Westward Ho Once More

All photos taken on May 10, 2022. The time had come for another 3,100 km drive out to the West Coast and back. Not sure why, but these trips almost always seem to start out with a bit of snow. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site.

Fade to Black

All photos taken February 5, 2022. Arriving in Kamloops, we gassed up before checking into our “usual hotel”. After sanitizing the room, we phoned Pizza Now for a large pizza and headed out for fine in-car dining. The pizza did not disappoint. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new

On the Road Again

All photos taken January 26, 2022. We are beginning to know the subtle nuances of this route, as this was our 8th trip in just under 2 years. But, each trip has slight differences and this one was no exception. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site

Road Trip – On the Move

All photos taken on October 9, 2021 at Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort and on the road. Sad to be leaving……………. We will miss these views Benji, the Wonder Dog is on the move. This really was the end of the fun for us. We were about to drive 1,400 km in 2 days to

Road Trip – Kamloops to Jasper

All photos taken on September 24, 2021. PART 1 – New Day’s Promise Our room was on the opposite side of the hotel from our first stay and the view was unremarkable, but next to the elevator was a window looking East. The sunrise was spectacular this day. New Day’s Promise Warm, rosy glow, announcing

Road Trip – Down a Slippery Slope

All photos taken on September 19, 2021 during our drive between Kamloops and Tsawwassen. Awaking before our 6:00 AM alarm, I went down to the front desk to pick up our bagged breakfast, which I had ordered from a menu the night before. Nothing startling, fruit, yogurt and a cereal bar. Coffee was made in

Road Trip – End of Day 1

All photos taken on September 18, 2021 in Kamloops, B.C. This was to be our third stay in Kamloops in the last 2 months. Now, it is not that we see Kamloops as a desired destination, as much as it was about as far as we could comfortably drive in one day. As we dropped

Scenes Through a Dirty Windshield #6 – Kamloops to Beaumont

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are reading it on your phone, it is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken July 25, 2021. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, its off to Timmies we go……………Drive thru that is. Bacon and sausage breakfast sandwiches and a family pack

Fallout

All photos taken July 25, 2021. So, despite the quiet room, comfy bed and the super quiet air conditioner, last night’s sleep? was less than stellar. Still keyed up from the hectic past week, I still had hope of a decent sleep, so we could complete the final 10 hour drive home. Not to be!

Un-Wine-ding

All photos taken on July 24, 2021. After settling into our room, none of us had any desire to go hunting for supper. So, we chose readily available options we had garnered during our short time in Vancouver, as well as a few offerings from our travel snack bag. I know, sad, is it not?