Storyline: Westward Ho!
It’s not exactly stolen or borrowed, since I was already writing of “The red sun”. But I am months and many posts behind. Continue reading “A borrowed headline “The summer the sun turned red””
The red sun: Let’s get the hell out of here
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Fri, Jul 14
We head back. Eh, not due to the looming emergency yet. After breakfast we fill Doranya up with water (who knows where the next refill will be?), dump the holding tanks, disconnect and Continue reading “The red sun: Let’s get the hell out of here”
Peachland and Okanagan Valley
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Tue, Jul 11
As mentioned in some previous posts we still hadn’t realised the gravity of the wildfires around us and how the smoke from them was affecting us. In the morning Alex felt well Continue reading “Peachland and Okanagan Valley”
Driving through Kelowna, a flash back in time
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Tue, Jul 11 and Jul 14
We didn’t stay in Kelowna and in hindsight it was a good thing that I could not book a campground there. But we drove through it on the way into and out of the Peachland RV Park, where we had booked 3 nights. Continue reading “Driving through Kelowna, a flash back in time”
The red sun: Smithers, Burns Lake, West Lake
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Sat, Jul 8
Despite the smoke and red sun, when visible, we were still in the lull before the storm that was developing around us. Wildfires. Today we are heading towards Prince George. Continue reading “The red sun: Smithers, Burns Lake, West Lake”
Stewart-Cassiar Highway
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Wed, Jul 6
Soon we’ll say goodbye to the 60th parallel, crossing it for one last time and heading south to the unknown. Not knowing what and where we might dump Doranya’s holding tanks and refill the fresh water tank. Continue reading “Stewart-Cassiar Highway”
Carcross, Tagish, Teslin and goodbye North of 60th
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Tue, Jul 5
And then we hit the road. Carcross, Tagish, Jakes Corner, Little Teslin Lake, Johnsons Crossing, Brooks Brook, Teslin, Morley River, dip into BC, Swift River, Rancheria… Continue reading “Carcross, Tagish, Teslin and goodbye North of 60th”
North of 60th: The Turn Around
Storyline: Westward Ho!
After a wonderful visit with Alex’s nephew Michael and his fiancée Erin in Haines Junction (HJ) it was time to turn around and head for home. Continue reading “North of 60th: The Turn Around”
North of 60th: Teslin, Marsh Lake and arrival at Haines Junction
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Wed, Jun 28
The Alaska Highway in BC is BC 97. It crosses the BC – Yukon (YT) border a few times. Driving from south the first one is a short section with crossing at Continue reading “North of 60th: Teslin, Marsh Lake and arrival at Haines Junction”
Alaska Highway to Liard Hot Springs
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Tue, Jun 27
Driving to and on Alaska Highway was as spectacular as the Icefield Parkway. In a very different way. Continue reading “Alaska Highway to Liard Hot Springs”
From Jasper to Alaska Highway
Storyline: Westward Ho!
June 25 – June 26
When we started the trip, I had only 14 places booked out of 45 scheduled. These were the National and some popular Provincial Parks. Continue reading “From Jasper to Alaska Highway”
The Icefield Parkway and Jasper
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Jun 22 – Jun 24
This post is mainly a photo essay.
Driving through the Canadian Rocky Mountains is spectacular. Continue reading “The Icefield Parkway and Jasper”
Lake Louise
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Jun 18 – Jun 21
We approached the foothills of the mountains shortly after we merged with TransCanada Highway 1 at Seebe. Continue reading “Lake Louise”
A month on the road
Storyline: Westward Ho!
(Hmmm… This was supposed to be posted a long time ago but somehow got lost in the winds and wildfires. I guess rushing back home we didn’t have lots of spare time or wifi for that matter) Continue reading “A month on the road”
Haines Junction, YT
Storyline: Westward Ho!
(Jumping the queue; Many posts will come in a different sequence to our itinerary – D)
It’s Day 47 (Fri, June 30) of our adventure and only 200 or so kilometres ahead we will arrive at our turn-around destination. Continue reading “Haines Junction, YT”
