If you will pardon the off topic subject for a moment.  I invite those with
an interest in cycling, touring, and adventure to aquaint themselves with my
son William and his two friends website(blog) at quehubo.info.  The three of
them plan upon departing Alaska via the State ferry in mid January for
Bellingham, WA.  From there they will spend the next approximately nine
months pedaling their way to Bogota, Columbia.  Though not driving a
Vanagon they do share with us a lust for adventure and travel.  They plan to
update their travels at least weekly dependent upon internet access and may
take short side trips along the route.  Should any list members along the
west coast or in Central America come across three pedalers from Alaska
please take a moment to say hi to them and maybe offer assistance in needed.

Thanks,
Mark in AK