After too much rain and wind and not enough getting out of
the car, the poodz and I decided enough was enough and we stopped here. It’s a rest area/campground. The rates can’t be beat: $17 for a spot
with power. Hubba hubba!
This campground, like a lot of them, is being used by people
who are working. We were met by a
charming little boy collecting cans and plastic bottles to get the refund. His dad had been transferred to a
nearby town, and they are looking for a place to live. The man in the spot next to me, who
kept me from mowing down a tree with the trailer, also works around here.
It was nice to stop early and let stuff dry out. The incessant rain dampened everything.
Stopping early gave me a chance to sort and reorganize. I even cooked a real dinner with
veggies and all. It’s supposed to
get into the 20s tomorrow. That’s
warmer than it has been, and the 30s are on their way. I’ll take it!
Mrs. Tom Tom was a champ getting us around Edmonton, but I
really pissed her off when I was driving in circles in this campground looking
for a spot. She’s always wanting me to do U turns.
Gas stations are plentiful, and gas is reasonably priced on
this route, but I’ll definitely go home another way. Aaaaarrrrggghhhh.
Towing my trailer on a freeway with big ol’ semis rushing by is just not
fun. The speed limit is 110 km per
hour, and I don’t want to go that fast.
Tomorrow we’ll be at Fort McLeod and staying at the
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. I
was talking to a man this morning who said there is a really spectacular
interpretive site there. On
Friday, we’ll cover the last 100 miles or so and be at our destination. It’s going to be so nice to stay in one
place for a few days!
We’ve covered over 2,000 miles and three time zones. I have
absolutely no regrets; as a matter of fact, I’d make this trip again. I love having the dogs with me,
especially at night when we’re all cozy in the trailer. These last couple days have been hard
on them because it’s just no fun to stop in the sideways movie rain and follow
Zelda around while she picks the exact right spot where she will pee – maybe.
Giant trucks roaring
Close behind my little T@B
Cow catchers grinning.
They do have cow catchers on some of the trucks which go
almost down to the road. I’m guessing it’s so that the deer won’t slow them
down as they scoop them off the road at 110 kmh.
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