2012 Trip Plans
-- Most days the mileage will be
less than 400 miles. An extra day will be added to Hyder,
Alaska. Chapters will be contacted (HOG and GWRRA) for each day's
stop to see if an event can be organized (i.e. cookout) for us. 2012
Tentative Schedule
July 15,
2011 -- Eric Chernin and Corey Langridge from last year's trip
joined us at Village Inn for a farewell dinner. Kathy Kelly from FSDB
Parent Infant Program coordinator joined us and gave us an overivew of
SKIHI. In attenance was Ed, Giovanni, Belinda, Judi, Bob, John and
Mike. Mike's wife, Maureen (with her sister Patti from New York) was
also there to facilitate communication. We also had four visitors, one
who works at Animal Welness Clinic in St. Augustine. Corey sponsored
the dinner and we all thank him and look forward to him joining us in
2012.
Day 1 --
July 16, 2011 -- We had breakfast at 6 a.m. and departed
promptly at 7 with two motorcycle police officers escorrting us about 8
miles to the interstate highway. Wisely, all of us dressed for rain as
we hit at least three incredible downpours between Jacksonville and
Savannah.
When we stopped for gas at Richmond Hill, Georgia, I pulled out my
radar app and saw that there were no storms ahead of us. The bikers
with joy got rid of their rain clothes and we continued to Virginia in
extremely pleasant weather, with the temperature dropping down to 68
degrees by the time we entered Virginia on Interstate 77.
Forgive me for sharing my thoughts with you (especially those who may
join us in 2012 or later years) ... getting people to register EARLY is
great because we can spend months emailing back and forth so by the
time we finally meet, we have excellent group chemistry. For example,
Belinda's cell phone was ruined so we all went with her to Raleigh NC
to an AT & T store. They didn't have what she needed so we went
downtown. With parking at $10 each, we found a safe alley and
"pretended" to have bike trouble so Belinda and Judi could walk a block
to the AT & T store. I am seriously considering limiting future
registrations to 12 or 14 people to keep the "family" and "caring"
atmosphere.
My gas mileage was 41 MPG and that was great because when the other
bikers lead the pack, the speed range was in the mid 70s. Later
on in the trip, my mileage was around 45 MPG or more except one day in
Canada where we had ferocious head winds where my mileage dropped to 35
MPG.
562 miles was covered the first day. Day 1 video.
Day 2 --
July 17, 2011 -- We arrived in Ann Arbor Michigan at 6:30 p.m. Don,
Terence, Nsncy and M D are all here! There should be four more joining
us tomorrow in Wawa.
The internet connection here is poor and unknown in Canada so there may
be days with no updates and if there are updates, there may not be
video updates until later.
We left Wytheville at 7 a.m. sharp. I guess people have diufferent
interpretation of "kickstands up". For me, that means ready to hit the
road, all gassed up and having had breakfast. Well, we were riding
about an hour and on the West Virginia turnpike, the bikers said they
were running out of gas! Hopefully, tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. everyone
will be ready to do at least two hours in the saddle. We normally drive
about 140 miles between fill-ups.
The temperature ranged from 84 to 90 degrees, cloudy with no rain. We
had a pleasant trip, covering 481 miles. En rote, we stopped at Iron
Pony in Columbus, Ohio which is the size of a large Wal-Mart store.
Bikes and accessories all over the place!
I got about 44 MPG. My '05 Gold Wing now has 204,000 miles on it.
Rain is predicted for Day 3 so I will prepare for the rain and all will
be well with enthusiasm!! Tomorrow afternoon we should be in Canada! Day 2 video clip
... this is a small download because of weak internet connection.
Day 3 --
July 18, 2011
Got up at 5 a.m. and checked the
weather and great news! NO RAIN!!!
We left Ann Arbor, Michigan at 7 a.m. sharp and went through downtown
to pick up US 23 North. We then picked up the interstate and arrived at
Sandy's Restaurant in
West
Bank, Michigan. They had a table set up for us in a private room. You
can see some of the bikers in the picture ... aren't we a happy
bunch?!!!
So, after we hit the road, I spied some clouds and pulled out my
weather app and saw some clouds coming from the west so, as the "wagon
train" guy, I pulled everyone over and suggested that they put on their
rain clothes ... and sure enough, it started to rain lightly -- very
lightly -- on and off for about 30 minutes. Then, I bravely said "Rain
clothes off" and guaranteed them no more rain, and lo and behold, they
said it was like parting of the Red Sea! Oh, what a great happy group!
