Monthly Archives: July 2008
Backtrack to Mile Marker Zero
After a bit of a backtrack we visited mile marker zero of the Trans Canada Highway. The first night was spent in a campsite with a lots of mosquitoes and few fellow campers telling us that “it’s camping, computers are … Continue reading
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Mile 0 and Mile 4860
The one thing that struck me at Mile 0 aside from the stupefying amount of kilometres in front of us we had to drive was the Terry Fox memorial. Here was a young man, a kid really, who was going … Continue reading
New BC Ferries Vessel Impresses
On the way back to the Lower Mainland, Dave and I got the opportunity to sail one of the new Super-C ferries, the Coastal Renaissance. We were pretty impressed. Here are just some the things we liked: high-ceiling car decks … Continue reading
You’ll Never Guess Who We Met…
OK, so we didn’t actually meet them. But they were following us, I swear! We finally ditched them when we stopped at Cathedral Grove. Funny, I didn’t know they traveled this far from Florida… Hit the read more link to … Continue reading
Coastal Mountains
The plan was to get out of British Columbia fairly quickly. Our second night was spent east of Kamloops, an uneventful night camping. So much so I don’t even remember where we actually stopped.
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Don’t Drink the Water!
While at the Last Spike historic site near Revelstoke, I noticed this sign on the side of one of the buildings. Perhaps the source is a radioactive stream or something. Upsides? You’ll get superpowers! Downsides? You’ll join the local zombie … Continue reading
Your are now entering Alberta
Crossed into Alberta, when we came across the Welcome to Alberta sign, there were three cyclists the they were having some troubles taking their picture with their camera propped on on rock so I kindly offered to take their picture. … Continue reading
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Thank the Gods for Tripods
All I can add to Dave’s post about entering Alberta is how it was a true Seinfeld-ian moment. I mean, who just takes off after you do a favour for them that implicitly implies that they do the same? Seriously, … Continue reading
Banff is Truly Awesome
No need for words to describe this…
Drumheller, Alberta
Wednesday July 9th 2008, So far the highlight of the trip has the been the Royal Tyrell Museum. The learning experience, the private campground, the lightning storm that is happening right now outside is amazing. Decided to come in under … Continue reading
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