Left Whitehorse for Dawson City and the trip was uneventful. We did see some trumpet swans and lots of beautiful scenery.
We stayed at Gold Rush Campground located in downtown Dawson City. We could walk to most places or take the local transportation. We drove up on the hills above Dawson City and walked thru the cemetery. Folks did not live to old age in the old days. 50 was old. We went to Diamond Lil’s casino and stayed for the nightly Diamond Tooth Gerties Can Can show. We were told by a fellow camper that it was world class singing and dancing. We figured out soon that he’d had more than one drink!!! It is a interesting place.
We pulled out for Chicken after 2 days and the first place you come to is the free ferry across the Yukon River. It only takes a few vehicles at a time. I understand during the busy season there can be a 3 hour wait to get across. Our trip didn’t take to long, I got on first and got across and Wayne and Diana had to wait for the next ferry. Once across the river we were on The Top of the World Highway. The road from the river to the US border is gravel with sodium chloride on it to keep the dust down. The road was fairly smooth most of the time. Once across the border into the US the road is gravel, bumps and crooked with lots of dust. Did I mention washboard and chuck holes for the next 40 miles to Chicken. The dust is everywhere, still, and fine like powder. Going thru one of the chuck holes the silverware drawer flew out and broke apart. At Chicken we had lunch, bought Chicken tee shirts and bought fuel before heading for Tok, AK, 60 miles down the road. A much better road, black top and fewer holes.
We were sure glad to get to Tok, check in at the RV park and have dinner at Fast Eddy’s.
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