Just look at the photo! Everyone is getting along so very well ...
helping each other with adjusting loads, putting on rain clothes, etc.
Crossed two magnificent bridges in Michigan and arrived at Wawa,
Ontario after driving about a hundred miles hugging the Lake Superior
shoreline. Such pristine views! and all four of our travelers from
Michigan are here! When I am able to upload Day 3 videos, you will see
the windshield camera view of the vast expanse of metal decking we
effortlessly glided over. One doesn't look straight down and see the
churning lake water a hundred feet below <g> This was a very
pleasant 484 mile trip. If the internet cooperates, I hope to upload
some videos. Tomrrow morning, if no fog, we will have a group photo! On
to Ignace, Ontario (there is a magnificent waterfall on our route near
Thunder Bay we hope to stop at). DAY 3 VIDEO
Day 4 --
July 19, 2011
We had
a group picture at Wawa, Ontario and left at about 7:15 a.m. under cool
skies. North on Trans Canadian 17 ... the bikers were a bit surprised
that it was a good 70 or so miles between gas stations. As we climbed
various hills, we had several spectaclar views of Lake Superior.
One nice part of our trip was a visit to Kakabeka Falls outside Thunder
Bay, Ontario.
After about 440 miles, we arrived at Ignace, Ontario. Day 4
video, where you
can meet the four last riders to join us..
From left to right ... Kathy Moran, Rick Moran, Ron Roberts, Sharon
Roberts, Edward Cabassa, Giovanni Rossetti, M D Cook, Nancy Gill, Bob
Suddeth, Judi Suddeth, John Dickie IV, Belinda Baker, Mike Tuccelli,
Donald Payne and Terence Bloch.(Email me at DrASL@aol.com and I will
send a file of the full high resolution print) Here's a VIDEO CLIP
of them!
Day 5 --
July 20, 2011
At 7 a.m. with threatening skies to the West, our brave group left
Ignace Ontario at 6:45 a.m. We saw on TV that there was a nasty system
with hail forecast in Ontario. Well, lo and behold, we only had a few
drizzles and by the time we crossed the border into Manitoba, the skies
cleared up!
The temperatures ranged from 64 degrees to about 80 degrees. We had
plenty of sunshine entering Manitoba but after we passed Winnipeg, it
became so windy that the bikers behind me told me that my flags were
blowing SIDEWAYS! In fact, it was so windy that the small lakes along
the roadside actually had whitecap waves!
We drove 508 miles and enjoyed passing thousands of lakes in Ontario.
It was great driving around the curves. So many of the lakes are about
three or four acres in size and had many small islands with adorable
spruce trees.. As we crossed into Manitoba, the lakes disappeared and
the highway straighted up and crossed gently rolling prairie which
became flatter as we continued towards Winnipeg.
Ever since we entered Canada, we saw several dozen signs warning of
moose. Lo and behold, we finally saw a fully grown moose on the side of
the road which probably inflected severe damage to a vehicle. I have
been telling everyone never to drive at night in Canada ... and here
was proof.
A biker from two years ago said " "This was truly the adventure of a
lifetime." Oh, don't get me wrong. This trip certainly wasn't all
sunshine, lollipops, and roses. And, it is definitely not for the
faint-hearted or the novice rider. You will be challenged in many ways
and must be able to keep up. There will be days that you think will
never end and all you keeping thinking of as your grinding out the
miles are a hot shower and a warm bed. Maybe not even dinner. But,
there will be those days that will be truly magnificent weatherwise and
even more so scenery-wise and those few bad days will fade." This
probably was the first day that our group felt like we were just
grinding out the miles! We keep telling each other to keep up our
enthusialsm and I keep reminding them what's a trip without some
adventure?!!
Tomorrow it is off to Lloydminster, Alberta. It should be the quickest
day yet as in Ontario, the speed limit is 90 KM/H which is about 56 MPH
and in Manitoba it is 100 KM/H which is about 63 MPH and I believe in
Albeta it is 110 KM/H so finally we will arrive at our destination with
plenty of time to spare! I am going to encourage the bikers to be ON
THE ROAD the day after tomorrow at 5 a.m. so we can reach Prince George
in time for the welcoming BBQ. I emailed Mr. Yeh asking if the BBQ can
be moved up to 8 p.m. to be safe.
