Day 13 – June 27th
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| We met all kinds along the way. Couple eating out of an ice chest on the back of their trailer which was pulled by their Gold Wing trike |
Today was one of those days you wished you remembered what
sweating was like. Now don’t get us wrong, Chuck and I are not complaining…..
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| Our very wet, great day! |
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| Gas station parking are in Tok, AK |
There
are way more positives than negatives.
Positives: 1) Not
at work (Chuck is retired so he doesn’t get to count this one). 2) With our wives (can’t forget
this or we would be dead men). 3) With great friends (still speaking to each
other after 13days together) 4) haven’t run out of money yet. 5) Riding
motorcycles. 6) Riding bikes with ABS brakes (comes in handy on wet roads). 7)
Finally, in Alaska
for good!
Negatives: 1) 310
miles of freaking wet and cold weather today! 2) The weather hampered our
scenic views.
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| Shawn in Canada's Yukon Territory |
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| Shawn in Alaska! |
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| We have arrived in Alaska, 4350 miles! |
Of course, when we got to the US/Canada Border we stopped
and took pictures and celebrated our accomplishment. The weather cooperated for
that moment in time. It was a very well done border stop/monument and we
cherished the time.
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| That's Barbara, half of her in Canada, half in US |
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| It's hard to see, but you can see a cut through the forest is the International Border |
Quaint cabins, a great little lodge & restaurant, with real friendly
staff. Shawn and I jumped in the Jacuzzi once we arrived to thaw the bone-chill
we sustained from the day’s ride. For dinner a local treat was in order. Maybe
the best piece of salmon ever; caught fresh down the road in the Copper River. Desert was in order too when they said they
had home made strawberry-rhubarb pie. The rhubarb was harvested on-site from
their garden, which included many other menu ingredients. It was a great
evening sitting at our window table all cozy, dry, and warm watching it be cold
and raining outside. Even with the cloud cover it still never got dark. Crazy!
Another great day, with just a few little quirks. Life is
very good!
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| Can you see the mountains? |
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| Scott and Shawn's Cabin in the trees, Sheep Mountain Lodge |
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| Chuck and Barbara's home away from home |
We are a little anxious that the weather won’t be good for
our flight over Denali and around Mt McKinley.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s big adventure.
Love all these little cabins that you guys are saying in. Looks like a fabulous vacation.
ReplyDeleteThings to be thankful for: You are not camping. There was a jacuzzi that you so much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWe do hope and pray that you get a good view of Danali.