Photo Update

We are both back to work today. I had a few minutes at the office – because I sure don’t feel like working – so I updated the photo section on our Shaw photo share. It can be located here

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/11854246216-1252293779-56385/

Karen and I were talking last night, yes we are still speaking to each other, about how we are both a little lethargic about returning to work. Not that we don’t like our occupations but we really did enjoy the trip and want to go on another one. Although we were glad to get home last week to see the kids, walk the dog, repair the motorcycles etc we are sort of rested and ready to go again.

We will try to give some overview to the trip but we are struggling with how to share a hundred small stories in such a way as to make them – well - readable. If in doubt we will gladly share stories over a cup of coffee J

We are already planning our next adventure. Northern England and Scotland with the kids next summer – no motorcycles involved just trains and hostels – and south Africa after that.

Keep tuned

Kevan and Karen

Home

We made it home !!! Bloody Vancouver traffic. We are busy cleaning bikes, gear etc and we will try to update the blog but it may be a few days

I have uploaded some more pictures

Man are we tired. 7500 kilometers in 19 days. I need a nap :)

Kevan

Day Off in Burns Lake BC

Well Kevan and I made it to Burns Lake yesterday. One of our shorter jaunts only two and half hour drive from Prince George. I have to say my loving husband sacrificed another good nights sleep for his wife. I so owe him now between this and meeting Simon Pavey!!! We stayed at a motel in Prince George called Esters Inn. I had stayed here with my family many many moons ago. It was the little taste of Hawaii in the north. Well honestly it hasn't changed at all in these many moons (Kevan says its very hokey). His back appreciated the hot tub though I have to say. Once again a noisy night with the locals in the room above.
We are staying with our good friends Ian, Heather, Emily and Stefan Megchelsen. Walkabout around Kager Lake with a picnic lunch thrown in today was fun. Everyone is having quiet time (code for nap) Ian is busy prepping dinner and I'm updating our journey.
Cheers until next time
Karen

FYI

We will try to update the photoshare as well as the blog so keep your eyes on that as well

Kevan

Fort St John

Well we have made it here tonight after a long days ride. Yesterday we stopped at Muncho Lake looking like a couple of drowned rats. As you might have guessed we were rained on. The plan of camping at Liard Hot Springs turned into stop, look, yes its warm, leave. Down the road to the first dry accomodation available. A quaint little "rustic" cabin. Running hot water, roof, and a dry bed priceless!! We stopped at the signpost forest in Watson Lake see the pictures. Lots of Bison (size of a Volkwagen), caribou, mule deer at the side and on the road yesterday and today. Long straight stretches and some faboulous curves. The pictures are of filling up in Fort Nelson, the cabin in Muncho Lake, Watson lake signpost forest and Kevan at the Musuem in Whitehorse.

Cheers Karen

Post Dempster Days

Well today was a vacation day from our vacation. Going flat out for more than a week is at times exhausting. Whitehorse is a beautiful city and easy to navigate for us first timers. We were typical tourists (rented a car) saw the SS Klondike, Yukon Beringia Centre (mammoth city), Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge, rode a train at the Copperbelt Railway & Mining Centre, and had a stupendous dinner at the world famous Klondike Rib & Salmon BBQ. Back on the road tomorrow heading to Carcross on the way to Teslin. Looking forward sleeping in the tent again with the peace and quiet. The last few nights have consisted of drunk locals singing, crying and yelling outside our window. The loudness of the yelling is proportional I believe to the amount of alcohol ingested, and they are pros around here! PS there has been no more camera and motorcycle dumping escapades!!
Karen

Photos

We are back in Whitehorse tonight. Karen will be updating you all about the trip details but I have - hopefully - been able to set up a photoshare for you all to look at.

click here to view http://photoshare.shaw.ca/view/11854246216-1252293779-56385/

It is not password protected.

Kevan

BTW: Yes we made it to the Arctic Circle