We are behind schedule a day because we finally had our first tire blow-out, on this long, lonely, stretch of highway in the Yukan. We thought we were in the middle of nowhere, (when in actuality we were within 10 miles of Destruction Bay) and we had to unload the backseat to get to the jack. We're jacking the trailer up (slowly), when we discover we have no way to take the lug nuts off the trailer tire because the jack that we had fit Lisa's truck only! We really think we have landed ourselves in a pickle when along come three canadians who preceded to change the tire. They even went down to one of their friends and borrowed something to take the lug nuts off, since the tool they had didn't fit our trailer tire either. They then directed us to (get this) a tire shop where we bought a new tire, and a 4 way lug. (We hadn't seen a place to have any repairs done in hundreds of miles!! It is a good thing the tire blew there, because the next 300 miles were pure misery! It took us a whole day to go two hundred miles!
We made it across the border with no problems at all....took 5 minutes. As soon as we crossed the border, hordes of gigantic misquitos carried Lisa off. By the time I reached the area they had dropped her, the huge black flies were feasting on her carcass. (This is actually a little joke for our Porky's Landing friends.)
We have sent a pic of the first American place we saw when we crossed the border. Also included is a couple of shots of lakes and mountains.
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4 comments:
You made it! And along the way, you met some angels when you thought you were all alone! How awesome is that! Did the the flying things return Lisa (Smile)? Love you and miss you all. Have fun!
YAY! You made it!! We are so happy you are there! David was wondering what was taking so long....think he was a little worried!! The pics are beautiful! What a gorgeous place! We can't wait to visit!! It's funny how you guys took off to Alaska when we are taking off to Florida!! LOL We miss you! David sends his love and says to be careful!! Take care and get some medical help for Lisa!! LOL!! Damn Skeeters!! Hugs!!
You two should be very proud of yourselves.....and just think about the special people you met along the way!
Yay!
Danny and Michael
So glad you both made it safe and sound. Can't wait to see more pictures. Take care and keep in touch.
Love,
Kim and Michael
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