Port Hardy

Ok, so the ferry was more expensive than I anticipated, but otherwise, it turned out great. I met Peter, a dirt biker from Vancouver Island, in the campground in Prince Rupert who was taking the same ferry. So we rose at 5 am to pack the bikes and board, then spent much of the ride kibitzing and enjoying the great views and great weather. The ferry docked in Port Hardy about 10 pm, we found a nearby campground. Distance wise, I've now traveled about halfway between Anchorage and LA in only 2 weeks. Since I don't need to be back home for several weeks, I can slow down, ride shorter days and take more days off. Up north, there really wasn't that much to do except enjoy the riding, but now the towns and the attractions will be more densely populated. That has advantages and disadvantages.