I really enjoy seeing the bikers getting along so well with each other
and chatting at every rest stop and at the restaurant each evening.
NORTH TO ALASKA WITH ENTHUSIASM!!!! I am still having problems getting
the videos to work and uploaded so maybe the videos won't be put in
until after the trip. You will want to see my room-mate Terry play his
flute in our room on the day 4 video! Day 5 video
Day 6 --
July 21, 2011
At 6:45 a.m. with a splendid sunrise and a brilliant Northern sky
greeting us, with a cheer (see video)
we rumbled out of
the parking lot of Russell Lodge and headed northwest on Trans Canadian
Highway 16. The highway greeted us with gentle curves and hills.
Traffic was extremely light, with perhaps one or two vehicles every
fifteen minutes.
The temperature was 54 degrees to our joyous delight. It warmed
gradually all day until it got up to 75 degrees by the time we arrived
in Lloydminster, Alberta. In the meanwhile, right smack in the middle
of this pastoral scene appeared the city of Saskatoon where yours truly
got lost. A good thing the other bikers have GPS and maps. We finally
hooked up at the Battleford crossing.
We loved the vista offered by the Battleford -- that's where the
highway crosses the Sastkatchewan River. As we approached Llodyminster,
we saw a rather abrupt change of scenery from idyllic yellow fields of
canola flowers to the harsh black of oil tanks and oil wells and a
refinery.
Unfortuntely, the Tony Roma's restaurant in Lloydminster did not meet
our expectations. We gathered there at 5:30 and the food didn't arrive
at our table until 6:15! The waitress passed a plate to one of our
bikers and she almost dropped it since it was so hot! We sat there for
well over half an hour and I was a bit surprised that they didn't serve
bread or other stuff in the meanwhile. So, I do not recommend Tony
Roma's but the Ramada Inn is splendid (and there's a Wendy's right next
door!)
We are hitting the road at 5:15 tomorrow aiming to be able to enjoy the
scenery at Jasper and arrive at Prince George, British Columbia in time
for the welcoming BBQ by the MamaYeh's Bed and Breakfast! Day 6 video
Day 7 --
July 22, 2011
We convinced Ramada Inn to start their breakfast at 5 a.m. so after we
had our coffee and other stuff, we were on the road heading West at
5:15 a.m. After 615 grueling miles, we arrived at Mamayeh's Bed and
Breakfast!
So, what happened in the mean time? M D Cook and Nancy Gill left our
group as M D had bike trouble and wanted service in Edmonton. It looks
like he is heading up to Watson Lakes, Yukon Territory later. Ed
Cabassa also left us ... is storing his bike and flying home for some
business and then will fly back to pick up his bike. Our two travelling
companions, Rick and Kathy Moran, bid farewell to us at Mount Robson
after crossing over into British Columbia.
The weather was cloudy and 52 degrees when we left Lloydminster and in
about an hour into the trip, it started raining on and off ... most of
the time it wasn't raining and when it did rain, it was rather light.
The temperature climbed up to around 60 degrees later in the day.
If you are wondering about the price of gas in Canada, it ranges from
$1.39 to $1.08 per liter.
Tomorrow, we will be in Alaska!!! Day 7 videos
Day 8 --
July 23, 2011
At 4:30 a.m. it is bright outside .. long summer days way up here..
We had an absolutely incredible food spread by the Yehs .. chicken,
pork, and gastronomicalepicureandelightfully great salmon, along with
rice, salad and watermelon. I would absolutely recommend you stay at MamaYeh Bed and Breakfast and RV Campgrounds when you are in the
Prince George area.
Weather should be in the 60s today with occassional rain showers.
My plans are to return after Hyder as four of the next six days weather
forecast for Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay is rain. Last month, the former
governor of Alabama was riding his Harley back from the Arctic Circle
and it was raining and he laid down his bike and has 7 broken ribs and
a punctured lung. The Dalton Highway is over 400 miles one way of
gravel and the chemicals they use to keep the dust down is slippery
when wet. About four of the bikers are planning to conitnue to Arctic
Circle and/or Prudhoe Bay so hopefully they will hit a dry spell. As
for me I am going to research the El Nino effects on Alaska weather and
see if I can spot a good time in 2013 or 2014 to do Prudhoe Bay. I got
lots of time (grin).
After a breakfast was served at 7 a.m. we left at 8. By the way, Edward
Yeh donated all the proceeds of the BBQ yesterday and the breakfast
today to SKIHI!
