The Alaska Highway from Beaver Creek YT to near the US Border was awful, so bad that the nice pilot truck driver, Jane, ferried our bike and us across the 10 mile construction zone to safety. The final 20 miles we pedaled to the Alaska State line. What a THRILL to hit that border after all the adventures, heartbreaks, and euphoria along the way. Can you tell we look happy to be there? A rain shower couldn’t even dampen our moment at the border. We met new friends Craig from California and Frank from Warner Robins, GA at the border. New friends (not pictured) Rick and Margaret told us of the swarms of mosquitos ahead (worst in memory for many Alaskans) and gave Linda a mosquito net to put over her head. Word has it that all stores in interior Alaska are sold out of insect repellent! But, our trek doesn’t end at the Alaska State line. We have many more miles to cover before we arrive at our destination. Got to stay focused. On the way to our campground at Northway Junction, a beautiful husky ran out of a yard and chased us down on the bike. She was full of excitement and doggie kisses for both of us. Gave us a boost to get us in to Northway Jct and set up camp around 9:30pm. Tough day from the border to Northway – up and down one hill after another for 50 miles. Tomorrow, we ride in to Tok, the first real town in Alaska.