Glennallen-Wasilla-Talkeetna

We left Glennallen with only glimpses of the Wrangells behind us, knowing there would be spectacular views as we paralleled the rugged Chagach Mts on the Glenn Hwy.  These 3 days of riding left us being quite sore as we rode uphill for 50 miles up 3000ft viewing glaciers, like the Matenuska, descending through multile layers of mountains.  This section also tested our mortality, in that it contained a section of curvy 2-lane roads with heavy traffic and zero shoulders! The upside of climbing passes is the downside, 70 miles of flying down into the lush temperate crop lands of Palmer & hamlett of Wasilla,  (in)famous home of Sarah Palin, but more importantly our friends B&B who treated us to the luxury of civilization; warm showers, great food, comfortable sleep and stimulating conversation.  We then turned North toward Talkeetna and Denali.