Yesterday we left Haines, AK, for Haines Junction, Yukon. The highway took us through a portion of British Columbia. It is only about 150 miles, but it took us over six hours. We stopped a lot for pictures, and there were so many mountains that slowed us down. Our weight slows us down on the ups, and it is necessary to gear down on the steep downgrades because often there is a curve at the bottom.Along the way we saw two trumpeter swans in a small pond and two black bears feeding close to the road. We were at sea level when we departed Haines. The picture above was taken at Chilkat pass, elevation 3,510 feet.
Today, we continue on the Alaska Highway toward Tok, Alaska, a distance of 251 miles. Since the road is not in good condition, we may not make it. There are frost heaves in the road. It is worse than going over a speed bump in a parking lot.
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