Skagway

White Pass & Yukon Route
ゴールドラッシュの頃、スキャグウェイとカナダのユーコン準州のホワイト・ホース間を運行していた鉄道だ。今は完全に観光用の列車として走っている。帰ってからスイスの氷河特急のニュースを聞き、ちょっと青くなった。この列車も崖っぷちと渓谷にかかる細い橋を幾度も通った。



Dwarf Dogwood(Cornus canadensis)
A subalpine species in Japan was found along the White Pass & Yukon Route around 500 meters above sea level.
ゴゼンタチバナ。Cornus･･････ミズキ科なんだ！

At a book store in the town of Skagway, I met Mr. Michael Klensch, a photographer. In his newly published aurora book, there is a beautiful description about Skagway in winter time. "The hustle and bustle of summer tourist season is replaced with short, crisp quiet days and long nights illuminated by frequent auroras."
The scenery must be a treat only for those who endure severe winter and it's not something everyone can enjoy.



ms Statendam from the port of Haines.