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!
Kathy thinking about going in one of the big canoes.
Jazz and her buddy with the Sleeping Giant in the background
Wow! Great photos! Looks chilly! I wrote an epistle on your last post and wonder where it is. Maybe this one will work better. Travel safely xxx ooo
Great job on the blogging Kathy and Rob! Glad your great adventure is off to a smooth start with the added bonus of the beautiful Fall colours along the way! Safe travels!
Love Dianne
Great picture of the Terry Fox memorial! I’m sharing it with my class tomorrow – they raised the most money in the entire school for the Terry Fox Foundation at our school run this year. Safe travels! xo
I look forward to going to the “Parrot’s Perch” every evening and looking at your “Daily Droppings”. Beautiful pictures.
Great blog! Cool to follow along with you as you go. Great pics and stories. Brings back memories of our travels along that same road. Watch out for leeches if you go in the water anywhere near Kakabeka Falls.
I am enjoying your blog and relating to some of your RV adventures! It’s such a fun way to travel and see the sites. The Terry Fox Memorial is bigger than I imagined but such a tribute. The foliage colours amongst the backdrop of Northern Ontario is breathtaking.
Happy Trails! xo
Love the blog! The pictures and details are fantastic. The Superior route was always my favourite when driving to Manitoba annually for years. I’d love to go through there at least one more time!
Can’t wait to see more!
Safe travels.