August 15, 2016
Today was a catch up kind of day. We have been on the move and not able to get much done such as laundry and RV cleaning, so we mostly did those things today. It felt good to get them done. Steve and I did take a short ride into Stewart and just looked around in the shops and stores and then went to the Visitor's Center. We had a great steak dinner grilled by David, and an early night.
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| Need a shopping cart? |
Today was a warm, sunny day--something we haven't experienced in quite a while, so we wanted to do something special. When we were here in 2012, we wanted to go up to the Salmon Glacier, but the road was so awful that we turned back before we reached the top. Our friends, Jim and Lana, made it to the top and they said it was a really great view, so this time we decided to make it to the top as well. David drove his truck, and we got within 5 miles of the top before he got an overtemp light on his transmission, so once again we turned back. It seems that we are not destined to go to the top, but what we saw was awesome. The glacial river, the beautiful waterfalls, the mountain vistas, the views we had of the glacier, and sighting a black bear down the side of the mountain made the trip worthwhile.We were also pleased that the road is much, much better than it was in 2012. Next time will be the charm, and we will make it to the top!
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| As close as we got to the glacier. |
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| The grey water is from the glacier-I don't know where the blue water came from |
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| The Salmon Glacier |
Back in Hyder, we went to The Bus for lunch. This totally unique place, which has been here for eighteen years, serves wonderful food. The kitchen is located in the bus, and Diana Simpson does all the cooking herself. Her husband and son are fishermen, and the fish she serves is all caught by them and it was GOOD. We all had halibut fish and chips, probably the best we have had on this trip. Seating is either outside the bus or in a "dining room" which is very rustic. If you order the homemade tea, you are welcome to pick any of the herbs planted around the bus to add to it. If you come to Stewart/Hyder, I highly recommend that you have a meal in this great place.
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