Tok, Alaska

     This day of driving was very slow.  Again lots of frost heaves on the road and many stretches of gravel where the road was under repair.  It took us much longer than expected to reach the Canada/Alaska border.  The border crossing was quick and easy, however.  Once back in the U.S. the roads really improved.  The U.S. has been testing some new methods for road bed over permafrost and it seems to be working.  The terrain is also much prettier.  The lakes are bluer - without as much glacial silt.  In the distance we can see beautiful snow-capped mountains in the Wrangell-St. Elias range.  It really LOOKS like we are in Alaska.

    Tok (pronounced toke) is a small, but nice town with several campgrounds.  We are in the Tok campground which has lots of trees between each site so there is plenty of lovely shade in this hot weather.

We went to our first "salmon bake" at a place which has picnic tables and buffet style serving.  We ordered King Salmon and Halibut which was grilled on a huge charcoal grill.  With the fish came a salad bar, salmon chowder, rolls and beans.  It was great.

     When we returned to the campground there was entertainment from some Alaskan musicians which was great fun.  We have cell phone service again.  Life is just great!