Atlin and a Glacier Flight
The only road access to the town of Atlin BC is from the Alaska highway in the Yukon, about 50 km West of Whitehorse, so it really is “the end of the road.” But don’t interpret that as derogatory because it is on stunningly beautiful Atlin Lake and has more incredibly hospitable people. The vegetation is rich in the micro-climate nearer the coast and the snow covered mountains complement the bright blues of the lake. It feels like part of the Yukon.
We toured the town with Roger connecting with old friends and me lucky enough to be welcomed with a comfy bed and great meals.
I was also lucky enough to get a ride in a Cessna 185 float plane with John Falkner. We soared over the Lake with its many islands, bays and pristine beaches, then up over the massive Llewellyn Glacier – part of the Juneau Ice field.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneau_IcefieldA magical couple of days!
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| In front of friend`s house... |
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| Falkner`s view window! |
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| Atlin Lake |
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| Captain John |
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| Llewelyn Glacier |
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| Glacier melt lake and bergs |
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| John heading back to Whitehorse |
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| Welcoming Joanne |
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| Friends`house |
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| Freedom! |
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