We had a leisurely start - Delbert made us breakfast at the Oasis and we waved good-bye to everyone as we headed the trailer west. It was a long day of driving so that we could spend the night just before the gates to Jasper National Park. That left us with a pleasant day's drive to Mackenzie where Dan's cousin Gloria lives with her husband Norman.
We had a good visit with them. Gloria walked us around the town on her exercise route! The town has been hit hard by the recession and there are many empty houses offered at fire sale prices. The mill has been bought and is being re-opened. Other industry is planned so a revival is coming. Not everyone could wait.
Norman, Gloria and Tica took us on a ramble along Lake Williston. Tica likes to encounter grizzly bears to earn her keep but no joy on this particular day. I am glad she was there to keep watch and also glad that was all she had to do!
From Mackenzie we were heading south. One more stop in Williams Lake to visit my cousin Margaret. It was a short visit - we were leaving the trailer in her yard. We would be back in a couple of weeks for a Bag Lady on Holidays event - the Williams Lake Fall Fair. We would stay at Marg's then and show Lynne around the area.
The last leg of the journey we made good time without the trailer and by dinner time we were home! March to August - what an adventure!
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