Day 34 - May 24 FAREWELL TO A TERRITORIAL FRIEND

Today we said a very fond farewell to the Northwest Territories. It was the reason we undertook this adventure and we're so happy we did. The weather was pretty well the story of the day - and it wasn't a good story at all. It was a long drive of over 600 kilometres and it rained steadily for the first six and a half hours. After 29 days of perfect weather in the 34 so far that was a little depressing.

We'd seen quite a few Sandy Cranes up here but were never able to photograph one. This guy was a little more co-operative with his time but turned to takeoff as I arrived.

As I have mentioned before, one of the things I love most about wilderness road trips is the isolation. It was time to change drivers about 80 kilometres north of the border so all we did was stop and do it. No need to go to the side of the road...it was about 7:30AM and there was no one to be seen in any direction.

It truly was like saying goodbye to a friend. To add to the sadness we have only six days left before we fly home. NWT we leave with fond memories and adventures. I guess more people enter from this end of the highway (from Dawson Creek, BC) than where we entered on the west corner near Watson Lake, YT because the sign has the added 60th Parallel bonus.

Another exiting bear.

About half an hour before entering Peace River, Alberta the rains stopped and the sun came out bringing that gorgeous blue sky with it. A welcome sight indeed. We are here overnight only then headed south, exactly where we do not know. We'd like to land about half way between here and Calgary. Hang in there, we'll let you know.

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