Just for the record, this is our coolest temperature this trip. Nippy, to say the least. Time to pack up and leave Destruction Bay and go farther south
When we left, there was actually no fog, but there were clouds. A lot of them. Most of the clouds were sitting right on top of the mountains I wanted to photograph. This is common with very high mountains. They actually make their own weather. At any rate, I had beautiful material to work with: world class mountains and Kluane Lake. Now, if I could only get the clouds to cooperate. Here is the best of the lot.
The road between Destruction Bay YK and Haines AK has some of the most dramatic scenery we’ve seen this trip. It was a wonderful experience.
However, by the time we reached Haines, I was starving. According to the booking agent I had reserved the last room in Haines so we thought it best to check on that before food. At the registration desk I learned why it was the last room. This weekend was the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
The woman at the desk suggested we go to the Bamboo Room for lunch because it was the only restaurant open in town. All the others were participating in the fair. Off we went.
The place was packed. We finally found a tiny table at the very back of the restaurant. The staff was totally flustered and rightfully so. There were about half enough employees for the crowd on hand.
After waiting a looong time for a server, I borrowed a menu from the table next to us and we decided what we wanted. The next time the waitress came by, I insisted she sit down and catch her breath while I told her our order. I made it super simple. 1 IPA, 1 Diet Coke and 1 order Halibut Fish and Chips.
She was back moments later with the drinks and again to bring us water, and again to assure us our plate was coming soon. A few moments later we saw her outside smoking a cigarette. And then she disappeared. Just a short time later another server brought our food. It was delicious!
While we were waiting for our food, we read the story of the restaurant. What a hoot. Over the years the building had served as a hotel, a bar, a gambling establishment, and even a bordello. When the restaurant first opened, the owner hung a bamboo curtain to separate the food service from less savory activities. Who knew Haines had such a rowdy past?!?!
THE HALIBUT WAS FIRST RATE!
And thinking about the cast of characters we saw at the Bamboo Curtain, I doubt seriously we could have seen anything more interesting at the fair.
I did see our waitress again as we were leaving. They had her tending bar. I gave her a very generous tip.
We’re having sandwiches and chips for dinner.
¡Buenas noches!
