August 24
Stopping along the way in Delta Junction at the highly recommended Buffalo Center Drive-in for a bison burger. It was paired with a side of delicious crispy onion rings which were a tad too greasy. :-)
It was nice to meander through a quaint farmer's market giving us the opportunity to digest lunch.
Our adventure continued as we explored the historic Sullivan Roadhouse soaking in a bit of Alaskan history
Fun Facts:
Refurbishing the Sullivan Roadhouse: Today the Sullivan Roadhouse appears much as it did during the early 1900's. The Roadhouse was carefully marked before it was dismantled and relocated to Delta Junction in the summer of 1996.
During the reassembly, the bottom three tiers of logs had to be replaced due to severe deterioration. Now unpeeled white spruce logs were used as replacements. The corrugated stall roof was also replaced to provide greater protection from the elements.
Great effort was mad to retain the historical qualities of the building while preserving for future generations.
August 25
Our journey from Tok through Destruction Bay was quite an adventure, despite the drizzling weather and treacherous road conditions we had previously encountered on our way up to Alaska. The unexpected potholes did a number on our tow bar. Suddenly, we heard a loud noise, and Douglas noticed through the camera that the car was swaying. We immediately pulled over to assess the situation. To our dismay, the tow and safety bar had broken. We were very fortunate that the protective screen was still intact and prevented the car from detaching.
Douglas promptly took care of the necessary adjustments, and following Douglas, I drove the car to Congdon Creek Campground. Once there, we decided to take a much-needed walk around the campground to unwind. The setting was breathtakingly beautiful, with sunlight filtering through the trees, a crisp breeze in the air, and the serenity of nature all around us. It was the perfect remedy after such a harrowing experience.
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