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Day 12 July 13, 2024 Continental Divide Lodge British Columbia to Whitehorse Yukon Territory 188 miles We went to bed early last night so we got up earlier this morning. Besides it gets light very early and the window shades are not that good. The shower is tepid at best and the water sprays everywhere.Continue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 11 July 12, 2024 Dease Lake British Columbia to Continental Divide Lodge Yukon 222 miles Today is complete cloud cover and cooler. Only a few rain drops. We started the day by going to Charlie’s Repair shop to see about getting an oil change. He couldn’t do one but gave Rob an oil pan,Continue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 10 July 11, 2024 Stewart British Columbia to Dease Lake British Columbia 254 miles First a little about our lodging. We are in the Historic Bayview Hotel built in 1924. Our room didn’t have a bay view. It had a view of the building next door’s roof and the building on the other sideContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 9 July 10, 2024 Smithers British Columbia to Stewart British Columbia 210 miles The coffee machine in the breakfast room was the fanciest Keurig ever. There were eight options to choose from with including hot chocolate, tea, latte, cappuccino, espresso and regular coffee. The beans are ground after you make your choice. The usedContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 8 July 9, 2024 Prince George British Columbia to Smithers British Columbia 234 miles This room has a very unique bathroom wall. Normally it is clear glass so you can see in the bathroom from the rest of the space. When you close the bathroom door the wall clouds up so you can’t seeContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 7 July 8, 2024 100 Mile House British Columbia to Prince George British Columba 207 miles Today is supposed to be another hot one and unfortunately the hotel doesn’t have an ice machine. They did include a breakfast but unlike most places they had no juice and they used real plates and silverware. WeContinue reading “Alaska 2024”

Day 6 July 7, 2024 Bellingham Washington to 100 Mile House British Columbia 278 miles David got us delicious scones for breakfast. He gets them at the Farmer’s Market in Bellingham. They were flavorful and soft. The best kind. A doe and one fawn were on the front lawn this morning. David said there areContinue reading “Alaska 2024”