Living conditions

When we purchased our rig in Seattle, we were incredibly mindful of the fact that it was to be our home for four months. Having said that, we have already been treated to some lovely abodes and hospitality by friends. Check out the cabin we stayed in at Patrick's place in Fairbanks. Can you spy the hot tub on the deck? Hard times, man, hard times.

However, we have been really enjoying our Eurovan and have a makeshift bed in the space behind the front seats. You have to sleep diagonally to have a decent night's rest, but it's fairly comfortable. When the temperature is above freezing, we do prefer our new tent. This was not the case the morning after our hike and we were glad of some steel to insulate us. Mark is fearless in the face of snow when he is making coffee for his beloved.

Our faithful friend was waiting for us on the Dalton Highway when we came out of the mountains. (Not forgetting the faithful cold beer!). I think we're doing pretty well as combi-mates. Mark?

Arctic communication systems pictured below. Patrick left this rag with a note for us and we responded to let him know our movements in the Brooks Range. Who needs cell phone reception?

A clip from our last campsite before returning to Fairbanks.

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