Well, we lost our Internet connection last night before I could post from Port Hardy, so now we're in Prince Rupert, BC. All's well. Don't worry, Tony. We didn't fall off of a cliff. :)The ferry was...long. 15 hours from Port Hardy in fog that hovered about 100 feet from the ground in most places. It was VERY gray and the fog obscured most of what was probably a pretty view. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see most of it. The ship's announcer pointed out that there was a whale off one side of the ferry whose spout Jack caught a glimpse of and a tiny slice of the back of another, but the oceanic wildlife proved to be as sparse as that on land. Both Jack and I are convinced the rumors of abundant animal life are total fabrications. We've seen what we think were a few antelope on ranches in South Dakota, a fairly large moose rambling off the road and into the woods in Idaho and a coyote in Washington state. Other than that, it's been cows, horses, and a goat that was walking into a construction trailer in Chicago. Seriously.
Anyway...We are staying at a place called The Java Lodge tonight, a small bed and breakfast above a coffee shop here in Prince Rupert. We head north to Watson Lake in the morning, praying that the weather clears and warms up. It was brutally cold on the ferry today - to the point that no one ventured outside except to take quick snapshots of a rare landmark that was visible through the mist. I fully expected to see the rain turn to sleet, but the weather sort of leveled out as we got closer to port. It's supposed to be EIGHT degrees Celsius tonight (what is that in HUMAN degrees??) and drizzly in the morning. However, it is also supposed to clear up a little later in the day and get somewhat warmer as we head further inland. Let's hold a positive thought as tomorrow will also be the night that we camp - most likely without electricity. Warmer weather would be very welcome!
That having been said, we will be without an Internet connection until we arrive in Watson Lake late in the day on Monday (I THINK that lodge has wireless), so we will be incommunicado until then.
Say a prayer to the weather gods for us and know that we are thinking about all of you.
Much love,
L
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hey guys...here's a message from grams:
hi laura and jack. so glad to get your sunday message. sorry it's so cold. everybody here is doing fine. everybody is thinking about you. we all love you. can't wait until you get home again. i think we were at watson lake, but i'd have to ask marshal. glad the liners are working out. i love hearing from you two, and stay safe around those mountains. happy anniversary. i love you - mom
Aw...Thanks, Mom! We miss you, too! Watson Lake has the Signpost Forest and the Northern Lights Center. I'm sure Uncle Marsh would remember both of those. We're staying at the Air Force Lodge (0dd little place, but aren't they all?? :) ) I hope you're feelin' good. I'll write more tomorrow.
xox
L
Laura, I can't believe your sunburn, ouch. The picture are so beautiful and clear. It is hard to believe that the wildlife is basically nonexistent. I thought for sure you would be fighting all kinds animals. Well take care and miss ya. Kim
Hey Kim,
My burn is MUCH better although now I'm peeling so badly there might not be anything left of me by the time I get home! :) Check out the June 22-23 post for more info on our experience with wildlife! :)
Love ya! L
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