Day 5: Skagway, Alaska

Now Skagway was the coolest old mining town. We had such a blast here. This is where the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad were. It was insane to see the way that the towns were set up back then and read up on and hear all of the stories of people who were desperate to strike it rich. What these people did to try and make their mark was just unfathomable.

We decided to rent a tandem bike and ride through this small town to hike up to Reid Falls. First of all, tandem bikes are no joke. We laughed our heads off the whole time we rode that dang thing. Sitting in the bike you literally don't steer the thing at all, but by nature, you try to which causes the bike to wobble which for the person in the front can because extremely strenuous and, quite frankly, terrifying. It was hilarious.  The hike to Reid Falls was gorgeous, and we really had incredible weather. 

 Near this hike was the "haunted" Gold Rush Cemetery. It was totally amazing and all the stories of its residents were enthralling.

 The rest of the afternoon was spent going through museum after museum. Below was the only bear that we came across. Phew!

 Below were some of the "working girls" that hung out the windows and cat called and men and women alike to try and get them to come to their show. I was laughing my head off trying to imagine how life must have been back in the day. How grateful I am for how far women have come.