10/1/2014
We enjoyed having a shorter drive today about 280k. Overcast with some light mist. More northern granite visible as we drove northwest. It was quite hilly again today. 14 Deg C. Not sure we will dip our toe in Lake Superior….
We are staying the night in Fort William Historical Park just outside of the “inland headquarters” of the North West Co. It’s a reconstructed fort beside the Kaministiquia River. ( www.fwhp.ca) Our site is great compared to yesterdays. Last night was basically a roadside camp with 14 sites with the feel of redneck and hunters. Couldn’t get the Wi Fi to work, only 15 amp service, so we considerably drained the house batteries as they weren’t being charged by the lower amperage as normal is 30 amps. Tripped the power in the morning with too much power being used, public washrooms/showers were less than desirable and on it went. For under $20 (1/2 price as we joined a travel club) – you get what you pay for. Websites and books don’t tell the whole story. Live and learn…..which we are!
Visited the Terry Fox monument where his run across Canada ended over 33 years ago. It overlooks Thunder Bay and The Sleeping Giant (see pic). Off to Kakabeka Falls tomorrow about 20-30k then over to Dryden area.
Fins up!