“…its about the journey, not the destination…”

Nice place to have breakfast in New Hazelton BC

      There was no restaurant open at 7am so I went to a small grocery store and then went to the town park and had a  little picnic. I stopped early this morning at Moricetown, which had a nice park along the side of the road with picnic benches. As I sat there a nice older gentleman walked up and asked me where I was from. We talked for about 1/2 an hour. His name was Dominic and he was an “Indian” (his word, not mine). He told me that June 21 was a special day for his people, and he was walking to a meeting. He was curious about the motorcycle and asked me several questions about it. Later in the day I saw a sign stating that today was Aboriginal day. Another great encounter.

Dominic who was on his way to Aboriginal celebrations.

     Spent time riding with two women today. Deborah, from Alberta and Beverly who is from Minnesota. Deborah has ridden for 40 years. Riding with others has a special dynamic. The person leading must take into account that the other bikes also need room to pass, and to warn the following riders of danger coming up. The last rider also has a responsibility to keep track of what is happening behind the group. They need to stay close enough so that a car can’t get in between the bikes, which can be dangerous. 

Debbie is on the left, Bev on the right.

      When we entered the town of Smithers it was clear be were back in civilization. Lots of stores, restaurants, shops, ect. AND cell service! We rode on until the town of Houston where Deborah stopped by the largest fishing rod in the world (so it said). The day had warmed up so we took off some of our riding gear to get more comfortable. The ladies rode on, but I looked around to get gas. 

Stop in Moricetown where I met Dominic

     Lunch in Burns Lake, and then on south. I stopped for a break in Fraser Lake at a park they had there; great view! Then on for 90 miles to Prince George where I am spending the night. Time to finish the blog for today.