A day out with the boys and girls

 Gary, Peter and Tim three of the guys I'm doing the trip with, out on a coastal walk in Anchorage, the bikes are being cleared today through customs, we pick them up tomorrow, then we can get about and explore the area.

Peter and I in matching coats, nice!

 Look closely at this picture and you'll see a bald eagle sat minding his own business

Peter, Gary, Tim, and Liz the only single woman doing the whole trip

Just to prove I'm here

I realise that I haven't appeared on any of the photos in Anchorage, so here's one just to prove I am actually here. Its the train station in the back ground. I've had to take this picture myself because I'm billy no mates at the moment, although quite a few of the guys arrive today. Its raining as well.

First taste of Alaska

You've all see the "Deadliest Catch" King Crabs Legs very nice. They taste like lobster, but at $29.00 for three legs they should do.

Just arrived in Alaska

 Just arrived in Anchorage Alaska, after two flights 10hrs and 7hrs Above is the the hotel I'm staying at The Historic hotel Anchorage. A bit tired at the moment so this post will be short and sweet.

 One of the local dogs, you can wear him if you like!! This pictures for Steph she would love him.

The bikes at the shipping agent James Cargo

The bikes delivered to James Cargo Manchester. Here they will be put into a crate and taken to Heathrow Airport, where they will be flown to Anchorage Alaska. There is only six bikes going from Manchester the rest will be taken directly to Heathrow. 3 weeks and counting!!!! He He.

The Bike a BMW R1200GS Adventurer before shipping

This is the bike I'll be doing the trip on. Its a BMW R1200GS Adventurer, the same bike Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman rode on the "Long way down". It gets flown to Anchorage Alaska on the 6th July. It has odd tyres, a road tyre on the rear and a knobbly on the front. The first part of the trip is on loose surfaces, so the knobbly will help with grip on the front.

Stuff I'm taking

The customary picture of all the stuff that needs packing onto the bike for four and a half months.