A long day but we are home . . . and some final thoughts

In Sault Ste Marie, Ontario we stayed in the same campground that we had stayed in on June 26th . . . . over 2 months ago. Where did the Summer go . . . in some ways it hardly feels like we have been on the road that long.

One last time doing dishes before we pack it up and hit the road for an epic 13 1/2 hour drive home.

Home again . . . . and we have a very bug splattered and dirty van.

Morning glories which have taken over the patio

This morning I went to the Farmer's Market and loaded my basket with some of my favorite things. Dinner tonight will be fabulous and local.  Alaska was not a place that abounded with fresh fruits and veggies. The ones that were in the stores were pricey and not that appealing.  We only saw 2 Farmers Markets and they were not when we were in town.

Final Thoughts:
-We saw more Black Bear in the Yukon than all of Alaska
-Alaskans should be very healthy considering their obsession with fish, especially Salmon
-Proper rain gear is essential for living and traveling in South East Alaska, they really do get a lot of rain
-Some road signs in Canada just don't make sense and they leave you wondering if you were suppose to do something important.
-In British Columbia there seems to be a standing contest to see who can drive the dirtiest white truck
-Campground Internet rarely works no matter what they advertise
-Don't even try to visit Lake Louise on a nice Saturday in Summer
-Given the choice, take the Northern Route 16 to Alaska . . . less traffic . . . nicer scenery
-Drivers of Class A RVs seem obsessed with washing their windshields
-Provincial campgrounds in Canada are generally very nice although sometimes lacking in all of the facilities found in commercial campgrounds
-Most Alaskan campgrounds are just gravel parking lots with water and power . . . most don't have picnic tables or fire rings
-Who knew that showers are an extra charge at most campgrounds
-The local Beer and Booze in Alaska is pretty good . . . they have lots of  long dark winter days to perfect it.
-A sunny 60 degree day is thought to be a really nice Summer day in Alaska
-We drove 11,215 miles, rode 491 miles on the Alaska Ferry System and averaged 15.08 mpg
-We saw some amazing sights and had a great time . . . .