Epilogue

Now that I have been home a few days, I am getting used to normal food, sleep and surroundings that do not give you a sore behind. Actually my new seat was quite comfortable and I could still feel my behind when I finally got off the Bmer
With all that nature threw at me and some challenging roads there were only 2 little things I needed to repair.
Change out the Low beam bulb and fix my front left turn signal. A rock from a passing vehicle hit it and shattered the lens.
The new tires were a must on the back roads that I took.
The drive was 6764 Miles and the boat ride 1200+ miles.
The people I met along the way were fun to be with and we vowed to stay in touch after the completion of our tours. My companions were so concerned about my solo adventures they called 3 times to check where I was and how things were with me.
My other new friends form Germany as well as the folks who hosted my breakfast all helpful and friendly...good people all of them. I am thankful that I got to meet them!
Animals big and small from Whales to the the birds that I got to see and hear were awesome.
The landscaped from the hauntingly empty Arctic mountains to the bucolic settings of Southern BC and further south to the desert that met me in Nevada all of it impressive and beautiful in its own way.
Then there is my mode of transport, my bike. It performed flawlessly and got me through all situations in good shape.
All in all a great ride and one that saw me return healthy and a little richer for the experience!

In life as whole the saying goes:

It is not the destination but the journey that counts.