Nice relaxing ride. But it was time for breakfast. We stopped at Jake's Corner, a little priviately owned gas station and cafe. Peg and Anna walked in and got the bad news ... the power was out. Now remember, it's MILES down the road to the next stop (like 90 miles). But Jake came to the rescue. He said he could still fix us some breakfast. These people can really adjust to whatever comes along. I had a HUGE pecan, cranberry sticky bun and my COFFEE. Everyone else had eggs and hashbrowns and coffee. Bellies full, we're on our way again.
Motored on to Watson Lake. Bill dropped off the keys to the hotel we had stayed at on our way down. We tried to make a phone call to the Liard Hot Spring Lodge about 120 miles down the road. BUT we were in the Yukon Territory and the lodge was in British Columbia. Phones didn't work that way. So we decided to try our luck.
On the way we saw 8 black bear and herd of bison.
We saw a forest fire along the way too. Happens a lot up here. Sometimes they are control burns and sometimes they happen because of ligthening strikes.
WHEW, we got the last 2 rooms. We all checked in
and then Bill and I headed for the hot springs. OHHHH, heavenly. Relaxation seeps into your body as you ease into the second largest hot spring in Canada. The hot springs complex is of national ecological significance and is well known for its natural setting in a lush boreal spruce forest. A boardwalk that leads to the hot spring pools passes through a warm water swamp and boreal forest that supports rich and diverse plant communities, as well as mammal and bird species. There are two hot springs at Liard, with water temperatures ranging from 42°-52° C (107°-126°F). We started out at the lower temp pool, then tried the hotter one but it was TOO HOT.
After a great dinner, Bill and Peg decided to hop back on the bike and look for more wildlife AND to get gas. It was only supposed to be 20 minutes down the road. Bill's gas light came on and we were holding our breath. Just when we thought we were going to need to use that extra gallon of gas that he hauls along, we saw a gas station. Here's some of what we saw.
Motored on to Watson Lake. Bill dropped off the keys to the hotel we had stayed at on our way down. We tried to make a phone call to the Liard Hot Spring Lodge about 120 miles down the road. BUT we were in the Yukon Territory and the lodge was in British Columbia. Phones didn't work that way. So we decided to try our luck.
On the way we saw 8 black bear and herd of bison.
We saw a forest fire along the way too. Happens a lot up here. Sometimes they are control burns and sometimes they happen because of ligthening strikes.WHEW, we got the last 2 rooms. We all checked in
and then Bill and I headed for the hot springs. OHHHH, heavenly. Relaxation seeps into your body as you ease into the second largest hot spring in Canada. The hot springs complex is of national ecological significance and is well known for its natural setting in a lush boreal spruce forest. A boardwalk that leads to the hot spring pools passes through a warm water swamp and boreal forest that supports rich and diverse plant communities, as well as mammal and bird species. There are two hot springs at Liard, with water temperatures ranging from 42°-52° C (107°-126°F). We started out at the lower temp pool, then tried the hotter one but it was TOO HOT.After a great dinner, Bill and Peg decided to hop back on the bike and look for more wildlife AND to get gas. It was only supposed to be 20 minutes down the road. Bill's gas light came on and we were holding our breath. Just when we thought we were going to need to use that extra gallon of gas that he hauls along, we saw a gas station. Here's some of what we saw.
And then lastly, look at this sunset.
We should have known the good weather wouldn't last, particularly since we were riding in British Columbia (where we had the rain on our way to Alaska). Read on to find out more about that.
We should have known the good weather wouldn't last, particularly since we were riding in British Columbia (where we had the rain on our way to Alaska). Read on to find out more about that.
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