We're coming to the end of our journey at the time that I'm editing this post - but two weeks ago? We were Cricket camping rookies.
So I have to say...not too shabby for a couple of newbies.
Our first two campsites on the road were way nicer than I expected. I had a preconceived notion of, well to be blunt - dirtiness. I imagined moldy showers, questionable bathroom facilities, and too close for comfort camping neighbors.
Granted, this is coming from someone who has pretty much no experience with camping, campsites, RV's, etc. So I'm not exactly working from a vast knowledge base here. A long winded way to admit complete ignorance!
I'm happy to report that my assumptions were dead wrong. Let's hear it for busting uninformed expectations with reality! Hooray, enlightenment!
The first campsite was Sourdough Campgrounds in Tok, AK. We're a little further down the line in our trip as I'm writing this - with several more campsites under our belt at this point - but I can easily say that Sourdough has been my favorite so far.
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| Our first campsite at Sourdough Campground in Tok, AK |
Each campsite was secluded and tucked into the pines. It was quiet, serene, and relaxing with the cheeps and peeps from the birds and the crisp, clear air.
Sourdough was a fun little atmosphere, and you could tell that the owners put a lot of love into the place. There was a self-guided outdoor historical museum, and all sorts of antiques, historical artifacts, & vintage decor displayed all around the facilities. Made for a unique stay.
They also do a pancake toss each evening, but we were a little road weary and didn't make it over to see what it was all about. We did hear the hoots and hollers, though so I'm sure it's good, clean fun.
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| The must-do sign photo-op and morning snuggling with the Pugbull in the Cricket |
We had breakfast at their cafe in the morning before hitting the road to cross the border into Canada and head into the Yukon. While we were eating, I couldn't help noticing a yellowing, 1970's era board game on the shelf.
Went along with the whole vintage theme the campground had going on. Ready? It was called Alaska Pipeline: The Energy Crisis Game. How funny. Fun for all ages! I wish I grabbed a picture.
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| Cheety enjoyed the views, too. I'd like to think. |
The campsite was right on Kluane Lake. Imagine a startlingly blue lake bordered by snow capped mountains with a truly unbelievable reflection. Striking!
The hubby wasn't crazy about how open the campsite was. Not enough trees to hide in for him. This is a man who values his privacy. But, I was digging the scenery, and there were plenty of trees for me!
We settled in to relax and cook up some camp dinner - Spaghetti Bolognese a la the hubby. Tasty and such a satisfying belly warmer after driving all day. We threw in a little vino and we were some happy campers. Heh. Couldn't resist.
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| Our campsite at Kluane Lake & our road trip mascots - Jesus & The Dude |
After too much wine and bellies full of pasta, we tucked in to get some sleep. Destruction Bay isn't hugely further north in Alaska than Kodiak, but I was completely taken aback when I woke up at around 2am to go to the bathroom, and it was full on sunny out.
I thought it was somewhere more like 6am because it was so freaking bright out! Thank God for sleep masks, I tell ya!
We enjoyed some easy breakfast by the lake before getting back on the road again to Whitehorse, Yukon. Not much to complain about when the day starts like this.
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| A little oatmeal, Cheerios, fresh cherries & bananas and coffee to fuel us for another driving day |
Our next driving day was a short one of around 3 hours to Whitehorse. We've been switching it up between camping and hotels, and Whitehorse was a camping break at the Westmark in downtown.
Another day of about this...
So I guess we can say we're not quite Cricket camping newbies anymore. More like salty road warriors. Too much?
Yeah. Too much.
Ta-ta for now.
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