After finishing up all my work in the morning and saying a last farewell to my almost lost relatives I headed out around 10:30. My destination at that time was to make Revelstoke, but I actually exceeded my expectations and made it to Golden, B.C. later that evening.
The day went extremely well and I managed the winding road without incident. I put on a total of 413.6 kilometers over the course of the day. The various pit stops along the way included Cherryville, Needles, Nakusp, Revelstoke and of course Golden BC. You have to take two short ferry rides to get over the Monashee highway to Revelsoke. The first is in Fauquier and the second about 30 kilometers past Nakusp. It was exciting actually as it is an open ferry that serves as part of Highway #6 east and as such it is free. The body of water that you cross in both places is called Arrow Lake and is approximately 120 miles long. The First Nations people call the area ‘The bay of quiet waters.’
I met an elderly gentleman named Tom at one place I stopped to take some pictures. He told me the mountain I was photographing was called ‘Saddle Mountain’ and he pointed out the last remaining forestry station on the highest peak. He said he had worked in the area his whole life and when he was younger remembers using the waterway as a transportation route for logging. It was a delight to speak with him.
After that I made good time to Revelstoke and Golden and got a bite to eat at a local cafe/restaurant. The 108 Cafe has wireless internet service and a super friendly owner/operator who told me where I could camp out in my FFF (Ford Focus Fort) for free. I am presently at that location which is beside a beautiful river and park area which I would never have found without his help.
I plan to get another coffee there first thing in the morning time permitting.
Next Stops: Banff and Calgary, Alberta (Approx. driving time 3.5 hours.)
Until tomorrow.......
Cool pics! Grandma said she talked to Joy and she said how wonderful you were and how much she enjoyed your company!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
ReplyDeletepray all is going well. i will continue to follow ur journey across canada.
it was wonderful meeting u, wish it had been happier circumstances.
talk 2u soon, lynn
I love you mama and I am so happy that part of your journey is visiting with me here in Calgary. Loven you lots and I'm so proud of you. Oh yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Carissa, yes it was fun to stop by grandpa's tree. Apparently, it was just a sappling when he planted it so many years ago. I did have fun with Joy and Arnold. Hadn't seen them in years and we had a chance to catch up a bit. I'll have to go by Lumby again some day and check up on them.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to hear from you and I hope you are doing well. It was nice to meet you as well and I hope we can stay in touch. Kelly
Celise you little cutie! I'll see you after work lol and we can hang out again. Loven you from here, Mom. xoxoxoxoxxo
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