During our stay at
Skagway we took a train ride on the White Pass narrow gauge railroad up to
White Pass also known as Dead Horse Trail because so many horses died on this treacherous
trail during the gold rush. As we wound around
the tight curves, passed over trestle bridges, and chugged up the steep grade,
we appreciated the challenge the early miners faced on their journey to Dawson
City to search for gold.
Back in Skagway we toured the quaint town and enjoyed the
sights. The Old 52 Steam Engine and
Today we visited the Jewell Gardens and Glassblowing Studio. We had a scrumptious lunch which ended with homemade rhubarb pie. We strolled through the gardens and admired the variety of showy flowers. There were also vegetables and fruit growing at Jewell Gardens. The gardens began in the early 1900’s with the main crop of rhubarb. The owner grew this crop because many of the early settlers suffered from scurvy which can be prevented by adding fruit to one’s diet. As we walked along the garden paths, we enjoyed the many whimsical animals of glass which had been placed there.
The glassblowing studio had several hand blown glass pieces
for sale that had been produced at this location. We found one vase that we purchased as a reminder
of our visit to Skagway.
Tomorrow we leave Pullen RV Park and say goodbye to Skagway and head toward Teslin.
