WE'RE OFF!

It was hard for us to believe but we are finally underway to Alaska.  Departed home this morning under clear skies.  Other than some rain showers just West of Columbia, MO the weather was dry and windy as we passed Kansas City headed North on I-29.  Our prayers go out to those folks in Kansas and Oklahoma yesterday and today.

We are settled tonight just South of Omaha, NE in the Victorian Acres RV Park.  Finished putting away some last minute additions to our supplies.  Our motorhome ran flawlessly and our Jeep was still behind us when we parked.  We plan to depart tomorrow enroute to Yankton, S.D. heading to the Lewis & Clark Historic Park on the Missouri River.  It took them from May 14th to August 30th traveling up the Missouri River on their great adventure -- just two days for us.

We had a great weekend with our daughter, son, and granddaughter Alivia.  The helped us with the final details.  We will join our life-long friends Bob and Sharon in Helena, MT about June 1st.  Leave us a comment or just enjoy the pictorial view from my new left seat.

Don and Joy

Preparations to get underway

Well, time is growing short before our departure.  We have planned this trip for almost ten years!  We have been working to gather up all the clothes, food, sporting equipment, RV parts, and oh, don't forget the RV itself.  After an Airstream, Carriage 5th-wheel, and now a Tiffin motorhome we are ready to go.

Finishing up what few reservations we need to make for the Summer it's almost time.  De-winterizing the coach, doing routine maintenance, getting our Jeep tow vehicle ready, and cleaning the house are now top priorities.

We look forward to sharing our trip with you as we travel 4,300 miles to Fairbanks, AK, then fly another 800 miles to Barrow, AK to see the Arctic Ocean, then travel 4,300 miles back home through Alaska,  Yukon Territory, Alberta, and British Columbia.

See ya' on the road!