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The Trucks Before Departure: Toyota 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder

 

Clearing Skies on Highway 99 Near Lilloet

 

Upon returning from Vancouver Island, we spent the following day loading all of our gear into the trucks. Once the luggage, tents, fishing poles, and the rest of our equipment was loaded we left Vancouver and headed north. We decided to take the scenic Sea to Sky highway that meanders along the coast of Howe Sound, eventually climbing into the Coast Mountains. We stopped for a picnic lunch in the resort town of Whistler. Once finished, we continued through fog and rain on Highway 99. The road turned inland and the weather improved. As we drove through the town of Lilloet the skies began to clear.

 

 

 

Lunch at Dairy Queen

 

 

 

We pulled into 100 Mile House at six, hungry and a bit weary. We decided to introduce the Dutch to a Canadian dining institution; Dairy Queen! Less than impressed, the Dutch declared the dining experience at McDonald's far superior than at Dairy Queen. Appalled, we left for Quesnel.

 

 

 

 

Aren Driving The 4Runner

 

 

Aren took the wheel and drove the rest of the way. Except for a freak thunderstorm that last only about ten minutes, the weather was beautiful and the drive picturesque. Nearly twelve hours after our departure we arrived at Uncle Bob's farm in Quesnel, exhausted and ready to introduce Aren to Uncle Bob's bottle of Gibson's.

 

 

 

 

 

Uncle Bob's House In Quesnel

 

 


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