We cruised Northwest under beautiful skies and temperatures in the mid
60s to around 70 and as we passed through Snithers, BC, we stopped at
Eye Candy motorcycles where the owner fashioned a windshield for one of
our bikers a few years back. Sure good to see the same people year
after year. After Kitwanga, we headed north on Highway 37 and, as I
promised the bikers, we promptly saw several black and brown bears. Two
were of mature size, right on the edge of the road.
I enjoyed seeing the bikers view Bear Glacier with excitement and take
photos.
After 435 very pleasant miles, we arrived in Stewart, BC and checked
into our various lodging ... King Edward and Bitter Creek Inn. We plan
to get together at 8 p.m. tonight and make plans for this evening and
tomorrow. One major plan for tomorrow is to go and see the bears catch
salmon and to go to the top of Salmon Glacier and get a photo the same
as John Dickie on the home page of the website. It is partly cloudy and
70 degrees now and only 40% chance of rain for tomorrow which is great
because this is a rain forest area (Hyder had 1,000 inches of snow one
year). Video
of this segment
Day 9 --
July 24
Woo hooo! Exploring Alaska! Today, we stopped at Glacier
Inn in Hyder for a recommended breakfast. All eleven ate together
... picture to be posted later. Most of us then drove to Fish
Creek but the salmon weren't running (a few years ago, I was here at an
earlier date and the creek was swarming with fish ... it varies year by
year) so five of us decided to contiunue up the road to where the
Salmon Glacier (the one you see in the home page of this website with
John Dickie in the background). The weather cooperated ... no
rain, though the roads were wet (will post a link so you cxan see the
road from my windshield camera). We drove up to about 500 feet
elevation then turned around. (except for Ron and Sharon) and stopped
for a photo shoot at an abandoned copper mine.
We then stopped at The Bus for fresh halibut.
Tomrrow, some of us wil continue North to Prudhoe Bay and some of us
(me included) will head back home. The 2015 trip is the one
where I plan to go to Prudhoe Bay! Unable to post today's video
due to internet speed. Posted in Day 10 segment below..
Day 10 --
July 25
Getting ready to leave Hyder .. we hope to see M D Cook and Nancy up at
Watson Lakes. Some of our plans are still undecided .. some of us
continue North and other points. A few of us are heading back via
Calgary, some via North Dakota, others via Michigan.
We do not recommend dinner at
King George Restaurant. Last night, 11 of us were seated at 7
p.m. and our food didn't arrive until 8:05 p.m. The lady at the
bakery had suggested Glacier Inn (where we had breakfast yesterday) so
please consider Glacier Inn in Hyder for your meals.
Arrived in Prince George, British Columbia under 72 degree smiling
skies! What a lovely ride with 442 miles! Things are
working out so well (meaning it could have happened on Dalton Highway
400 miles from service) ... my bike's lights went out (HID
lights) so when I arrived in Prince George, we went to Canadian Tire
and they said my alternator is fine. HID lights need a certain
voltage to work properly so I got a new battery at Canadian Tire and
had it installed in just 15 minutes. Days 9 and 10 video
Giovanni is going on to Sturgis, the Suddeths to Washington State and
Belinda on to Michigan's Upper Peninsula while I am heading for
Calgary, Minot, ND, then through Madison Wisconsin, down through
Illinois and ultimately Tennessee and Georgia.
Update
from the Roberts at 9 p.m.: (The group took Cassiar Highway from
Hyder to Watson Lake) We rode in a lot of wet weather today. The
road had 50 miles of dirt and it was raining when we went through. The
bikes took a beating. There was also about a 1 mile section of road
that was being graded and the surface was soft, deep and wet. We just
about lost it twice. That was not fun. We didn't arrive in Watson Lake
till 6:00 pm and found there were not any more rooms available for the
guys.
So Ron and I are here at the Air Force Lodge and the other 3 are
riding on up the road until they find a place to stay tonight. No rooms
in Watson Lake. I don't know if we will catch up with them or not
tomorrow. I will keep you posted on our progress.
