July 8

We awoke to rain so we packed up threw the very wet tent (only on the outside) in the back of the cab of the truck and drove the 6 miles to Cold Foot where we filled up with gas and enjoyed a breakfast buffet. Again we headed south in the rain. Although we needed to drive close to Stan and Kathe’s where our Airstream rested we elected to drive the 6 or so more miles into Fairbanks and wash the truck. Mud covered the truck from the door handles down. We could not imagine doing any loading and rearranging without getting covered with mud ourselves. It took a bit to find a car wash between not really knowing our way around the city plus dealing with road construction. The truck got the decent cleaning and we were off to pick up our trailer and head out to another nearby campground. It was nice seeing our friends once again and to meet their friend John who offered some suggestions about the Kenai where we are headed next. I did get to see some of Stan and Kathe’s pre-yard sale items and left there a bit happier yet poorer. It was time to move along as we bid goodbye. It was special seeing Kathe after maybe 15 years and to meet her partner, Stan. I enjoyed the mental jousting with him. We hope to see both of them again!

Back at the campground we set up for the night and hit the hay.