Monthly Archives: June 2013

It’s pouring rain so I may as well start on today’s post. Fortunately I am under cover at the shelter next to the truck. The rain is making a lot of noise on the tin roof. Our group has been … Continue reading →

Hills and spectacular scenery would be the story today. Right away as we left camp we started to climb. After an early morning rain it had cleared off and was a beautiful sunny morning. Though long, the hills initially weren’t … Continue reading →

Today I had the biggest surprise of the trip so far. But more about that later. One of the camping items I bought for this trip was a fleece liner for my sleeping bag. The last few nights have been … Continue reading →

By 7:30 we were on our way. Today I road again with Michel and Elaine. We seemed to be pretty well matched for speed. The first 17 km or so was fabulous as it was pretty much downhill through Kamloops. … Continue reading →

5:30 am. The alarm sounds. By 6:00 my stuff is packed and the tent is down. Our crew is on breakfast duty which means cooking breakfast, cleaning up and loading the truck. Loading the truck involves stowing away the kitchen … Continue reading →

Today was our first real day of climbing. As our galley crew was on supper duty we wanted to get away early. Shortly after 7:00 we were on our way. I rode with fellow crew mates Elaine and Michel. There … Continue reading →

Our first morning on the road. Breakfast was ready by 7:00 am. By 7:30 I had filled up on porridge, French Toast, fruit, coffee and had made my peanut butter and jam sandwiches for the road. Time to get under … Continue reading →

The day started with breakfast out by the truck. Following breakfast we checked out of the Gage Residence, loaded our bags and headed off to the totem poles for the official group photo. Susan, her cousin and husband (Margaret & … Continue reading →