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Hello from Fort. St. John, British Colombia and the Alaska Highway!
Today was an okay day. It got off to a great start (if not an early one). After about two hours on the road traffic came to a stop. We waited for about thirty minutes and then Dad got out and talked to a friendly trucker. He said that there had been a fatal accident and the police said that it would be a few hours until they got everything cleaned up. Dad asked what a few hours was and the Trucker said until four pm. We sat there for about two hours before they finally started to let traffic through. This was about 12:30. The car was hopelessly crushed and spread out, it was awful.
We drove for about another three hours and decided to make this a short day. So here we are! The dogs are sacked out, freshly exercised. Mom and Dad are going to the store to get food for tomorrow. I'm waiting for Mom and Dad to get back so I can go for a run.
We haven't seen as much wildlife as I thought we would, but we have seen a white snowshoe hare, a few buffalo, and deer. There are plenty of moose crossing signs, but no moose yet.
Mom has nominated herself for the crabbiest traveler award today, but it's Dads fault. He forgot about the time change and got her up at 5 this morning instead of 6, but she seems to be happier now.
OOH! the hotel has a free Latte machine! I'm so excited!!!
And by the way, this morning was our first below zero day but it warmed up to 34 degrees!
Sorry about no pictures. Blogger won't let me upload any tonight:( I'll put pictures on tomorrow from the Alaskan Highway!
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2 comments:
hello family,
We have been reading and checking out your pictures. Great stuff. I remember our cross country move from Baltimore to Colorado with 2 dogs 2 kids 2 cars and a bird. WOW I think the highlight of our trip was when the dogs ate the dashboard of a brand new penske moving van oh yes and the seat belts at the floor. They never got sick though I feel for you on that point.
Anyway sounds like your guys are making a great trip very memorable. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I check in every night to see what's happen today.
The trailer sliding was a little scarey. Keep the rubber side down as the truckers say.
We are admiring your adventure be safe.
Love to you all
Torrey Cheryl and Kaely
Oh yes how's the movies do they work for you?
Sounds like a true adventure!! Rebekah and I are watching your blog daily.. Joseph enjoys it when I read it out loud to him!! :) Did you hear the news about the chinese food place in Vinton?! One word- I.C.E.!!!!!!!! More later...
Ben, Rebekah, Joseph, and Peev
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