...continued from Part 1 below
Sept 24, 2010 - The rain has let up by morning. We had decided to stay on Atlantic time for the whole trip, so the morning light is an hour behind us. Today we want to make it to Thunder Bay, so we have to get an early start. We've lost 1 - 1 1/2 hours due to the traffic in Ottawa and the torrential downpour last night, so we need to make up time. Today is going to be a better day, right? It ends up it is! The scenery from Sudbury to Thunder Bay is gorgeous! The Lake Superior area is beautiful and I am definitely coming back here when I can spend more time and enjoy the area. Unfortunately, the sun only comes out sporadically during the morning, and the rest of the time we have clouds and a little rain now and then. But, that's OK. At least it doesn't rain steadily!
As we drive along this winding, mountainous highway I can't help but think of Terry Fox. We are on the same highway that he ran all those years ago! I have always held Terry in high-esteem, but seeing the actual road where he ran a marathon a day really puts things in perspective. It leaves me speechless. One thing I have wanted to see is the monument to Terry near Thunder Bay where he ended his journey. Now it is just hours away.
The hills are alive with colour. Lake Superior's water is as green as any Caribbean beach I've been on. I REALLY want to spend hours here with my camera. Darn it!! We have too tight a schedule, so I will just have to be satisfied with Jenn snapping pictures out the window. BUT, like I said above, I will return to this area in the future.
Ontario is a BIG province! The drive to Thunder Bay is looooong!! We arrive quite late at night, and I am too tired to stop at Terry's monument. From the highway we can see it on a hill above, all lit up. But, I am only thinking about bed at this point in time. Next time, Terry! Next time!
So, we need to find a motel. You'd think they'd be just off the exit, but nooooo! After driving around Thunder Bay for a bit, we stop at a gas station and they tell us there is one just a minute or two away. Good! We pull up under the awning out front and I step inside to inquire about a room. The guy at the front desk spies the dog and right away expresses concern. "There will be an extra fee for the dog, IF we accept it." "If?" I ask. "If I put my hand down towards it and it goes to bite me, it can't stay." Well, Oliver, who continues to be an angel, wouldn't hurt a flea. So, no worries there. "How much then in total?" I ask. "$189.99." Hahaha!!! What he REALLY meant to say, was that we and the dog are NOT welcome!! That's what $189.99 says to me! Well, as luck would have it, the motel 2 more minutes down the road welcomes the dog with open arms for $99 a night. You do the math!
MORE TO COME (including pictures)...
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