Hello all, it's been a while, we r in Valdez. Must be right behind u guys rickjf. We did the other cruise only because it was in our tours book. Well worth every penny as I am sure
Lulu Belle is.
Janetrupp thanks for the info about Pioneer in Whitehorse, we cut down to Skagway and ferry to Haines so will be stopping in Whitehorse on the way back in Sept. We really enjoyed both towns, stayed in Garden City at Skagway, nothing fancy but sites r level and u can wash rig in site. We stayed in Oceanside at Haines. Owners r great and the view is fantastic but it is very tight and we in countered our first caravan there, very interesting dynamics that we were ready to get away from.
Here in Valdez we r in Bayside again nothing fancy but level sites that we can wash our rig in with a great view with eagles flying in front of our rig every afternoon. Oh! Not Mosquitos here yet, but I imagine they will come. Our next stop is Anchorage not sure where we r staying yet.
Roads have been very interesting. We have slowed to 20mph for long stretches at times. The worst so far was from destruction bay to the AK border an again heading from Glenallen to Valdez, but they were not as bad as in the YT. Both descents into Skagway and Valdez have been worth the trip. The road into Skagway has been the most beautiful we have traveled. Heck, we even did the train ride to see it again. If u do the train u want to get the car behind the engine, that way on the way back u r in the last car with an unobstructed view. Also u want to be on the left side going out of Skagway, which I believe someone already addressed.
Fuel, Haines, at Bigfoot was 4.76 for diesel and it was cheaper in Tok then in border city. We paid 4.59 at Youngs with discount coupon from road trip magazine, though all the stations where the same.
We wish everyone safe travels,
George and Mary
