Change of plans. Originally, we were  going to set out from Tok tomorrow for Anchorage and then the Kenai Peninsula and Homer. However, it looks like we’ll have to redirect to Fairbanks to get the motor home fixed. Michael thinks there’s something wrong with the engine and Fairbanks is the closest place we could find that could fix it. Our appointment is on Tuesday so we’ve had to regroup. Tomorrow we’ll continue on the Tok cutoff for a campground that sits on a lake and has a view of the Wrangell Mountains.  The Milepost says that it is “in a beautiful wilderness setting with wonderful views”. I think we can handle this for one or two nights.

Spent today doing laundry and working on some of my images. Nothing really new since we left Atlin.  Atlin, for its small size, was incredibly rich in culture as well as beauty. While driving around the town we came across the local cemetery. This proved to be both historical and interesting. Most headstones dated back to the late 1800’s and many actually gave the cause of death on the headstone. (Be sure to click on the images to enlarge so you can read them .)

Sign at entrance to cemetary

gravestone #1

gravestone #2

gravestone #3 "Gentleman Adventurer"

We also drove around a now abandoned mining town outside of Atlin called Discovery.  It virtually does not exist except for old mining debris, dismembered log cabins and refuse. This is where I found the old pickup. Couldn’t resist a little HDR. Also, I couldn’t resist another view of Atlin. Enjoy!

Old pick up truck

Atlin Lake-early evening