Day 24
Today was a long drive day: Edmonton to Dawson Creek BC - 590 km; but, it wasn't too bad, we left the rain behind in Edmonton and drove in sunny skis most of the way. The day started at 12 C and ended at 23 C.
Dawson Creek is known as the start of the Alaska highway, the US military arrived here in 1942 to build the highway to Fairbanks. The town went from 500 to 10,000 people overnight. We drove around and found all the picture spots, only one is shown here.
With the luck we have been having at the casinos I bought some lotto Max tickets just before the deadline tonight - I'll let you know how that turned out.
We learned today that the "Top of the World" Highway in Alaska from Tok to Chicken is closed. There was a wash-out. Our original itinerary would have us there in 5 more days. We may have to change that. Rosemarie's sister told us we could call her if we needed anything; she lives in Anchorage; Rosemarie would you please contact her and tell her we need her to call the governor and have him get that fixed pronto.... too bad Sarah is not still the gov, I'm sure she would have had it fixed by now.
OKEY DOKEY ... I'll get right on that ... maybe with Arden's connections she can get something done for you PDQ ... LOL
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