The drive was really good, with only a few bits do construction. One of the bits of construction really slowed us down. We could only travel 50kms through it and I am sure that added at least an hour to our journey. It did rain a bit along our drive, but not too much.
We did find the that there were some issues with the highways once we hit Alberta. The road was really bumpy, similar to what happens with frost heaves under the roads at home. The other issue was the really tiny signs that let you know which highway is in which direction. We missed the little sign for highway 22 and had to turn around and go back. This was a frustration all down the highway as we attempted to follow highway 22 to Crossfield. Paul calls the signs the whisper direction signs- and that Alberta doesn't really want you to find where you are going so it whispers you directions...ha!
We stopped in Drayton Valley at the Dairy Queen. We really went in just to use the toilets, but we were "forced" to get blizzards.
I like to make up words sometimes, and on this trip I made up a shortened form for kilometres- kahloms - pronounced Kah loms. Same as spelt. Paul and the kids teased me about no one would understand it....but now that I have shared it with you all, it will be in popular and used all over by the time we are back in Whitehorse.
We let Cassel drive from Sundrie to Crossfield. It was an interesting drive and we saw a truck towing a robot! Paul was so excited he just happen to have his camera out....too bad his thumb was in the way in the pictures.
We arrived about 7pm and after many hugs and greeting, we unloaded the van and enjoyed a grand meal. It was so nice to see Mary and Chico and we were up until midnight visiting and playing games.
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