Bike trip day one - Kirkland, WA to Gibsons Landing, BC

The seven couples gathered bright and early at the Jaeckels'. The weather was great the entire trip except the last two hours Sunday night.

We rode up I-5 to Arlington, then took Highway 9 to the Canadian border. It was wonderful to be in Washington, surrounded by real trees, and water. We stopped for breakfast at the Acme Cafe. Then on to the border, where we all passed through with no problem. (We weren't expecting any problems, but with this crowd you never know...)

Then we went west - through North Vancouver, and caught the ferry at Horseshoe Bay over to Langdale. Gibsons Landing was just a few minutes further down the road. We stayed at the Ritz Inn and ate a delicious dinner at Molly's Reach.

There are some definite advantages to traveling on a motercycle. The scenery is not blocked by the confines of a car. The scents of the pines, lakes, and ocean are fresh and clear. Then there's the ferry advantage - drive right to the front of the line, or squish in the back of a seemingly full ferry.

Stay tuned for further installments of the great motorcycle adventure...

The group, ready to roll, still waiting for the Butterfields, who were caught in traffic.

The bikes, all in a row. Karen took this - the Perrys always ride in the back. We're on the red bike closest to the camera, then the Mackenzies, then the Badgers, then the Jaeckels, then the Butterfields, with the Bruners in the lead. It's pretty cool to see this as we ride along together.

Gibsons Landing, BC

Janie & Brian

Ray & Diane

Gayle & Fred

Karen & Scott

Kathy & Wendell

Dave & Tamara

Amy & Scott