That's how the conversation started. Call it adventurous or stupidity, we decided to drive straight through Calgary and head for home. I think all the nights in hotels and stops in restaurants were getting to us. We awoke to rain in Regina yesterday morning and got on the road by 8:30 a.m. local time.
Moose Jaw, Swift Current, and a lunch stop in Medicine Hat. While Carrie got some food with the kids, I decided to stop at the Shell station to fill up. It was later in Golden, B.C., that I realized I left my credit card back in "The Hat" :-( Credit card company was phoned and card cancelled. Oh well.
Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Golden, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Coquihalla, Hope, Home. What a drive. We arrived home at 1:30 a.m., after 1689 kilometres. It was a tough haul, but getting into our our beds was worth it. Kate and Sam slept through most of B.C., and Jake faded shortly after. Sam and Kate were carried to bed and for once, Jake went to bed without complaint. Shortly after (at about 2:30 a.m. Jake claimed, "I can't sleep!" That's more the Jake we know.
Well, it had been quite a journey. 14,400 kilometres across a truly enormous country! Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we all learned a great deal. I think this blog was a great way to process, learn, and stay in touch. It's an experience I think every Canadian should have! I hope you've enjoyed it.
The World's Tallest Teepee in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
The Beautiful Rocky Mountains, Alberta, B.C.