Day 11 --
July 26
Giovanni, Belinda and I left Prince George at 6 a.m. with the Suddeths
heading South to Washington State where they plan to take I-90
East. We had a spectacular drive ... the first segment was
202 kilometers of no services ... then at McBride, the first gas
station. After that, we were greeted by the snow-capped face of
Mt. Robson. From there, we drove through the IceField Park
for three hours ... with spectacular scenery greeting us from
every curve ... waterfalls, mountains clothed with majestic spruce
trees, glaciers, and bare rocky sides. It sprinkled on and
off and since we were prepared, our feets were dry and hands were
warm. Here is the video
After 440 miles, we arrived in Calgary, Alberta and are staying in the
home of a motorcycle family that we met on the internet. Such a
lovely home! I smell dinner cooking as I type ... smells
like lasagna!
At 4 p.m. Nancy Gill and M D Cook arrived at Tok (by the way, they just
got married there! Congratulations!) Nancy said they
are heading on to Anchorage tomorrow and had no problems at all.
They said they are having a good time, but a bit cold and wet.
We will be on the road at 5 a.m. We will take TransCanadian 1 to
Medicine Hat then go south to Montana and go East on US 2 to Minot,
North Dakota. After 600 miles, we arrived and stayed at Belinda's
friends' home.
The next day, I hit the road and headed to Madison, Wisconsin -- a 800+
mile day. The next day, I drove home from Madison with just 5
stops for coffee and gas .. a 1,250 mile blockbuster.
Gas mileage was much over 40
... most of the time 45 to 50 MPG except for one day in Ontario with a
fierce head/cross wind, where it got down to 35 MPG. My tire pressure at beginning
of trip 36 front 41 back. Upon return, 36 front, 39 back (Thank
you, Ride-On
Tire Sealant!) Oil level after almost 8,000
miles still full (Thank you, Honda! This bike now has
210,000 miles).
Received 11:30 p.m. July
26 from Sharon Roberts: We rode in sun and rain and cold
today. Ron said
it was just over 500
miles and we all John, Don, Terry, Ron and I (Sharon Roberts) ended up
in Beaver Creek tonight. John said they found a really neat little
place in Rancherio to stay last night which was about 80 miles farther
down the road. Speaking of road the road between Haines Junction and
Beaver creek is terrible. About 50% is loose gravel or fresh chip and
seal. (Mike's comments .. sounds like
the Destruction Bay segment ...
when I went through there two years ago, it was under complete new
construction/realignment") Kluane Lake and the surrounding
area was just
magnificiant. The water is so blue. The mountains are just overwhelming.
Days 12-14
updates -- July 27-29, 2011
On
Day 12, drove from Calgary to Minot, ND (I saw block after block of
things piled high on the curbs .. drywall, wood, carpet, appliances,
furniture, etc. Some homes had this piled 5 feet high the entire
length of their lots ... flood damage (the below video clip will show
the flood itself). 
Day 13 from Minot, ND to
Madison, WI and Day 14 from Madison, WI to home (that was a 12,300-mile
beauty .. just five stops for gas and
coffee). From Calgary, we drove to
Medicine Hat, Alberta and turned south on Canadian Highway 44 for about
a hundred miles south to the USA border. This was a magnificent
2-lane road taking us through mostly flat Canadian prairies and
farmlands. We got on US 2 East all the way to Minot, North
Dakota where we stayed at friends of Belinda Baker.
Belinda stayed to have her Harley serviced and
I hit the road at about 5 a.m. headed for Madison, Wisconsin. The
14th day, was on the road at sunrise and drove straight through to
home. One highlight of this segment was a concerned Wisconsin
Patrol officer who pulled me off and let me know there was a bad storm
ahead (which I drove through but if I had been with a group, I would
have stopped) Days
12-14 videos
Received
July 29 from John Dickie:
I just wanted to update you on a few good
finds so far.
The Rancheria Lodge along the ALCAN was a
great find, something like 80 miles west of where 37 terminates near
Watson Lake. Cozy rooms, nice little restaurant, and the people are
very welcoming.
Our place in Beaver Creek was nice too, but I
can't remember the name offhand. I'll find it at some point. Great
little pub with food and a full restaurant onsite.
The dorms at the University of Fairbanks have
turned out great as well, with a nice Japanese restaurant within
walking distance. Several great restaurants really.
All of these places were VERY affordable,
especially if you split them. I've tried to stick with $40 a night max,
and I've pretty much done that.
It's on to Wiseman tomorrow, and then Prudhoe
on Saturday. We'll keep you posted.
Day 4, the last three days, and
a
six-hour blockbuster of the last day to Alaska
Judi and Bob: We made it
to Mt Rushmore and was not disappointed (it was on our bucket list).
