trip hasn't worn on us like we thought it might. The endless amounts of driving just can't sour how beautiful here.
Next stop, our new home!
Ya that sounds bad ass.
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