Alaska Day 22

Today we try and make it down to the lower 48. We were on the road by 6:00 am, heading south. We decided to eat breakfast at some town I can't pronounce, or even spell, but it is about 40 miles south of Williams Lake. We gassed up first and then went to the local restaurant. The attendant at the station says it is a great place to eat, but then again we found out later her parents own the place.

Turns out it was the best breakfast I have had in Canada. To make matters even better, it was the biggest bargain. Three meats, three eggs, pan fried potatoes, and toast with a Ginger Ale for $10.00. Couldn't beat that deal with a stick.

After breakfast we headed south on Highway 97. The ride was scenic but what surprised me was the change in vegetation. We went from lush forest to arid conditions in within a couple of miles. Of course the temperatures started to rise with the change of conditions.

Our goal was to get to the lower 48, and we did make it. We crossed the boarder around 2:00 pm and by 3 we were in a motel in Tonasket, Washington. By 3:30 we were eating lunch with fresh brewed tea and free refills. It's good to be back in ones own country.

Tomorrow we head to
Spokane via Cooley Dam to get a front tire for my bike. Not sure how far we will make it tomorrow, but be assured we will have fresh brewed tea and free refills.