We have been pushing it... having travelled over 2,400 miles in a week. Rain continues to follow us. In fact, as I write this, we are sitting under the camper awning, listening to the pitter-patter of rain on the roof.
After our stop in Bozeman, we found a beautiful, remote campsite just south of Libby, Montana, near Howard Lake. As we drove up the gravel road, the rain turned into a downpour. By mile marker 3, we were hardly able to see. By mile marker 4, we were in a deluge of hail. By mile marker 5, we were kicking up dust behind us! We were able to enjoy the evening sitting out in the wilds.
The following day we crossed into Canada. The border guard simply glanced at our passports and told us to enjoy our trip. Very easy!
We traveled through BC wine country in the Okanagan Valley on Saturday. Fruit orchards lined the highway. By the time we reached Osoyoos, it was obvious that many others had also made their way to this beautiful area. Campgrounds were full, and the rain began again in earnest. We opted for a motel in Princeton rather than try to drive through the hard rain not knowing if a campground would have spots available.
Last night we spent at 10-Mile Lake. Again, another lovely spot deep in the forest. We were so thankful to have our new screened-in porch to keep the mosquitoes out. Again last night, we awoke to rain and had to scurry out of bed to close hatches and windows.
Our plans were to spend tonight at a provincial campground near New Hazleton, however, it was one of the worst we have ever seen in BC. So tonight we are in the Cassiar RV Park, right across from a lumber mill. But it is clean and just at the beginning of the Cassiar Highway.
I'll try to upload a few photos when we have internet service again. So far we have seen no large animals, and the mountains have been draped in heavy clouds. Our plans from here are to drive to Kenaskin Lake tomorrow, a favorite stop several years ago. If the weather cooperates, Roxanne will have her first swim there. We're also hoping to see lots of animals... during our last visit, we saw nine black bear between Hyder and Kenaskin!
Life is good, and we are especially happy that you are joining us! God bless!
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