Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The ride Days 4.5,6



Hey you know what you get when you cross a BMW bike with a great trip and an old dude riding it:
Answer: A callused butt!
Anyway I am writing this 3045 Miles from home in the Yukon Provincial Territorial " White Horse". As capitals go this is by far the smallest I have ever seen but civilization is encroaching the old way of living here. There is a Walmart Superstore and MacDonalds. The folks up here are friendly and helpful but it is pretty pricey especially when it comes to rooms.
Camped out the last 2 nights and had fun doing it but today I needed a bed and more than that I needed a place to do laundry as I smelled as bad as some of the buffalo I saw on the road today.
It's all done now and after a shower I feel much better and the clean clothes help as well.
As to the ride ist has been nothing short of awe inspiring, towering mountains wide valleys long stretches of road where you are actually looking forward to a road sign as at times you feel like you are the only person out here.
After Leaving my great campsite this morning at 6AM I rode for 168 miles and I saw more Caribou, Buffalo and bears than cars!
As to camping, my gear is great and even though the temperatures at night fall below freezinf I stay toasty warm in my slepping bag. Maybe listening to brother IZ on my Ipod helped too!
Highlight: Liard Hot Springs park where I camped last night is very aptly named.
There are 2 pools there at about 105F that are swimable. I sat in one for 45 minutes and boy did that feel good.
The animals I saw so far 2 adult bears (1 brown 1 black) a mama bear (black) and 2 fur ball cubs!
Buffalo at the side of the road Caribou running with me and Mountain sheep! I hhave many a picture which I know you are all dying to see when I am done with this trip.
Speaking of animals, this morning at 4:15 (it was already daylight) I was awakened by snorting and the shuffling of feet outside my tent. Got my attention but there was no way I was going to check out who this early morning visitor was.
Tomorrow will see me finally cross into Alaska my goal on this trip and I am excited for this new part of the trip.
Hope you recognise the Scruff!

3 comments:

  1. We love your mug shot!
    You look kind of like Max! Especially when he is hungry and tired.
    Sending you lots of love and warm thoughts.
    Have a great time tomorrow!
    Love,
    Marisa and Guy

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  2. Cool! Lots of neat animals, all seen from the road!

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