In Vancouver!

We were both so exhausted last night after our ordeal of being stuck on hi-way 93, that neither one had enough energy to chat. We both went to sleep almost immediately. Shushma and I woke up early this morning, we both decided if it was at all possible to make it home by the evening we would do so.

After breakfast we hoped and prayed that TCH going west beyond Golden was in good shape. We wanted no more hi-way drama in our lives!

We were on the road by 9:30 a.m., gratefully the hi-way was not closed and the open road lay in front of us. I was most concerned about Rogers Pass through the Canadian Rockies near Revelstoke, I had traveled this stretch of the road before and remember it's beauty and the road's curvaceous nature! This pass is certainly the crowing glory of the Trans Canada Hi-way. The road is carved around the mountains and at times goes through the mountains with five tunnels. It is a sight to behold! The tunnels add a measure of protection from avalanches. Many railway workers were killed at Rogers Pass due to avalanches.

We filled up on gasoline every opportunity we had and we used the bathroom facilities at every stop we made! My sister is used to having her iPhone work in every location, however, it does not work in the Canadian Rockies! I think at times cell phone towers intrude on the scenic beauty of this planet and I was grateful the ugly things were nowhere to be found on these majestic mountains-- having said that, you are in a tough spot if you need help, there is no way of calling for aid. Though, there are plenty of other drivers that can be of assistance, it's not like driving to Alaska where for stretches of road my car was the only car on the road!

We stopped by Shuswap lake for lunch, we sat in the car with the top down and enjoyed our pizza and a Coke, took a couple of pictures, talked a bit more about our incredulous journey; marveled at our unique experience and then, we were back on the road.

We made it home by the evening and now it was time to relay our story to family and friends who were surprised, shocked, dumbfounded, but were glad to have two sisters home safe and sound from their excellent adventure!

For me it has been a phenomenal journey, I can look back and really appreciate the road I have been on for the past twenty five days. It took a long time to get here, yet easily one could spend another month on the road. After a while the familiar begins to beckon and the road stretched out in front looks alien. Soon it will be time to go home and sleep in my own bed!