Last night when we were eating dinner in Prince George, an aging Indian woman walked by and stopped to speak. She tapped Smoke on the shoulder and laughed as she pointed to John who was wearing his hat with one side flipped up. Guess he looked a little odd.
We rode for 10 hours today and covered 450 miles. We crossed over to Pacific time so the days seem even longer. It rained today as we left Prince George and that lasted about 2 hours. It quit raining for a while and then started again, but we were prepared for it. Everyone is doing great. We are all tired at the end of the day but this trip is well worth any aching body parts.
We were riding about 80 mph today when Fred scared up a big dog that darted from the middle of the road to the side. As Ken and Pawn Dog approached, the dog darted back onto the road; Ken went one direction and Pawn Dog went the other into loose gravel. The dog nearly wrecked Pawn Dog and it would have been a bad one. John and Smoke led the way today. They got in the lead early and cruised there for the rest of the day.
We stopped in a very small town today for lunch (can't remember the name). The locals asked us if we liked hockey and since we were from TN if we like the Nashville hockey team. Of course we said yes and they proudly told us about a 17 year-old high school graduate who was drafted by the Nashville team. Very proud of him. John and Smoke knew who they were talking about.
Western Canada is not as spectacular as central but still has a certain beauty. Noticed early on that the Fir trees looked to be suffering from the same type of disease that the white pines suffered in the southern US.
The last section of the road today was similar to the Cherohala Skyway. Ice from the top of the mountains was melting and flowing into the river below. Very serene and beautiful to see.
Mitch is enjoying the ride. He was relatively quiet today.
So, tonight we are in Stewart, which reminds us of a small coal town similar to Petros. Looking forward to a good meal, a good cigar and a good night's rest.
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the trees have a pine needle bug infestation that is just wiping out complete forests in B.C. right now. We are worried it will cross over o Alberta. How do you like our Canadian beer?
Hello from Barb in Santa Barbara,
Your trip sounds like a dream. Be following your adventure and wishing you guys safe travels.
We got to see some real motorcycle riding at wera races at road atlanta today. glad u r having a great trip. boudreaxs butt paste can be shipped if you are low on supply. can't do anything about boogs rhoids, though.
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Beautiful! Hope all you guys stay safe. Can't wait to see the pictures.
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