Day Six - Banff to Sand Point, Idaho

Sorry - couldn't post yesterday because there was no 'net connection. It's maybe just as well because the only post required would be.... RAIN!

I guess I can add a little. We shortened our route a little. The plan was to travel over the mountain from Banff to Revelstoke. When our friend, the desk clerk, heard of our intention she looked as though she thought we were insane. We asked her what the problem was, she explained that there was a good possibility that there would be snow falling at that altitude and unless we could put on studs or chains, it might be a good idea if we chose an alternate route. We did.

Our new route headed south right after crossing the mountains into Radium Hot Springs. It was a great road. Deer along side the road were somewhat unnerving, but they stayed put and we had a cool (40 degrees F) but enjoyable ride. The rain was sporadic from then on and at times was torrential... at times it was impossible to see.

Our border crossing had us sitting in a line for about an hour, but we passed through with little delay when it was our turn.

By then we were feeling like drowned rats and ended the day at a Super 8 in Sand Point, Idaho.

I am convinced Charlie and I can make a fortune visiting drought plagued areas and charging the local farmers for our services. Sounds like California might use our talent as well to assist with those pesky fires.

More later.