A long day out to Whittier Alaska

                                                 Trying a new chrome helmet

 Just before our first ride out to a fishing town called Whittier, it has the second longest tunnel in the USA. 2.5 miles, Its a one way tunnel which is shared with trains and cars alike. we simply rode between the tracks. I guess the USA dosen't do tunnels.

 Nice sign, three people died today on this road. Coming back from Whittier a car overtook on a blind bend an hit a people carrier killing three and injuring another twelve people, we were stuck in the road block for 7 hours.

 

                                                     A gift shop in Whittier.

We got talking to a biker in the road block and he told us of this famous restaurant in the area, called Double Muskies, you can't booked so we arrived early. The doors opened at 5pm by 5.30 the place was full. The food and service was fantastic.

Segway tour of down town Anchorage

A Segway tour of down town Anchorage with the usual suspects, plus Liz. Wierd things lean forward to go forward and back to go back, with a twist grip to turn, Alan our tour guide gave us a great tour of Anchorage, including the start area of the Iditarod, the famous Alaskan dog race.

At last we have the bikes, this is them parked at the rear of the hotel,its rained here for the last few days but we are going out on them today. Its wierd seeing my BM parked in a street in the USA.

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.