I woke up early, and got straight on the phone to BA, who after ten minutes, identified my bag as being somewhere between Seattle and Fairbanks. Incredibly helpful stuff. I had pretty much resigned myself to having to rebuy all my kit, a prospect I wasn't looking forwards too, so with a sigh, I put the phone down and went into the bathroom. As I picked up my toothbrush, I noticed a handwritten note underneath it which read 'Dave, Your bag is at the airport, we'll pick it up tomorrow.' I have two special dances that I reserve for situations such as this, the first one is my 'Dance of Joy', and the second one is my 'Dance of Glee', neither of which make me look like a special needs case on acid I might add. Anyhow, after breakfast, Chase took me down to the airport where I was reunited with my bag -- never leave me again!!!

After sorting through my kit, I took a cycle down to the tourist information centre, and picked up a handy leaflet on the Dalton Highway. One of this little gems more insightful suggestions says - 'If a grizzly makes physical contact, play dead. If a black bear attacks, fight back.' I am glad that I am now fully informed, and will make sure that the next time a 400 KG bear charges at me, I will identify its species.

On leaving the visitors centre, I decided to go to the Antique Automobile museum. Its not something that I would normally visit, but was really interesting. As well as a world class collection of cars, there were some great period photographs from the 1900's - 1930's which showed cars being used in the Fairbanks region.

At night, Chase and Phyllis cooked up a marvelous salmon dinner - They really are great!!