Sand drift ahead!

We woke up to a sunny; but still windy morning in Congdon Creek Park, which is on the north side of Kluane Lake.  As we traveled south, we noticed a thick haze in the distance.  We figured it was sand because it was so windy.  As we got closer, we were amazed at how much sand was blowing across the road.  It looked like a snow blizzard and was even making a drift across the highway.  Before we knew it, we went over the sand drift.  In a snow drift, you just plow through it.  A sand drift feels like you went over a gigantic speed bump.  Scary when you don’t expect it and 

you’re traveling at highway speed.

After many miles, we finally saw those clear, snow-capped mountains again.  The skies improved and so did the highway, as we drove further into the Yukon Territory.  We’re still on the Alaskan Highway.  

We’re heading toward the village of Teslin.  The name of the village is taken from the native Tingit word “Teslintoo” which means “long, narrow waters.”  They are referring to the lake that is called Teslin Lake that runs 78 miles long.  It is beautiful… with its sparking blue waters, sandy and rocky beaches, marshland, and pine and birch trees climbing the slopes of the 

mountains that rise in the background. 

Our destination today is a return stayover in Watson Lake again.  No, we’re not going to check and see if our sign is still there on the post in the town square.  By this afternoon, we’ll be tired of driving and want full hookups and Watson Lake is a good place.   Until then…we’ll be making our way through all those little towns... gathering bits of history to carry with us forever.