Miles across Canada

After leaving Valdez, it was 5 days of driving...2300 miles later, I crossed the border into Montana, and as they say in Alaska, into the lower 48.  I didn't spend any time in Canada, only a lot of money.  As much as $5+ per gallon for gas.
As I traveled, I saw fewer animals on the road than on other trips.  Maybe it's due to this trip being later in the year this time and the animals aware that hunting season had started.  One animal I did see  that I thought was was very interesting.  Check out the passenger in this photo

Below are three pictures that are indicators as to when to leave Alaska.  When any of these three things happen, it's a sure bet that the snow is not far away.

Aspens are turning yellow

Shortage of this

The freezer is full

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I'm currently in Great Falls MT taking a break from driving and waiting on Tricia to get here.  We will be heading across Montana, South Dakota, Iowa and to Kevin and Kelly's in Springfield MO.  Lots of pictures to follow, so stay tuned...

Adios Valdez AK

I'll be leaving Valdez tomorrow headed south.  Well actually, I have to go about 300 miles to the north before I can turn south.  It'll take me 6 days to get from Valdez to the US border in Montana.  Lots of miles of miles and miles.

This is downtown Valdez on one of their rare non-rain days.

Valdez Fish

Got lots of Silver Salmon, but not as many as I did in the past.  The weather has been cold and wet for the three weeks I have been here.  It'll be good to see some of the heat you guys have been experiencing.  As an example, it rained for more than 24 hours and the temperature went from a low of 51 to a high of 52.

Soooo, ;the Blue Goose will be flying south for the winter beginning tomorrow.  The goose has a new refirgerator, new front brakes, and new alternator, all of which would have been needed if I was in Florida or Alaska.   Alaska Highway, here we come  Stay Tuned...