DAY 20/ JUNE 6 REPAIR AND REGROUP

Day 20. We woke up this morning to discover we had a flat tire on the rear right. The Haul Road took its toll. We were told to bring a full size spare if you drove it (actually two if you drive all the way to Prudhoe Bay). The advise was good. I put the spare on the car, drove to the Sams Club in Fairbanks, and had the tire patched. Fortunately it was repairable. They told me there that many tires coming off the Dalton Highway are unrepairable because of the size of the puntures. Ours was small and repaired in short order. Following that and some shopping, we retired to the laundrymat to prepare for next week. Tomorrow we visit Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks, where we will be storing our car while in Fort Yukon. The weather is cool (lower 60's) and overcast, but it has not rained yet today. My shoes have developed a hole over the course of the trip. I believe we will be shoe shopping tonight. Until then I'm avoiding puddles! Best wishes to all.