-
Day 43: The day we took a shortcut
Read more: Day 43: The day we took a shortcutUp and at ‘em by 7:00am and on the road by 8:30am and soon pass the halfway-point along the Trans Canada Highway. We head towards Sault-Ste-Marie and then turn East on Hwy-17. Our first stop is in Echo Bay, ON to see the giant ‘Loonie’. It’s here to recognize that the original Loon artwork used…
-
Day 42: …the big lake they call Gitche Gumee…
Read more: Day 42: …the big lake they call Gitche Gumee…According to Wikipedia, Lake Superior is actually called Giche-gami in Ojibwe but I’ve used the Gordon Lightfoot spelling for the title of this post. Ahhh, after our night in Winnipeg, last night was soooo quiet. We slept until 7:00am and could have probably slept longer if we didn’t need to keep moving it along. We…
-
Day 41: Let’s go into the woods today
Read more: Day 41: Let’s go into the woods todaySleeping at a truck stop next to a busy highway and intersection was probably not the best idea we’ve ever had, but we made it through the night albeit with less deep sleep than we probably needed. We start by having an egg breakfast with coffee at the Denny’s on-site. This is a healthy (hmm?)…
-
Day 40: Getting the miles in
Read more: Day 40: Getting the miles inWell, no aurora viewing last night, oh well. We slept really well and got off to a great start for the day before 8:00am. The drive starts with what we thought was an early morning haze. Later in the day we’d discover that it is actually smoke from a wild fire in Northern BC. Barb…
-
Day 39: Mountains, Foothills, Prairies
Read more: Day 39: Mountains, Foothills, PrairiesWe awake at 6:00am and find that we were joined last night by two other campers in our secluded ‘wild camping’ spot behind the Independent grocery store in Fernie, BC. A few townies kept Barb awake for a while, but in general terms this was a wonderfully quiet place to spend the night. Also close…
-
Day 38: The Crowsnest Highway
Read more: Day 38: The Crowsnest HighwayAnother early start to the day. I blame it on the early rising of the sun. Away from our wonderfully quiet campsite in the vineyard by 7:30am. Today we will spend the day traveling along Hwy-3, also known as “The Crowsnest Highway” towards Fernie, BC. Leaving Osoyoos you immediately begin to gain elevation and the…
-
Day 37: & so Eastward we are bound
Read more: Day 37: & so Eastward we are bound5:30am rise & shine to get ready to depart Galiano Island. The ferry leaves at 8:30am but we have no reservation and so need to arrive at the dock early to have the best chance of boarding. After a very nice and relaxing six days visiting my parents we say our goodbyes and head toward…
-
Day 31: Nothing to declare
Read more: Day 31: Nothing to declareOooof…. 5:30am. We’re up & heading for a shower (which gets 4/10 because of very small size & clingy shower curtain). Why so early you ask? We have an early reservation for the Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC ferry. Yep, we are leaving the U.S. after almost a month of travel, it’s time to…
-
Day 30: To the state of Washington
Read more: Day 30: To the state of WashingtonOregon was wet, it rained a lot. Of course if you’ve been reading along you will have already observed this, but it does feel like I need to say it again, Oregon was wet. Fort Stevens State Park has the best showers of the Oregon state parks we stayed at. 8/10. They only lose points…
-
Day 29: Fort Stevens State Park
Read more: Day 29: Fort Stevens State ParkOur last day in the U.S. without driving anywhere. We slept in and enjoyed a relaxing morning while we waited for things to dry out from last nights rain. The sun was supposed to appear today and the afternoon was going to be glorious. Barb prepared a delicious brunch fry-up after which I finished reading…
-
Day 28: To Fort Stevens State Park
Read more: Day 28: To Fort Stevens State ParkOne last leg along the Oregon coast awaits us today. Surprise! It rained overnight and continues to drizzle as we get ready for the day. Showers are the stock same as the other Oregon state parks but these seem to have been renovated slightly with new fittings and lights making them feel brighter and cleaner.…
-
Day 27: South Beach State Park, OR
Read more: Day 27: South Beach State Park, ORThese Oregon State Parks are amazing and we’ve both been sleeping really well since arriving in the state. The rain woke us a couple of times overnight but had passed by the time we awoke. We took our time starting our day allowing the air and ground to dry out. After a lunch of nachos…
-
Day 26: To South Beach State Park
Read more: Day 26: To South Beach State ParkAnother driving day further North along the Oregon coast. First we enjoy a coffee and light breakfast and then go for a shower. Not quite as nice as the last park, but private and hot. The feeling was probably closer to prison shower than campground shower, 6/10. It’s a misty day, not raining as such…
-
Day 25: Bullards Beach State Park, OR
Read more: Day 25: Bullards Beach State Park, ORAh, to sleep-in. We both slept until almost 8:30am which is an indication of just how quiet this park is. This led to a slow morning as the rain slowly let up and moved away from the area. We enjoyed an egg and ham sandwich along with a coffee to start our day. The remainder…
-
Day 24: To Bullards Beach State Park
Read more: Day 24: To Bullards Beach State ParkLast night the rain continued and got quite heavy at times; however, by the time we awoke it had eased and we should be dry as we prepare to leave. We had coffee and a light breakfast before heading to the showers and enjoying the wonderful facilities for one last time. Packing up the van…
-
Day 23: Rain
Read more: Day 23: RainToday we spent the day at Harris Beach State Park again; however, this time we cowered in the van whilst it rained all day. Tomorrow we head further North along the coast to another State Park. Hopefully the rain will subside a little to allow us to enjoy the outdoors a little.
-
Day 22: Harris Beach State Park, OR
Read more: Day 22: Harris Beach State Park, ORWe managed to snag three nights in this park on a fully serviced site large enough to accommodate a large Class-A motor home. It is paved and perfectly level, no blocking required. The services are convenient with the exception of the sewer dump which is at the back of the parking pad, quite possibly too…
-
Day 21: Redwoods and into Oregon
Read more: Day 21: Redwoods and into OregonWe left Miranda, CA at about 9:00am and head North along the ‘avenue of the giants’. This is a historical 32 mile stretch of US-101 lined with Redwood trees. It’s a great way to start our drive as we admire the sheer size of these trees that are at times right at the edge of…
Our View From The Road
Sharing where we've been and what we've seen