Several days to catch up! Starting with Wednesday!

We either haven't been near a computer or near one with no time for the last several days .. so now we have several updates to make!

So - let's see ..

Wednesday we woke up in Revelstoke. I was up pretty early and walked to the Tim Horton's across the street to buy a coffee for Derek. Figured that would help to make the morning happy for him - let's just say he's generally not a morning person.

We actually made it down for the continental breakfast, which often seems to be a rare thing for us. It was perfect - just what we needed - some juice and toast and cereal. Can't beat it!

We even fit in a swim this morning, before having to check out. The pool and hottub were great! The pool wasn't too cold .. again, perfect!

We made our checkout and were leaving Revelstoke before lunch.

The only thing we didn't do that would have been awesome was whitewater rafting. Of course there's whitewater rafting in many places through the mountains, but Derek had found a pamphlet for one in Revelstoke (Apex) and there was a group going out this morning at 10am, and we could have been back by 2pm. But we figured it best to hit the road, as we were planning to get to Vancouver, and didn't want to be rolling in at 1am. And we needed to allow extra time - because we are very good at finding things to do along the way.

So, we were on our way!

We stopped at a suspension bridge before Sicamous - was pretty cool - even Derek made it across - pretty impressive, as he's got this fear of heights!

At Sicamous, we stopped at a car wash - while Derek was washing the car, I called ahead to Tracy to give our eta .. when I asked for a payphone, the owner insisted I just make the call, "it's probably local anyway", he said. I told him it wouldn't be - I was calling Vancouver - and he said "well you're not going to be talking all day are you?!" So a quick free call .. should help when the cell bill comes next bill ;-P

We stopped again in Salmon Arm for some lunch - we found a Little Caesar's and picked up a $5 ready-to-go pizza - quick and simple - and we devoured it.

Driving through Sorrento - we spent some time looking for Uncle Gaynor's cabin - I kind of remembered where it would be, but just couldn't find the spot. Turns out we were close - we were to turn at the burnt out Shell station - and apparently we were right there and Derek had remembered seeing it. Oh well, next time!

We made our way to Kamloops, then on to the Coquihalla. Derek said after his fingers were white - he was gripping the steering wheel so tight!

We stopped in Hope, and ended up finding the Othello Tunnels in the Coquihalla Mountain. This guy (can't remember who right now) had recognized that the area was in threat of being taken over by the Americans - it was easier for them to come up for trade, and so we needed a way to ensure trains could get through the mountains easier. Tunnels were blasted through the mountains (perfectly aligned) and bridges built across the canyons. This saved many miles when trying to get through the mountains at this point. And so, Canada was saved! ;-)

We made it to Tracy's that evening - and sat up for a couple hours visiting, then off to bed by 11pm! We were exhausted!