Anchorage 07/26/2009
 

Just before we leave Vancouver, Roseanne (Roland's sister) gave us a present.  It was a beautiful hand made wooden box that she had poured hours into for our wedding present.  Roland's Granddad was a master at this kind of veneer work and she wanted to carry on the tradition.  It's gonna be a great box to put settlers in!  So at the airport we met our first bear - I hope they are all as friendly as this guy!  Unpacking the bike was reasonably successful, however when we first tried to move it with trailor on it fell over hitting my leg.  We have stayed the last two nights at the 'Big Pink', a couch surfing find which has been great.  People just come and go!  There's even a rat living in the fridge!  We did a cycle around Anchorage, it's really spread out and so we ended cycling 50kms yesterday.  We have just stocked up on food and about to hit the road to head to Wasilla - our first stop on the way to Fairbanks.  Eek!

 


Comments

Helen

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:50:54

The box does look a real work of art - Belinda I hope you don't always not know where you are! Is that why you are on the back of the bike?? Have a great ride to Wasilla.

 

Albert

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:54:44

Hi Belinda

My name is Albert, I am Gary's colleague at Manukau City Council, as I am about to start my solo trip from Beijing to Rome via central Asia and Iran (Planned to leave Beijing on the 15th Aug), Gary told me to have a look at your website.

Pan American highway is what I will do after my Euroasia trip.

Hope you have a great and safe journey!

Albert.

PS 1. just in case, have a look on crazyguyonabike.com. lots of useful info there.
PS 2. Tandem bike + trailer, must be one of the longest touring bike there is and difficult to park!? I am using BOB myself too.

 

Belinda Hinmueller

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:11:12

Gee thanks mum!

 

Belinda Hinmueller

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:17:05

Hi Albert!
What a great trip you are planning. How long is it going to take you to do that adventure? Keep a check on our journal for insights as you prepare for your Pan-American journey. Yes, it's crazy long with bike and trailor but we are getting the hang of it.
Thanks for getting in touch.
Will you do a blog for your journey? You can email us if you like at rolandandbelinda@cyclingwithsally.com
Cheers,
Belinda.

 

Jo

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:56:10

love the interview. Ro you sound so American -"How did you sustain that injury?" You sound like you're on one of those cop shows!Hope the first stage is going ok

 

Emma Diack

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:13:25

Hope your leg is feeling better by now. Hey it's great reading your journal, hope things are going great!
love Emma

 

kdiddy

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:05:49

Hey guys.....loving the updates!

Keep up the great work!

K

 

Judith sosich

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:26:49

hi guys, great to see you enjoying yourself. the kids back here at Randwick park are having fun tracking your progress and reading about some of your exploits. Roland, I am sure you are missing the joys of 120 little darlings all wanting your attention. Take care of yourselves. we are all proud of you back here.
JS

 



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