Into the Yukon!

We rolled into Watson Lake, Yukon Territory around 19:00 (local). This is the layover point at the end of leg three. We'll do laundry, check bikes, and update this blog.
Wanting a good shower, we stopped at the most appealing of the 4 or 5 motels in this small town - only to learn that the town was booked up. Fortunately we ran into Bill Watt in the parking lot. On his way to dinner, Bill checked and found a room in the motel next door. We gratefully grabbed it.
Bill is an Iron Butt Association member from the Vancouver area. Over dinner he supplied us with details of his travels on the roads in this area. He also made some good recommendations for our west coast route when we return south. Moat of all he intrigued Matt and John with detail of the IBA challenge that includes collecting stamps from national and provincial parks. I think they are hooked!.

Earlier in the day we had stopped at Laird Hot Springs where three of the crew took a dip in the hot springs pool. Everyone was VERY MELLOW for several hours afterwards.
The natural beauty of the mountains is almost overwhelming because it is a constant presence. Nevertheless, a picnic by Muncho lake was a stunner. Towering mountains, large turquoise lake, sunshine and cool breezes made ham sandwich, apple and bottle of water an emperor's feast.

Here is a picture of Monique taking pictures of the Muncho Lake area from the road. I think all of the picnic pictures are in John's camera and it's his and Matt's turn to do laundry. Hope they add some photos too.
- Lunch came from the Northen Rocky Mountain Lodge where float planes and fishing guides are bread and butter.