May 28-29-30-31

Traveling along on the 28^th and 29^th was pretty uneventful other than the fact that Jane and Roger had two bikes they had in a bike rack on the back of their camper fall off as we were going down the highway. A nice couple behind them tried to get one in their car but it wouldn't fit. A guy came along in a pickup and said he'd take it to the police station in the next town. When they went there – no bike. Either he hadn't gotten there or never intended to go there. Anyway, they are minus 2 bikes – the other one was trashed.

We've stayed in provincial campgrounds the last two nights and they are very nice. Cost less than $30 with electric. Sunny days – minimal showers – thank goodness. At one stop we had to pay almost $5.00 per gallon for diesel – yikes!

May 30 Today we're headed for Dawson Creek, BC. This is where the Alaska Highway begins. It was ordered built by FDR in 1942 as a military necessity. The troops constructed it in 8 months and 12 days – 1400 miles. Took a picture at the 0 Mile Marker. So we're off!

Mile Marker 17.3: We took a side loop that went on a portion of the original Alaska Hwy and the Kiskatinaw River curved bridge. This 531 ft original timber bridge is the only one still in use.

May 31 Mile Marker 283 (Fort Nelson) Still no internet. May be some time before we find one. This morning we saw a mama black bear with her two cubs along the road but not in time to take a picture. We're still in B.C. But the vastness is awesome. So far road has been very good. We had to use some of the extra fuel we have along to get to this town. Just paid $151.00 to fill up.

Mile Marker 358 Just a quick stop so thought I'd send this off.  I have some pictures but the internet connection isn't very fast so I'll send them later.