We took the Ferry from Haines to Skagway. We lined up about 2 hours before boarding. We were the first on line. But the last to board because we were the Big Boy on the block. We were the longest rig on the ferry. But we were almost the first off. The crew did a great job guiding us on and off.
Here comes the boat, or ship. The ferry is part of the Alaska Marine Ferry system that covers the entire coast of Alaska.
This is to show that Ann is still with me.
There was plenty of room to spare. Once you park your rig you must leave it until the ferry docks.
See Big Boy on the Block.
We went up the Lynn Canal to Skagway with great scenery on both sides. I can’t say it enough, you just have to see it for yourselves to really realize the scope of the mountain vistas.
And then there was Skagway. With two cruise ships already at anchor at the dock.
We exited the ferry, and went up State street and pulled into an RV Park.
The next day we walked into town. Then there were three.
The Amsterdam had docked during the night. The town and the many, many Jewelry shops were very crowded.
The National Park Service has a Visitors center in the center of town. Skagway is actually a NP. This is the NP Visitor center.
The NP also owns a Saloon, The Mascot. It is not actually an operating saloon but a recreation of a 1900 Skagway saloon.
We took a walking tour with a park ranger around town. We did not go into the Jewelry shops or the T-shirt stores thought, we saved that for later. We did buy two Alaska hats for $1.99 each. I gave one to Ann. Big spender.
That day we met a great couple from Denver, Larry and Meggie. We spent the evening with them and had a great time.
In out travels, so far, we have met some really great couples. We hope to see them along the Roan Road.
Tomorrow we leave, heading back to the lower 48. Up, back into Canada, Yukon Territory, British Columbia and back to the US.
Life is good on the Roan Road...
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