After getting to Skagway yesterday we didn't have a lot of time to see this great little town before taking our train ride, so today we walked the town, did a little shopping and just had a over all nice day. The weather was so nice, one of the warmest we have had. They have really done a great job restoring this town to its original glory. The population is a little over 1000, but during the summer this is a major port for cruise ships. On average 4 a day come into port here. During this time the town sees about 8000 people a day. I can attest to that as i have witnessed the masses racing into town to grab souvenirs. Our campsite is between town and the harbor and you know exactly when a ship has rolled in. No doubt this town would not be thriving so without the tourist particularly, the cruisers. Here are a few pics from around town. Although, I am ready to head back to lower 48, I am sad to be leaving our beautiful and wild Alaska. It has sure been an adventure I won't forget.
Train station
Covered in drift wood.
Looking down street toward water
The happening spot in town. We ate lunch there
Carvel had too much fun at the Red Onion Saloon (and brothel) lol
These pics are of cemetery of original gold seekers and residence.
The lower section of awesome falls
We will be heading back into Canada tomorrow to begin our trip back into lower 48. It will probably take us a couple weeks to travel back the 1500+ miles. Then we start our trek back across country.
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