We finally made it to Alaska, okay, not counting Haines. or Skagway.Before we crossed the border we took the requisite picture at the big sign. We made it! Now only a million more miles to go! Okay, I exaggerate a little.
We ended up driving all the way to Tok, Alaska and staying put for a few days. We need a break every now and then. Remember, we've been on the road since May 1. Not our longest trip yet, but it soon will be.
We did the usual things, Visitor Center, a little shopping and eating out. And this time, Van found the largest cinnamon bun we've seen so far at Fast Eddy's Restaurant, and we've been looking, let me tell you. Don't let the smile fool you, he's intimidated.
Of course, we had to do the tourist thing and drive out to Chicken, Alaska. We just barely missed the Chicken stock Music Fest. So sad, but I did buy a CD so we can check it out. Not bad...
Rick and Joan posed with the giant chicken made of old school lockers. These people in Alaska really like to reduce, reuse and recycle.
We had a bite to eat before we headed back and Craig spots a local celebrity, Tony Beets, of the Discovery Channels Gold Rush. He noticed Craig taking a photo and got out of his truck for a photo and a chat. A little salty, but a nice guy. And apparently, a fan of ice cream like Craig.This beats the time we saw the Polar Bear, Hugh Rowland, from the History Channels Ice Road Truckers at the airport in Seattle.
I wonder who we might see next?
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