I made it to Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway! I had no idea that I would feel this excited when I got here, but getting to this point already feels like a huge accomplishment.
I can hardly believe that I have arrived at the starting line and am starting on this journey.
I will spend a few days resting, touring and getting restocked, then head on to my first stop on the Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson (270 miles from here).
Look where I am!
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Awesome!
interesting aspect about the journey, almost a second begining.
love the photos!!
i was thinking about you and your last post earlier this morning, have you thought about geting a travel friendly pet?
Wow, there’s no stopping you now! It’s all cake from there!
Amazing! 1500 miles to Fairbanks? I’m getting out my map!
Awesome!!! whoot whoot!!!!!
now take it easy and travel slower, but have fun!
I haven’t seen that sign in years!
cheers!
I was vibrating the first time I hit Mile 0.
Don’t miss the Fort Nelson museum!
Gas up at Fort Nelson; the Fasgas at the north end of town on the east side is easy to get in and out of.
Enjoy the drive up to and down from Summit Lake. Prepare to cry from the sheer beauty of it all.
Don’t skip Liard Hot Springs, even if you just stop in for a few hours like I do.
Don’t think of staying anywhere in Watson Lake other than Nugget City (20km north of town). Not just because I’m biased.
Overnighting at the Walmart in Whitehorse is not a good idea (NOISY). Do stock up on supplies, though! You don’t want to be buying food in Dawson, much less Inuvik, if you don’t have to.
See you soon!!!
Woot!
I love everything on your blogs, you are so funny. You have that same off-beat humor that I have and that I get. Then there are other times, I could cry when I read other posts. I’ve been through a lot of what you’ve been through. And I’m on my way to retirement and being a sole, women, full-time RVer. I can hardly wait. Then occasionally, mostly in the middle of the night, I wake up in a cold sweat that I’ve really lost my mind this time. What the heck was I thinking when I decided to retire in a travel trailer, for god’s sake. Was I crazy then or am I crazy now? I don’t have the debt you had but I don’t have the income or savings either.
I think if my house sold tomorrow, I could relax some. The budget will be tight, but it’s been tight all my life so that’s no different. I read your blog on “What ifs… I’ve got a million.
Please keep on writing. During your withdrawals, I’ll light candles and do a ritual hoping you get through it with as little pain as possible.
I’ll be reading everyday.
jean
PS: I am also bipolar, argued with my psychiatrist for 3 months that I wasn’t. He leaned over very close to my face and said, “Jean, you can call it whatever you want, but… if I send you to see another doctor, I’ll tell him you’re bipolar!” Well, alrighty then.
Thank you, Jean! I appreciate your comments.
I’ve felt very scared and crazy during my travels, but it was a lot better than feeling ’safe’ in my little house.
Take care,
Jennifer