Outside of Sioux City Falls tonight and headed towards Kansas City in
the a.m. Goofed around a lot today, but need to make up some miles
tomorrow.
Terence
Bloch as of July 31: I decided to press on to the Arctic
Circle and since the weather was behaving, I decided to press on
without stopovers all the way to Prudoe Bay. Got in there at 3:30 a.m.
but room reservations only commence at 11:30 am so I went to their
lounge area and slept on one of the guest couches....only to awaken
some 8 hours laterm fully refreshed.
As you know, I had no personal
belongings/change of clothing, toiletries etc as my decision to go to
Prudoe was on a whim. Had a
super buffet breakfast at the Prudhoe Bay Hotel and following
interaction with several local folk, the most interesting of whom was a
delightful young
Eskimo/Inuit gentleman, I gassed up and proceeded with the return
journey.
Agreed, the weather was horrible, raining the
entire way from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks. I was really running low on
gas and since I hadn't seen John and Don on the road, I figured you
must have spent the night in Wiseman. I would have visited there but I
couldn't chance the 7-9 miles detour to visit there as the only gas
service there is in Coldfoot. Anyways, filled up tank and jerrycan in
Coldfoot and then again at Yukon River where I stopped at 5:37am this
morning.
They opened at 6am. Got gas and moved on. This
was an extremely challenging ride, everything was mud, slippery and
slick! I am
now back at U of A, Fairbanks, for the night and will be moving on
south tomorrow morning, kick stand up at 7a.m. I have a room booked at
U of A,
Anchorage and will be delighted to share with you guys if you care to
join me there.
I am planning on enjoying the journey to
Anchorage and doing as much sightseeing as possible via Denali National
Park. Thereafter, heading
for Whitehorse or, if possible, further to Rancheria just west of
Watson Lake for the night. Then south on route 37 target Prince George,
BC enroute
to next stop, Vancouver, BC for two nights. (I plan to spend a couple
of days visiting with my son in Vancouver).
After all this, we go east young man! Would
like to take in Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Mt
Rushmore, Badlands National Park and then generally make my way to
Toronto via Windsor/Detroit. Ron and Sharon and Don and John, if you
guys see any opportunity for sharing along the way, I'm a keener! My
love to everyone.
John
Dickie as of July 31: Don and I made it to
Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay this afternoon about 3:30. No sign of Terry, but
we have picked up two fellow bikers to ride with and share rooms.
The first half up to Wiseman wasn't bad at all because the weather was
perfect. The second half today (240 miles) was sloppy for sure, but
we're
here and in for the night. We've already been to the Arctic Ocean and
dipped our toes in.
Sharon
Roberts: July 30, 2011
Ron did not make the Arctic Circle. He went 7 miles past the Yukon
River and the sky got really black. He heard on the CB that is was
raining so he did his due diligence and turned around. Terry wanted to
keep going and wanted to go all the way to Prudhoe Bay. He told Ron
what to do with his stuff and they parted ways. He had no reservations
out there though. He should be back tomorrow night. Duck and John left
out yesterday morning for their attempt and they should be back Monday.
They are supposed to let us know.
As for Ron and I, we left Fairbanks (in the
rain) Friday morning and headed for Denali. What a vast place. We took
the tour bus to Eilson Center (66 miles in). I was worth every penny.
We saw Moose, Caribo, Fox, Golden Eagle, Arctic Squirrel and Grizzly
bear (one three legged and one Mama with twin cubs). We've got
wonderful pictures and video of the mama and her cubs. We did not get
to see Mt. Mckinley (the weather) but that was OK. We ended the day in
the rain and got up this morning in the rain. We headed for Anchorage
and by the time we got to Trappers Creek and Wal-Mikes it was sunny!
We are staying at the University tonight and headed down
to Seward an-d the Nauti-Otter Inn for a couple of days. Will keep you
posted,
Ron
Roberts: August 1, 2011: We went on a 8 hour bus
tour of Denali. We will be driving through Anchorage on Tues. We
slept in today and will be taking a 6 hour boat tour at noon today in
Seward. We are staying in a neat B-D where Sharon cooked fresh fish for
everyone last night. The owner- a former Texas teacher here also works
at the boat docks and the fresh fish is free. This is about the best
deal yet at 65 bucks a night. Single beds are 25 bucks a night. We will
be leaving Tuesday morning for Tok.
Can't wait for another adventure? Mileage per
day will be shorter!
2012
Tentative Schedule