Just in case you've forgotten how beautiful this country is, here's one more photo from Carmacks early in the morning of July 7. This was the view from the guys' cabin, taken 100 feet from where they had spent the night: Carmacks Lake, am. Moving gradually toward home, the guys discovered the McBride Museum in…
And the Tuktoyaktuk Adventure Continues…
In the last post, I left you in Tuktoyaktuk, so I’ll resume on July 2 , after the BBQ at the Jacobsons’ home. I have since learned that Jackie Jacobson is an elected MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) for the Northwest Territories. He and his wife Jenny are both veterans and enjoyed signing Maxi. Mrs Jacobson…
Mission Accomplished!
Sunday July 2nd was the big day! Maxi and the guys reached their goal of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. Yes, that's the Arctic Ocean in the background. Canadians have a sense of humor. Check out the front and back of the certificate for traveling the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway: I like the image of Maxi dipping her toes…
Maxi Joins Canada Day Celebration
July 1st seems to be as big a holiday for the Canadians as our July 4th is for the US. On Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day), most communities host organized celebrations, typically outdoor public events, such as parades, carnivals, festivals, barbecues, air and maritime shows, fireworks, and free musical concerts, as well as citizenship ceremonies. Apparently, there is…
Enjoying Inuvik…
The first morning in Inuvik (June 30th) started with a water pump repair, followed by some sightseeing. Inuvik sign and Maxi Next, Maxi located a group of FOLs. I believe that stands for Forward Operation Lookout and that they essentially watch the skies for any encroachment. This is the largest group of military members we've…
Maxi Reaches the Northwest Territories
Wednesday, June 28th, the guys drove farther than planned (again) and decided to go to Tsiigehtchick. Here's a very large mountain in the morning, the ferry on their way to Tsiigehtchick, snow(!), and the official welcome sign to the Northwest Territories: The Northwest Territories has a slightly warmer climate and is both boreal forest (taiga) and tundra, and…
Traveling the Dempster Highway
Hello again! Maxi and the guys have re-established communication, and photos should be coming in soon. The last time I posted, they were getting ready to leave Dawson City on Monday June 26th. It was a relatively short day's drive to their campground in Tombstone Provincial Park. Maxi booking thru the Yukon Their campsite was…
More From Dawson City
Before I continue with Jay and Charlie's Tuktoyaktuk Adventure, could I ask a favor of some of you techie-type readers? (You can ignore this request if you are not techie!) Some readers are seeing computer code instead of some of the photos, and WordPress is trying to resolve the problem. If you have any problems…
Yay for the Yukon!
The goal for Wednesday, June 21st was the Yukon Inn, in Whitehorse. The itinerary says they’ll have two nights here, so it’s time to do laundry, car maintenance and food shopping. And maybe just relaxing. 1st Oil change 6/22 CA plate & motor heater The Chevy is obviously equipped to handle Northern Canada winters -- see the plug for…
Shades of Robert Service
Leaving Whitehorse on Friday, June 23rd, in the rain, the guys decided to forego their planned campsite in Carmack and drove all the way to Dawson City. It was a long day’s drive, but they were very happy to add a day to their Dawson hotel. It was a late arrival, but the guys are just…
Jay's & Pat's Adventures 