Showing posts with label Tok Alaska. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tok Alaska. Show all posts

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Tok Alaska Part 2

 
 

While travelling to Tok Alaska on the Purple Heart Trail I spotted this old abandoned cabin.
I always wish I could learn the story of the builder of these homes when I see them. 
 
It's not at all that unusual to see cabins similar to this one or even whole derelict businesses along the road sides here in the Yukon and Alaska.
I often wonder what happened...
Where did the builders go and why did they leave?
 
I am partial to cabins, so you will  find me taking photos of them whenever I have the chance.
 
Okay, now this may not interest you in the least, but I was astonished to see that these old time telephone poles are still in use.
 
 
Can you see the old time insulators on this pole?
I have several of these I keep thinking I'm going to recycle into a candle holder lamp.
I bet you have a few of these insulators around your
place too!
 

 
Isn't it amazing how this is practically laying on it side and still functioning?
We even saw a couple of post that were covered half  way up with water!
 
 
This shot is my attempt to show a whole series of poles as they lean towards the ground.
I'm sure it must be the tautness of the lines that keeps these post still standing.
 
And that, my friends, is my first venture into Alaska this year.
It's a bit drab yet, but still full of beauty!
 
Blessings-Kimberly
 


 
 



Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Tok Alaska Drive

 
 
After crossing the Alaska/Yukon border yesterday, we started our trip to the small community of Tok Alaska on the Purple Heart Trail.
 
 
Here is the mountain view as we're nearing Tok.
It was a beautiful day. It was 12C and most of the snow along the roads has melted now.
It hasn't turned green yet, but I've got a feeling it won't be long!
 
 
We ate lunch at Fast Eddy's Restaurant.
It is located at 1313 on the Alaskan Hwy.
This means it is located 1313 miles from the beginning of the Alaskan Hwy in Dawson Creek, BC
 
 
I would've liked to have packed this chandie up with me and taken it home!
Somehow I think I might have gotten caught trying to sneak it out.
 
 
 
Can you tell by the look on Tim's face that he thought I was a little desperate when I told him I was going to post photos of our sandwiches?
 
 
I assured him everyone does this.
Besides this was a most unusual sandwich!
Teriyaki Chicken
It was a chicken breast topped with Teriyaki sauce, Pineapple, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.
And yes, it was yummy.
 
Stay tuned...
I have a few other photos from our little day trip.
I don't want to overload you today!
Blessings-Kimberly