Just got back meself - we could have passed each other on the road - so many bikes out at this time of the year, they almost outnumber the cars! Heard some nasty tales about injuries and animals - hope none of them related to your group.
Also hope you have as much of a blast as I did - and keep the pics coming (you´ll see mine in a while on my Tierra del Fuego to Alaska thread).
"Fantastic" thank you for sharing the pics appetite well and truly wetted, my next big trip started planning already, take care and keep the pics coming.