July 23 Thursday

Today we headed to town early to go with the Parks Department employees on the Fast Ferry to Skagway. Steve and Marion also went with us. They were only 5 minutes behind us and they came upon a bear eating a fish on the road and stopped the engine to watch. When the bear finished the fish he went down to the river and grabbed another one which he also brought up on the road and ate. No one else was around, and they got great pictures which they shared with us.

We had a fun day in Skagway. 3 cruise ships were in so there were plenty of people. The weather was about 60 but no rain and the company was great. We had fish and chips for lunch and then walked all through town. Made a few purchases then stopped for a beer at the Red Onion Saloon. It used to be a bar and brothel during the gold rush of the late 1800’s. The staff all dress the part and you can take a tour of the upstairs for $5.00.

We caught the 6:00 ferry back to Haines and got back just in time for a hamburger and a beer at the American Legion. Tonight there are 25 campers.

"Steve & Marion's bear"

Headed to Skagway

Can you tell we really like the sunsets!