Ira & Beverly Miller Rig #8 Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Today is day 57 and it is hard to believe that our tour is almost to an end. Where did the time go? Our adventure today was to drive 205 miles to Smithers, British Columbia to the Riverside Golf and RV Park. The drive was not as exciting as we thought it would be. We only seen 2 little chipmunks to start our day and then at mile 79 we seen a bear stick his head out of the woods and it disappeared as quickly as he could. We managed to see a little gray wolf running along the road; however, with good roads (for a change) it was hard to stop the RV to get a picture.
We wanted to stop at Gitanyowl for the Cultural Museum and totem poles however; it was noted to have a sharp right turn and narrow roads so we decided to pass. Fellow travelers said they went to this attraction and told us that it was closed, and that the only thing visible was the run down totem poles.
We proceeded on our journey to St. Pauls Anglican Church. This church has the original 1893 bell in the bell tower. We also saw the smoked filled mountains, which is being caused by the many forest fires that are burning at present.
Ira and I visited the Hazelton Area Visitor Information Center and took some pictures while there. Cuddles decided that she did not like what we were stopping for so she decided to help find better places to stop. She was on the look out couch searching eagerly.
We then visited Historic Hazelton’s Ksan Historical Village & Museum but we really didn’t take the time to do the guided tour as it was very hot (I can’t believe I said the word hot) because of the Girly Girls being with us. I think today has been the hottest day of our trip. I walked the grounds briefly and was going to do a self-guided tour however; as all of the buildings were locked. I took some pictures of totem poles and buildings while there. In order to get to this attraction we had to cross the Hagwilget Suspension Bridge. I really could have passed going over this bridge.
Our last stop was in the town of Moricetown. We stopped to take pictures of the native anglers. It was really a beautiful little spot to stop.
We arrived at RV Park about 2:30 and it was very, very hot. Ira went with Jim to see about getting supplies to fix our air conditioner in the RV. Not only does the engine unit not work, but also the main house unit. Not very pleasant traveling without air conditioning. They managed to find someone who did fix air conditioners as a side job, so Nathan whose side business is Antler Creek Ventures came to the campground to do an air conditioning evacuation/recharge and put refrigerant into the RV. He said that there must have been a leak somewhere along the line at some time.
At around 5:30 we had our travel briefing for tomorrow’s travel to Vanderhoof, British Columbia for our final 58th day of the trip and our farewell dinner. We also had a drawing in which all caravan rig numbers were put in a bag and a prize was given to each rig number pulled. We also wished Dee Curb a happy birthday as well as Marvin whose birthday will be August 6th.
We would also like to wish Barry and Monique Zander safe travels as they leave us tomorrow morning for prior commitments. Sorry you could not be with us for the farewell dinner.
