Through the corn fields of Chilliwack, passed a speed trap just before Hope (I slowed down), Dino town closing down forever in September (sad isn't it), and then a stop at the old Toll booth. Yeah, savings of $10. It was a little chilly at the top - 15 degrees. Felt good to stretch our legs and get the kids out. Had to switch adults, as Z was reaching her "toll".
Now 10:15am and the push to Kamloops for lunch was on. Finished the 5th children's CD already, man that was fast! Entertainment switch worked great as both kids were satisfied with what they were doing. Dad had a few moments of dozing off (lucky guy). Nothing but 110km/hour and two lanes. Good old Coquihalla. Couldn't ask for more. Lots of Albertans heading home. I'm sure they escaped the Stampede.
12 noon. Into Kamloops. Stopped to take a pic with the giant Kamloops Trout. Wow what a treat!
Forgot it was Sunday and not a lot open. Went to check out a couple of Chinese restaurants, but I guess Sunday is a slow day in good old Kamloops.
Settled on Lotus Inn in South Kamloops. I guess it is a tourist attraction because there was a tour bus out front. No doubt the all you can eat smorgasbord for $10.95 is the best deal in town.
We settled for rice and wonton. Good old mom makes friends easily. Wendy put on her charm to actually get some wonton ho, which they said they didn't have.
Ice cap mocha and 10 timbits and we are off again. GPS pointing us to Revelstoke with many stops in between.
Almost 1:30pm.
Zoie fighting to nap, but finally Wen gets a break from entertaining. Kyle just hanging out in the back and being a model passenger. Too bad the sun was always on his side. Just a little hot!
3:00pm Craiga
llachie. The last Spike. What a treat to step on a piece of what little know Canadian History we have. Some good pics. Funny thing when we took a picture in front of the mural, the Mah's are the only Chinese actually in it. Quite ironic when it was the Chinese who actually built it in the first place?3:30pm Enchanted Forest. I've been passing this place for years and always wondered what it was about. A cheesy road side attraction? Yes if you are 25, single and nothing else to do. A 2 and 5 year old on the other hand - perfect! A great way to spend 90 minutes stretching our legs and weary behind. Zoie and Kyle loved it. You would think it was Disneyland. Lots of little fairy tale houses that the two (and us attempted) to crawl into. The fun was figuring out what house was coming up next.
(below was actually edited on Monday in Calgary as I was cut short the night before)
5Pm on the road to Revelstoke. That stop was the best thing for our legs and more importantly our mindset. Mindfullness at it's best!
Ah Days Inn. Nothing left but a 1 bedroom suite with 2 queen beds and a pullout couch. After a family meeting in the van we went with it. The seniors discount because of Dad and the free breakfast was the kicker.
Not a bad place, clean, non smoking (except outside the room). Fridge to refreeze the ice packs and keep the water and coke cold. Just a place to sleep and run around. The kids anyway.
Off to the big town to look for food. Pizza for us and chow faan for Ma and Ba. It is hard to remember we are not in the fast paced world of Vancouver. Everything is in slooooooowwww motion. I think there were only 100 people in the whole area and it took 45 mins for food. It was like watching trying to watch toast or wait for a bus. At least there was entertainment at the Plaza. Sharon Shook was singing Karaoke style (without the TV). If only I had my Elvis song list and my suite, I could rock the town of Revelstoke on a Sunday night.
Finally after a pic with the Grizzly statues it was time to get to bed. A quick shower, especially the kids feet, PJ's, 15 mins of Spongebob and a Justin Bieber video, book and then Kyle was easily out by 8:15pm.
Zoie, well that was a different story. After a few more books and colouring, she took off her t-shirt because she was hot, we tried her. It didn't work at first as she threw Ashia at Kyle while he was sleeping. He stirred, but was still out.
Back out in the living room. She fought till the bitter end. Even with threats of sleeping in the van. Man she was a piece of work. How she had so much energy?
Out 9:15pm.
Now our turn. After a major thunder and lightning storm, we were ready to knock out. Ba was snoring up a storm already. I was trying to stream some Chinese TV for Ma, but could only get Mandarin channels.
Enough. Too bed we all went. I snored apparently. I guess I was pretty tired. It's either too many beers or extremely tired which brings that on. Latter it was.
See you tomorrow.
Darren, Wendy, Ma, Ba, Kyle and Zoie.
Thunder!
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