One of the best ways to wake up: “Uh, Giselle, I think I’m looking at northern lights…”

We have really been missing seeing the night sky, but now that we’re far enough south and it’s getting later in the season, it actually gets dark! And while we had hoped to see northern lights, we didn’t want to be too sad if it stayed cloudy. Clambering out of the tent to pee is more exciting when there’s a chance you’ll see this:

These pics were from last night’s informal campsite on the side of the road just south of Pelly Crossing, Yukon. Now we’re in Carmacks, Yukon. Eating in a restaurant next to a grocery store! Luxury!
One more pic because why not?

Updated totals:
2,369 miles pedaled
100,998 feet climbed
Foxes seen today: 2