We arrived Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway yesterday morning in Dawson, Creek...British Columbia, Canada. We stayed the night at Fort St John. In the 18th Century Sir Alexander Mackenzie opened a series of forts along the Peace River to service the Fur Traders. We drove on through the day and spend last night at Fort Nelson. There were cotton trees and pieces of cotton lying everywhere. I had never seen that kind of tree before. We stopped at a place called Testa River that is a favorite stopping place along the route, operated by the original family. It is popular for its homemade cinnamon buns. They were great. We saw three bears yesterday which was neat. We had been waiting to see a bear. They were all black so hopefully we will see grizzly next. In the pictures below you will see Rancheria Falls. It was about a 20 minute hike from the road. We are staying tonight in Whitehorse Yukon. 75 degrees here today and they think it is hot. In the 90's in Atlanta, I am sure. Alaska is getting closer every day.
ON WITH THE JOURNEY!!!
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