Northwest Territories

We are now in Yellowknife; a very long drive and worth every moment.  Such a unique place and the people are so friendly, just as they have been all along the way.  We arrived just before Summer Solstice celebrations that begin tonight.  Travelling casually as we are known to do, we were fortunate to be able to get a campsite here, since tomorrow is Aboriginal Day where all the clans come to celebrate and it is an official holiday.  We are disappointed that we can't stay another day or two to take part in all the festivities and will leave tomorrow morning, early, to begin the long haul to Inuvik.

As close as I ever hope to get to these
creatures

Enormous dragonfly on the beach

Touching the surprisingly warm waters of Great
Slave Lake...the deepest lake in North America at
2200 feet deep

Along the Deh Cho Trail

Relaxing at home

7 minute ferry across the MacKenzie River

The new bridge that will replace the ferry.  Note
the bike

Right beside the highway, roaming free in their sanctuary

Windshield blurred by bug juice

Fantastic restaurant in Yellowknife...the best food ever!

Stuff left behind by visitors to the restaurant.  Bra's, hats,
photo's and messages....just like the Dirt Water Bar in Oz

Across the street from the restaurant, an old, old supply store

Lots of house boats in Yellowknife

This dentist loves gardening

10 pm....the land of the midnight sun

3 young children and their parents travel in this
old bus