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Yukon Canoe trip

Napajohnb
2006-01-03 20:11:24

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are very rustic but clean and neat. Took a shower and a Sauna and all is right with the world.

Werner and I climbed a hill above the lodge for a good look at the river. It was a beautiful view. The local dogs came along like we were old friends. They took to chasing a squirrel and pranced along the edges of the cliffs in a heart stopping way. I guess they know their turf but it was nerve wracking to watch them.

Had a German dish, the name of which translates into English as "Poor Knight". A sort of a French Toast. The lodge will sell you meals but Thor has his supplies and continues to cook.

Our Quebecois hostess provides us a chocolate cake made with bananas that is great.! A fine day!

The skies are clearing but there's still a bit of a chill so I made a small fire in our stove. Big mistake! The cabin cooled off enough for sleeping by about midnight but we were all pretty well up until then anyway. A single mosquito that had slipped into the room kept me awake for a bit longer. Not sure what it is about the whine of a single mosquito that is so disturbing... the suspense I guess. The generator stayed on too long.

Friday 7/26

Woke at 0900 well rested and had a breakfast of bannock, a sort of heavy biscuit made of bran dough and raisons. Fine fare for a Yukon morning.

Saw a bird called the Whiskey Jay this morning. A sort of a gray jay with a black eye stripe and a lighter gray chest.

After breakfast we still had a few hours so I packed up early and took a hike in the forest. Thor gave me a canister of pepper spray to take along for bears... they like their food spiced I guess! Crossed a burn and saw many mushrooms and wildflowers fresh after the rain. Saw a robin and a northern flicker and a Lincoln Sparrow but mostly I saw beautiful scenery.

Came back to find most ...