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MCCARTHY- Next, we were off on a journey to McCarthy.  This town served as the "Entertainment Capitol" for the nearby Kennicott Mines.  The Men all lived in the Kennicott bunk houses owned by the mining companies, butthey journeyed the 6 miles to McCarthy for the booze and whores (didnt say this was g rated).  Anyway, we spent two days in McCarthy.  This place is right out of Northern Exposure.  There is a hotel (on right), a saloon and restuarant (on left) and an air-taxi service.  Everyone goes to the bar at night cuz there is nothing else to do.  We met everyone!  Also - most people have no phone or internet.  Electricity is provided by personal generators.  The cars can only get to the town in the winter, when they can drive across the frozen river.  Pretty darn peaceful!