After my peaceful visit in Wasilla, I used the break in August's rainy weather to scoot up the Glen Hwy. Along the roadside, the Matanuska River slowly erodes the bank and the fondation for this home. The Matanuska Glacier still stretches up into the impenetrable mountains. The headwind was strong but fortunately turned directions when I crossed the mountain divide. The feeling of leaving the coast behind and setting off toward the south was comforting. Although I could feel the possibilities of future bike troubles or poor weather on tap, today I put it out of mind and rode with the afternoon sun. Two days of pouring rain found me holed up one night in an American Legion picnic shelter, the next along the shore of Deadman Lake at the Tetlin NWR. This small lake offers 10 free campsites and now has three canoes for use of guests. All this free! I felt at peace again paddling an Old Towne Pack canoe around the calm lake the following day. Sun came out and I lounged around camp making coffee, canoeing and helping the camp host paint the outhouse. It was a great way to spend an hour or two of my afternoon and really sped up her task. I've now done more painting (interior and exterior) in Alaska than anywhere else! As I lay my head down for my last night of sleep in the 49th state, I reflected on the new friends I've made and future adventures in this great land.
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Mike SaundersIn May 2014 I quit my job to ride a Honda Ruckus over 69'000 mi and counting. Wild camping most nights and cooking most of my own meals, I keep the costs low and the landscape changing. Archives
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