About 175 miles into the day we saw a Muskox in the field,which is a rare sighting. We also saw a young male moose. Although the road was rough, the construction area outside of Deadhorse was a wild ride. Deep gravel, soft soil and big, fist sized rocks used for road base. Yesterday a motorcyclist crashed in the construction area, he broke his ankle.
After 244 miles of dirt road we rolled into Deadhorse, rode to the end of the Dalton Highway. We took the photographs under the sign. We checked into the hotel and rode to the shuttle bus, we were finally headed to the Arctic Ocean. It was a surreal ride to the ocean. Sitting next to my youngest daughter, after riding more than 3,700 miles together over the last 13 days, the entire adventure was about to culminate. WOW! The water is cold, no surprise, but seeing the Arctic Ice Cap while standing in the Arctic water was a HUGE bonus. We saw an iceberg as well. What a day, what an adventure! We made it! We rode to the northern most point accessible by road in North America. We traveled across 4 states and 3 Providences. In 13 days of riding, today was the 5th dry day...that is 8 days of riding in rain.
Now it's time to start the voyage to Anchorage and meet up with the family in 5 days. Being away from your loved ones for 18 days isn't easy. This is the longest period of time I've been away from my wife or my kids. I want to thank everyone who made this trip possible. First and foremost my beautiful bride, for allowing our daughter to ride with me. It isn't easy watching your youngest daughter and husband roll out of the driveway for an 18 day ride to the northern most road to the Arctic Ocean. It isn't easy putting up with a husband who has the Wanderlust disease either. Second my parents for teaching me anything is possible. And last but not least, the Mesa Family for keeping everything 'moving' during peak season while I'm out chasing a dream. I feel blessed!
This isn't the final post, over the next 5 days we will find our way to Anchorage.
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| MuskOx |
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| Not our pic, our pic isn't that great. |
