Day 17? ? ?June 9, 2006? ?Teslin to Whitehorse, Yukon Canada? ?
Today we got a leisurely 10:20 a.m.start for a 2 hour drive to Whitehorse.? We wonder where have all the potholes gone, as the roads are good today.? We turned down a road at the Yukon River Bridge turnout to enjoy the views the book tells about and Terry exclaims, ?Oh sh#*.?? This turn out only has one exit, so we must exit the way we turned in and he does not figure we have enough room to turn around without unhooking the car.? He says he should have trusted his instinct.? But I tell him we can make it in one big slow turn.? He says ok we will try.? Russ photographs the turn and guess what we can turn around in 78 feet! I had to move some tree branches away from the mirror but we are out and on the highway again.? Did I mention the views of the Yukon River and Valley were wonderful?? Terry did not see them.? ?When we arrive in Whitehorse, the challenge becomes that of selecting a camp sight that is Internet friendly AND will connect to Russ? Direct TV as it is a big Formula One Race weekend. We unhook the car and I act as the scout and drive up the road considering southern skies and no trees. I liked the Mckenzie RV Park north of town. We settled on a very small campground called Mountain Ridge Motel and RV Park.? It is close to town, has free wifi and clear views of southern skies.? Terry and Russ are watching races as I compose this message. Ned and Lorna selected the Pioneer RV Park just outside of town.? Next stop visitor center.? Whitehorse is a lovely little town with a large waterfront area that is along the Yukon River.? Armed with tourist guides we drive around the downtown area, stopped in a few gift shops, have raspberry gelatos and drive to some of the river viewpoints for photos.
We attended the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue in the evening and came away with sore stomachs from laughing so much.? ?The girls could kick higher than you could imagine and the colorful costumes along with the humorous monologues of Robert Service provided an evening of local color and good clean entertainment!? I now have the hang of the black out curtains for the bedroom so I can sleep.
Statistics:
Motorhome Miles Driven: 101
Temperature:? ?High? 78? ? ? Low 45
Wildlife sightings: a rabbit.
Camping costs: $30.00 per night with wifi