Driving through Scenic Canada

We've been putting quite a few miles under our belts the last two days; about 500. That means we start first thing in the morning and drive through the day with the occasional stop  to stretch and enjoy the scenery. We thought since we are in snow country we'd get Sue a new pair of cross country skis. Unfortunately what they had in stock didn't fit.

Last night we were way out in the boonies at 10 Mile Lake. We had no reception there so I wasn't able to post.

One thing we've noticed up here is how different the weather is than at home. In SLO, there is a low morning marine layer clearing in the afternoon. Dave Hovde uses that line some 360 days a year. Up here it's clear skies in the morning with cloud buildup in the afternoon leading to light showers. So far I could have said that every day with complete accuracy. Crackling thunder with big fat raindrops for 30 minutes, and then it's over. It sure makes for a green countryside.

There is water up here everywhere: Lakes every 2 miles, rivers every 20 ft., snow covered mountains with slick wet cliff sides. A little different than what we're used to.

We drove by the Canadian Rockies today. Of course there was water everywhere, and the reflection off the lakes was incredible. Unfortunately, there are so many sawmills in this area, the sky is very hazy.

We went through a very small town called Chenwyth today that is renowned for it's chainsaw wood carvings. They have a contest every year and people come from all over North America to compete. They have hundreds of sculptures around town. We're talking very involved and detailed carvings.

We're spending the next two nights in Dawson Creek, BC. Time to relax a little and get caught up on house chores. The legendary Mile 0 post will be posted tomorrow.

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