First Leg Complete

The men completed the final preparations for departure and climbed out from Macon, Missouri at 9:15 May 28th. Landed at Storm Lake Iowa after 2.4 hours for fuel. The friendly folks at Bart's Flying Service refueled them (Bart Himself!)and then it was off for Aberdeen N.Dakota at 11:15. Landing at Aberdeen after 2.5 hours the guys found the friendly people at Quest Aviation ready to refuel the plane and give them a courtesy car to hop over to Culvers for lunch. Then it was off to Minot N. Dakota for the final leg. Enroute it was decided to press on to Kenmare N.Dakota just 30 miles from the Canadian border. After arrival at Kenmare a nice lady working on the computer at the airport took the guys to the San Way Ve Motel. Thanks Michelle! At San Way Ve the owner (Sandy) gave the fellas a great room at a great price $46. Thanks Sandy! So far the folks in the Dakotas have been more than accomodating. Tomorrows plan is to get started at a slower pace and not try to get too far. Remembering that this trip to Alaska is a journey not a destination! Thanks to all the family and friends who helped get this adventure off the ground and to the border. More news later!