Another Marathon Run from Cochrane, AB to Dawson Creek, BC

Oops we did it again!  Seems once I get Eric and the beast rolling, it's hard for him to stop!

We left SpringHill RV Park in Cochrane, Alberta at about 7:30 am, Tuesday.  Filled up with gas after a long windy night!  We just can't get away from the high windy weather.  Monday was a beautiful day with highs in the upper 70's and sunshine.  It felt so good to go outside without a coat and hat!  Eric washed the Beast, I cleaned the inside, got the laundry all done and even washed the pups.  Just as I was falling asleep, the winds started to howl and shake the beast.  Oh well, at least I don't have to drive.

The plan was to drive to Drayton Valley or if possible go a little past Edmonton.  Between Calgary and Edmonton are rolling fields and ranches.

After we got through Edmonton we decided to keep going for a little bit.  The countryside changed to more rolling hills and towns along the way.

A very large sawmill in Whitecourt. 

We were going to stay in Whitecourt, but decided we could probably make it to Grand Prairie.  From Grand Prairie, it is really just a little ways to Dawson Creek.  So again, a late for us getting in camp at 7 pm.  A frozen pizza, a salad and wine and ready for bed.  We will stay here until Saturday morning, then on to Fort Nelson, BC.  We will have to slow this way down as the Alaska Highway becomes two lanes with steep grades, curves and animals.

A couple of issues to contend with while in Dawson Creek: a rock hit the windshield of the beast, just a chip, waiting for Speedy Glass to come and fill.  The cord from the beast to the toad pulled out somewhere along the bumpy road.  We have the cable but the plug is long gone.  Foster's in Dawson will rewire it for us tomorrow.  You gotta love the Gremlins!