We planned to get an early start today, after taking a brisk walk around the campground. However, when we returned to the RV we met our "neighbors" who were from England, Roger and Mary. We ended up chatting with them until 11:30! Seems like we can't get off before noon no matter how hard we try.
It was a beautiful day as we continued up the Bulkley Valley. We stopped at the Visitors' Center at New Hazelton, which is at the confluence of the Skeena and the Bulkley rivers. We had hoped they had Wi-Fi there, but they didn't. What we did find was the daily Farmers' Market set up in the back parking lot. Local folks were there selling everything from honey to garden starts, bakery items, and hand made goods. I chatted with an older man who had healthy looking veggie starts for sale. He confessed that he grows them in a greenhouse to get a jump start on the growning season. Hazelton had a Hudson Bay Company Trading Post here in 1868, so selling goods here is not a new idea.
From there we followed the Skeena River as we made our way north onto The Cassiar Highway. We had not been driving long before David yelled, "Bear!" A black bear ran into the woods at the side of the road. He was too fast for a photo, but there was enough evidence to give David another trip to Tim Horton's.
There are several provincial parks along the Cassiar Highway, so we decided to check them out. The first one we came to was Meziadin (mezy-AD-in) Lake Park. We were thrilled as soon as we drove into the park and saw the lake surrounded by snowy peaks. Eureka! This is what we have been looking for!
To make it even better, we had stumbled upon the other Lazy Dazers who had taken the ferry from Port Angeles. Tony and Michelle had gone fishing that day and caught two large Dolly Vardens, so the gang had planned a spontaneous fish fry and potluck. We were just in time to join them.
Over a wonderful dinner we told our friends that as much as we enjoyed their company, we had decided to slow down the pace and travel on our own.
Slowing down seem to be a difficult thing to do in our culture. To put aside schedules, timelines and calendars goes against the system that pushes us to do more, produce more and be more.
For years I have heard the adage "less is more", and finally I am starting to feel comfortable living that way.
What a beautiful part of the world! And, what a fun adventure. I am getting a much greater understanding of RV life. Looks pretty good from here, although I'm not too sure about the bear part.
ReplyDeleteSlowing down is just what I hope to be able to do by getting on the truck with Collin. While we will still have schedules, for me, I will only be doing one thing at a time, in the moment, and thinking about at most one or perhaps two days ahead, instead of 2 weeks at minimum here at the nursery. Not quite as slow as RVing, but it's a start!
ReplyDeleteLearning to say "no" is hard, but that way lies freedom. Just be.
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