We left Wawa in the mist and overcast, but it cleared up as the day went on. Very little traffic as we made our way to and past Thunder Bay, and on to Dryden. The roads are so MUCH better than years ago, excellent surface most of the way. Lots of ups and downs though, would affect the big rigs more than our van.
Gas reached $1.50/ltr across northern Ontario, varied quite a bit. We oil-burners caught a break with diesel prices usually in the low $1.30's, and $1.20 today in Steinbach. No forest fires or even smoke since the French River area though.
Today's route:
You folks are making good time on your journey west. Reminds me a lot of our trip out that way nearly 4 years ago. Sault St Marie, Dryden, Wawa, Thunder Bay all bring back memories. Memories going all the way back to the 50's actually. Tire pressures are always a worry for sure but at least you only have 4 of them instead of 6 or 10. I remember traveling across the prairies one night in the early 70's and pulling over to get out and watch the Aurora Borealis. It has remained one of my greatest visual memories. All the best to you folks and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteNice to see and hear where you are!
ReplyDeleteHard to believe you were still in ontario, after leaving wednesday! I have never been out west!
Thats sheep farm interesting,,,
Lots of interesting products!!
Glad ur tires are ok,, thats good news,,,,
Great scenery,,,
Safe travels,,,
You are making good time, nice to hear throats are pretty good. last time was that route was back in the '70s, Keep on enjoying the journey travelling safe.
ReplyDeleteThe highway along the north shore of Lake Superior is one of my favourites. Here's hoping you stopped a few times to enjoy the scenery! (Zoom, zoom :-) )
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your tires have seated nicely (or whatever), so you should be good to go on the rest of your trip. Things are easier when you don't have something like that niggling in the back of our mind.
Keep safe and keep on truckin'!