Whitehorse

So we have been in Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory for three days. Don's uncle has been stranded here for 10 days with a broken down RV. They cannot fix it until tomorrow. We have been keeping them company. Been to the movies twice, saw Eclipse tonight. We went to a museum about the Gold Rush in the Yukon territory. We went on a boat trip today down the Yukon River.We went for a walk on a beautiful trail around the city, and that's where I got the eagle photos....so cool. We leave tomorrow for Kluane Lake and then will be in Alaska on Friday. we are leaving ahead of Al and Rose, but will wait for them and meet down the road.

So I have decided to tell you some things we have learned:

The Yukon River is the second largest in North America.

The sun stays out here until almost midnight.

Glaciel waters are turquoise in color here.

The Cremation of Sam McGee is a famous poem written by Robert Service.

Everything here is named after Robert Service.

Cars here have to be plugged in in the winter. There are outlets everywhere and their cars have a plug on them.

The library here stays open seven days a week.

Whitehorse has a Walmart, McDonald's, and two Starbucks.

The dollar is called a loonie.

You have to pay a loonie for a shopping cart at the grocery store, but you get it back.

People with glass repair businesses have lots of customers.

Trash cans here are bear-proofed.

A grizzly wandered into Whitehorse this week.

We met a lady this week from Germany who summers in the Yukon. She lost her husband, and she is traveling to Alaska alone hauling a fifth wheel camper. I am impressed. I do have to say even though it isn't dark 'til midnight we have had no problems sleeping. Looking forward to crossing back into the USA soon.