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Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
(and Professional Travelers)
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July 24, 2009 - The two
RV Gypsies went on the Alaska Backcountry ATV Adventure Tour for a second
time and this time, they ARE able to cross the deep river to
the Knik Glacier. |
| Alaska's backcountry beauty is beyond compare. Once again, this trip will take the two RV Gypsies out on an 8 hour day trip to an untamed frontier and this time, they are able to cross the river and see the amazing Knik Glacier. The guide carries a gun in case we are in danger from wildlife. | |
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The two RV Gypsies reach
the river that they could not get across on their first ATV trip, and
Brian, the guide shows the two RV Gypsies how they have to get on their
knees to cross the river. |
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| Now it is Karen's turn to drive the ATV across the river, while riding on the seat on her knees. Lee then follows, but since he has the camera, no photos of Lee crossing the river. | |
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Karen made it & so did Lee |
the two RV Gypsies - smile Lee! |
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And so their ATV journey
continues, through smaller river, over rocks, and through the woods. Once
again, they see bear and moose tracks, but not the wildlife itself. |
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a beehive on the big tree
on the left. |
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This time, the two RV Gypsies and their guide reach their destination - deep in the backcountry, away from tourists and civilization—the way Alaska should be experienced. They drove their ATV's drive right up to the face of the gorgeous Knik Glacier, a towering river of ice 28 miles long, some 5 miles wide, and more than 1,000 feet thick, making it one of the largest glaciers in southcentral Alaska. Knik Glacier feeds the 25 mile long Knik River which empties into the Knik Arm section of Cook Inlet. |
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| Karen Duquette is happy to have reached the Knik Glacier. Actually, the guide says there are seven glaciers feeding into this lake. | |
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Lee takes photos of himself
and Karen. |
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The beautiful wildflowers
on this hill opposite the Knik Glacier |
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| While the two RV Gypsies were taking a break from the ATV's and gazing around at the peaks of blue ice and the Knik Glacier, their guide, Brian was preparing lunch. | |
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| While eating, Karen's hat slipped down over her eyes and she couldn't see without bending backwards. LOL | |
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Then it was time to hop back
on the ATV's for a thrilling, careening ride home, and cross that deep
river again. |
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Below - Karen kisses a
moose - a wooden moose that is. |
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