Ed and Devon Go to Alaska: Day 13 Edmonton to Harlowton, Montana

Well, I'm on the final leg of the trip. I spoke with Devon today and I can't wait to see her.

I left Edmonton at about 4am as I wanted to get out of Edmonton before the traffic started. Edmonton is a gigantic town with a ton of people, so traffic can get pretty bad. There were many construction zones which had some of the routes I was going to take closed, so I had to plan alternate routes. I was able to get out, but not before the traffic started. Luckily, I was on the right side of the highway (headed south). The northbound folks were going to be waiting for quite awhile. I was a little nervous about driving in Edmonton because the folks there drive fast and erratic. I did make it through just fine.

The border crossing took about 45 minutes this time as there was a line. I was asked the standard questions and allowed to pass.

One thing that does amaze me is that there is a definite line where your cell service starts as stops at the border. It is very weird. I wonder how they do that.

I rode through the hills of norther Montana and enjoyed the ride. Today was the first day since I left that I did not get rained on.

I made back to Harlowton, Montana and am staying in the same motel that I stayed in on my way to Alaska. I like it, it's basic and cheap. Just like me.

The Wing and trailer are showing more wear today. I noticed while gassing up the Wing that the right fork is leaking fork oil from the seal. I also found a few bolts that have shaken loose. The amount of abuse the Wing and the trailer have endured during the course of this trip. I will have to do some reconditioning of the Wing and trailer when I get back, or perhaps I can talk Devon into letting me buy one of these..........