Blogs from Anchorage, Alaska, United States, North America - page 27

So, erst einmal ein Hallo an alle, die nach der einmonatigen Schreibpause noch nicht aufgegeben haben...also, wie Ihr seht leben wir noch und es geht uns wie immer sehr, sehr gut. Der Wagen läuft auch noch und alles ist in bester Ordnung. Nun müssen wir selber erst mal die letzten vier Wochen rekonstruieren, damit wir nichts spannendes vergessen. Also, jetzt gehts dann los: Nach weiteren fünf Tagen in Dawson City haben wir dem Städtchen dann endlich den Rücken zugekehrt und sind über den Top of the World Highway weitergefahren. Die Zeit in Dawson war wirklich klasse. Wir hatten ja schon in letzten Eintrag erwähnt, dass wir dort viel Spass hatten. Wir haben uns dann irgendwann sogar dazu überwunden, den sogenannten „Sourtoe Cocktail“ zu probieren. Das ist ein Getränk nach Wahl (am besten sollte man sich hochprozentiges ... read more

August 6, 2008 I drove out of Anchorage with my friend Chris and did a little bit of hiking. This area is north of Fort Richardson, the army base, and soldiers come out here and do physical training. Beautiful!!!... read more

Departed Centennial airport (KAPA) at 1648 lcl the temperature was 97 deg, density altitude (for those who care) was 9,850 feet. Made for a looooong takeoff roll and a V1 speed of 143 knots. Our first leg distance was 2,165 nm to Anchorage Alaska. Initial altitude was FL 360 then a climb to FL 380 1:30 minutes into the flight.... read more

There i was, just got off in Anchorage, Alaska, i was really tired after 24 hours of travelling. I went to go through the passport control, no problems there. I took my passport and proceeded to get my bagage, when i heard a voice "Mr. Turner, would you please come this way?" hah! i was going to be interrogated. They wanted to know if i knew how severe a crime it was to smuggle stuff, if i was doing anything like that, apperently they seemed more conserned about smuggling birds then drugs. that bird flu is a serious thing over here. Anyway, after the little conversation i went down to get my bagage. When i went through the customs, they were suspicious at my bagage, jeez, they went through my suitcases and when they opened the ... read more

Hi guys, I'm just starting to thaw out and get warm again. What started out as a relaxing ride from Fairbanks to Anchorage soon turned into one of the coldest days in my ride. I don't mind riding in colder temps but after 4-5 hours of 44 to 48 degrees no matter how well you are dressed, it starts to go through you to the bone. It was also raining off and on during the trip. My back is holding up pretty good although I may have to get a massage while I'm in Anchorage. Also, I noticed that my front tire is cupping a little bit with only 3,000 miles on it. Front suspension seems good at slow speeds, however, when I take my hands off the handlebars the front wheel wobbles. It comes out ... read more