Dear friends and family Post Thorne Bay we re-crossed Clarence Strait and toured the Behm Canal in a clockwise direction. A favorite stop was Klu Bay, which is a very protected, but deep anchorage. Our friends Bill and Donna on denalirose.com were also anchored in there so we went to each other’s boat for dinner alternating nights.Liz […]
Alaska: Behm Canal this time and Ketchikan Arrival Read More »
I’ve been here six months
Southeast alaska: totems, misty, biscay? Read More »
Dear family and friends, Day before yesterday I celebrated my seventieth birthday. It was the same day Liz was leaving so we celebrated together the night before. She had brought gifts north with her and made me an adlib cheesecake, surprisingly delicious ( considering ingredients we had aboard) This 70th birthday included no adventures, just
Dear friends and family, I’ve been busy sailing, so not much time to write, so I’ll do some catching up over the next few weeks. In mid May, Aaron, my 22 year old stepson showed up for his Alaska week as soon as his college semester was over. To make sure that he didn’t think
Alaska 2023- Aaron visit, John Muir, country bumpkin and kneecaps Read More »
Dear friends and family, A new adventure is starting that I would like to share with you all. I am flying to Wrangell, Alaska to join our sailboat presently moored there for a summer of exploring Southeast Alaska. . Liz is joining me for a month, otherwise it’s me and friends and family. Being in
North to Alaska with Charley 1. Transition Read More »
Dear friends and family, Here’s some reflections on my trip across America: Pedaling 5-8 hours average per day is hard. It gets easier, but never easy. I’m surprised that day after day, for 75 days, that this old body could keep turning those pedals round. I did get in a lot better shape as I
Charley’s ride across America 38. Reflections and summary and thanks Read More »
STATS Day 75 April 12. 46 miles. 5:48. Ride to top, headwinds, city, end at Ocean beach, San Diego CA Total miles 2937 100% finished 75 days total, less 11 off days, equals 64 riding days, average per riding day of 46 miles traveled. Dear friends and family, Well, we finished. Rode across the entire continent.
Charley’s ride across America 37. More angels, city riding, finish! Read More »
Stats Day 73. April 10. 61 miles 7:30, Charley two flats, finish 91f, mixed, good and bad roads, end Calexico, CA Day 74 April 11. 34 miles 4:30, good shoulder, headwinds last 5 miles, very tired, end in Ocotillo, CA Total miles 2891 Dear friends and family, After six days in a row of hard cycling, when
Charley’s ride across America 36. Wind, heat, trailer town Read More »
Stats Day 72 April 9. 57 miles 6:30, cool early, then really hot, flat, perfect riding , end in Winterhaven CA. Day 73. April 10. 61 miles 7:30, Charley two flats, finish 91f, mixed, good and bad roads, end Calexico, CA Total miles 2857 Dear friends and family, Riding early in the AM the last few days
Charley’s ride across America 35. Riding, retirement, and flat tire fun Read More »
Stats Day 70 April 7. 50 miles 4:45 flat, no wind, good surface, end in Dateland AZ Day 71 April 8. 40 miles 3:50, flat cool in AM, good surface, end in Wellton, AZ Total miles 2739, 91% finished Dear family and friends, We are back in normal Arizona weather, with afternoon temps in the 90’s. Neither of
Charley’s ride across America 34. Death, Risk, and Happiness Read More »