Up at 8.40 and checked in with base camp Lisa to get a flight out and then to ranger's tent to discuss the cache - no probs there; very understanding and they may use the supplies themselves. Packed up, and Greig flew in, picked us up and flew out with Lisa through one-shot pass. Flew over an 'O' level geography landscape.
Landed, changed and off to "The West Rib" for fabulous burger, beer and coffee. Moseyed 'round town and checked in to hostel for $19 a night run by a very cute lass. Bath (oh god yes!) and then back to The West Rib for more beer and burger (caribou this time) where I sit and write this (hic).
Plans evolving for me to be Murray's support driver so he can complete cycle from Prudhoe to Talkeetna, thereby keeping the original plan for his trip alive. Murray 'phoned Coleen, Larry and Jane & Colleen will pick us up tomorrow. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with Murray's appearance (besides the tanned face & hands and ridiculous pasty rest of him) the sight of real females not in climbing gear is most pleasant; in fact, I can almost feel a Benny Hill moment coming on. Day looks to end well (Hic!)
Back at K2 Aviation's HQ
Murray on the banks of the Susitna River.
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