8,700 Miles.....

We have a bug on the bike for each mile travelled!

Day 19 and 20

Home! When we are together though, wherever we are it's home! We had a great time with friends in Broomfield Co. then headed into the heat! Our last 2 days getting home were the hottest as we knew they would be. I just kept pouring water inside me and inside my shirt! It was such a great trip! We met many people and handed out many brochures about our ride and the radio station and the people of Mali. I prayed for each person we spoke with and handed a brochure to. We met many nice people. I praise the Lord for His constant presence and provision.
THANK YOU to everyone who prayed for us!
THANK YOU to everyone who gave to raise money for the radio station!
THANK YOU to all of our fellow bloggers for your comments!

This site will remain open until September 1st. donations can be sent to our church, FBC Watauga, until then and after Sep. 1st, donations can be sent to Sahara's Gate.

Continue to pray for volunteers to go to Africa to share the gospel, for the people of Africa to open their hearts to Jesus, and that the money will be raised and the radio station built according the God's will and His timing.

Mark and Marianne Smith

day 17

Well no picture today just burning up the Montana interstate .We had a very loud thunder storm last night. It shook the whole hotel once . It made such a clatter I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter with ma in her kerchef and I in my hat. (sorryI lost control) We woke to a perfect riding day not a cloud in the sky all day. We managed to get about 600 miles closer to home. I can't get over how many bikes there are on the road up here, many more than at home. We plan to stop just north of Denver
tomorow and spend some time with our friends Bobby and Vicki that moved up here last year from Watauga.

day 16

Well today we rode down the Ice field Highway. From Jasper to near Banff. It was so beautiful, glaciers around every bend. This one is Crow foot glacier We saw more Bear, Deer, and mountain Goats on the road today. There was over 200 miles of mountains and glaciers. This one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. It rained on usfor a few miles just befor we crossed the border back into the USA . We are spending the night in Whitefish Montana. Where they are having the Amadeus festivel this weekend. I have asked 10 locals what this festivel is about, none of them knew. Even tho there are banners all across main street several of the folks I talk to did not even know that they were having a festivle this weekend. Someone must know about it the town is book full we got the last room. Marianne did some laundry and we had a huge pizza for dinner.

day 15

This picture is on the drive to Jasper, Alberta which is where we are tonight. It's a beautiful town, actually a national park and cost $20.00 just to enter. Had a great day today, perfect weather, good roads, and no breakdowns! Steak for dinner! Saw a 6 point deer by the road and one in town that we had to wait on to cross the road. Lord willing, we'll be back in the lower 48 tomorrow. Our room has a fireplace that ignites by a lightswitch!

day 14

OK, haven't been online for a while, computer issues. We have spent the night in Burwash Landing, Skagway, and now Smithers, British Columbia. We really enjoyed the drive to Skagway...glaciers, waterfalls. We've actually been able to see glaciers for several days now. We are also meeting welders along the way. The frame of the trailer broke...twice! The Lord has helped us find really nice people to help out both times. If it breaks again, Mark threatens to push it in a ditch! We saw 2 bears in the road today along with these "wild" horses; they had cow bells on! We will head towards Jasper Alberta tomorrow.

day 9-10 cont.

One note about feeding Reindeer. They slobber alot. Just by chance I did not bring a jacket. It was pretty cool there so they gave me a jacket out of the lost and found. It is nice to have a loaner jacket on when your done. Makes for a good place to wipe your hands.