To Alaska and Back...

[dltang]

Joy,
What a great trip. I am enjoying all the pictures and your experiences. That is the way to live life, just head out and see what is in store. I can't wait until Brian and I can do this kind of trip, I know we would love it.

 

[Yazz]

Beautiful, love the blue skies

Down south in the summer time, the sky is a pale blue. Its a real treat to be in such an intense blue sky.

Joy,
What a great trip. I am enjoying all the pictures and your experiences. That is the way to live life, just head out and see what is in store. I can't wait until Brian and I can do this kind of trip, I know we would love it.

We did have an itinerary but it got tossed out the window because of the weather. It is much more fun without a plan. We get to where we get to, then decide where to go next.

One of these years y'all will do one. Your Ironbutt ride was awesome! Don't think I could have kept up with you two. nojoke

 

[Yazz]

Today was our last down day. Hubby's back from visiting family, the laundry is done and we're all set to take off again tomorrow.

Took a little putz today and found this.

Those aren't clouds sitting on the mountains. Thats the snow on the Cascade Range. We're crossing them tomorrow.

 

[DynamoBT]

Oh boy. That's going to be exciting!!! Can't wait to read about your crossing!!!

 

[bjt]

Those aren't clouds sitting on the mountains. Thats the snow on the Cascade Range. We're crossing them tomorrow.

:thumbup: Have fun and ride safe.

 

[docdoru]

Those aren't clouds sitting on the mountains. Thats the snow on the Cascade Range. We're crossing them tomorrow.

:yikes:opcorn:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Plug in those undies!

 

[Yazz]

Oh boy. That's going to be exciting!!! Can't wait to read about your crossing!!!

It was after the crossing that it got knarly. :shocked:

:thumbup: Have fun and ride safe.

Thanks! Any time I'm on Spydee, its a good time!:2thumbs:

:yikes:opcorn:

:doorag:hyea:

Plug in those undies!

Oh man, the electric underwear was dialed all the way up. :2thumbs:
There is no such thing as bad weather. Just dressing wrong for the climate.... Billy Connelly

 

[Yazz]

Eastern to Western Washington - Crossing the Cascades

We headed out of Ellensburg heading up into the Cascades via Stevens Pass.

Headed up Wanachee Canyon...

Heading into Leavenworth, pear orchards everywhere!

Leavenworth is a tidy Bavarian town.

Stevens Pass.

Its a popular skiing spot.

As we came down the mountain, first the invisible rain, then rain. Not the gulley washers we get down south, just enough to make visibility poor. Dealt with rain and 42 degree temps for about a hundred miles. Singing praises to electric underwear!

We're holed up in Bellingham till the ferry leaves on Friday the Thirteenth.:shocked:

 

[SteveMac]

WOW. I am speechless and in awe! Amazing journey so far! Beautiful sites for sure.

 

[dltang]

Keep it coming Joy, I am enjoying your adventure and living vicariously through you. What great scenery and riding you are getting to experience. Continue to have fun and ride safe.

 

[draboo]

We will see you tomorrow at the restaurant with Sam. Thanks for posting these fantastic pics!!

 

[1stfan]

Where are you staying in Bellingham?? Live here.:2excited::clap:

 

[Lamonster]

Man I wish I was with you guys nojoke
This is a great blog, thanks again for taking the time to post it, I know it's a lot of work but it's great to look back on when you're stuck at home. You are a hardcore rider. :bowdown:

 

[flamingobabe]

thanks for sharing, Stevens Pass is where I go to ski when visiting my daughter, she lives Mill Creek...it's really a pretty drive with the river following the road or would that be road following the river???? Enjoy your travels...be sfae....have fun!!!!!

 

[Yazz]

WOW. I am speechless and in awe! Amazing journey so far! Beautiful sites for sure.

Its amazing the sights that are out there. Glad I can share them with you.

Keep it coming Joy, I am enjoying your adventure and living vicariously through you. What great scenery and riding you are getting to experience. Continue to have fun and ride safe.

There has been some excellent riding so far. Can't wait to see whats around the bend. Y'all ride safe too! :doorag:

We will see you tomorrow at the restaurant with Sam. Thanks for posting these fantastic pics!!

Had a wonderful time spending time with you and your wife. Y'all are such a hoot!

Where are you staying in Bellingham?? Live here.:2excited::clap:

Sent a pm about where we were meeting up for dinner. We saved a seat for you. Sorry we missed meeting up.

Draboo and can am sam are on the lookout for you now. They want to meet up you! :thumbup:

This has been a very enjoyable read and the photos are great. :2thumbs: keep it coming.

Glad you like the posts. Was told to put lots of pictures in, by a certain individual, not to be identified, but you know who you are. Glad I took the advice.

Man I wish I was with you guys nojoke
This is a great blog, thanks again for taking the time to post it, I know it's a lot of work but it's great to look back on when you're stuck at home. You are a hardcore rider. :bowdown:

If your willing to putz down the road with us, you're more than welcome to ride along. Don't think we can put the hours in the saddle that you do though.

Didn't think about saving this as a journal. Just wanted friends and family to follow us on the trip and know we hadn't been eaten by bears. nojoke

thanks for sharing, Stevens Pass is where I go to ski when visiting my daughter, she lives Mill Creek...it's really a pretty drive with the river following the road or would that be road following the river???? Enjoy your travels...be sfae....have fun!!!!!

Oh man, Stevens Pass must have awesome skiing! From where we were, could see a slope that had to be at least a black diamond! The resort wasn't open, but there was still snow on the slopes. Very beautiful area.

 

[draboo]

We really enjoyed our meet'n'greet'n'eat with all of you! Our pic didn't turn out very well, hope yours is better! And make sure Jeff keeps an eye on his rear tire!! And no gambling on the ferry!:joke:

Brad and Pat

 

[Yazz]

Bellingham, Washington

We had a day to burn before getting on the ferry. It was a beautiful day, so we explored Bellingham.

This is out the back of our hotel.

Its a larger town than it feels because of all the hills and forests.

The old Down Town has saved most of the old buildings and its now full of neat shops and restaurants.

A view from the harbor area.

Had dinner with fellow SpyderLovers at the Hill Top Restaurant. Highly recommend the salmon!

Starting from the back, Sam (can-am sam) And Celeste Hillde, Me and Hubby (Jeff), Brad (Draboo) and Pat Nicholson. Its so neat that people who have never met each other can hit it off so well. We are all friends we know well, but haven't met yet. That is the magic of SpyderLovers.

Just want to add that Hubby is the photographer on this road trip. Think he's doing a great job!

 

[Spiderwoman]

Sleeping Accommodations on Ferry - Room or Tent?

Glad to hear you are enjoying some good weather.

The Photographer continues to do a GREAT job! Looking forward to the pics from the Ferry. :2thumbs:

This part of the journey should give you both a chance to stretch your legs. hyea:

 

[Minister]

Thanks

Thank You for sharing this ride with all of us. Many of us have a dream to make a ride like ya'll are doing! :clap: