We made it!

We safely reached Anchorage, and the end of our motorcycle journey!

I am at a loss for words to convey what the successful conclusion of our motorcycle trip feels like. I am elated, surprised, relieved, flooded with recollections of moments, images, people and landscapes we've encountered over the last two and a half months, and also experiencing tinges of that familiar feeling at the culmination of a big trip: "whew, we made it, but does it really have to be over?"

We arrived to the warm welcome and comfortable home of our hosts for our stay, Everett and Linda, fellow travelers -- at first total strangers we met through the interwebs -- who treat us like family and have offered to put us up for our entire stay in this city at their place overlooking the sunset in Cook Inlet. Hearing their (frankly, far more adventurous) tales of travel in the Artic, with naught but grizzly bears and their wits for company, is an inspiring reminder of what a wide world we live in, full of opportunities for unforgettable experiences.

For now, I am happy to have reached a point where we can pause, catch our breath and contemplate the adventures that lie ahead. Today's agenda includes preparing the motorcycles for their first showings to potential buyers, later this afternoon. 

Whew! We're here!