Day 5 Alberta to Mile 0

Sunset in Saskatchewan.

A couple hours later - the horizon is still aglow.

Ken has been averaging 700miles per day, driving.  Late last night, we were amazed by the long long sunset.  Even at 11pm, we could see the red-orange on the western horizon and the deep blue to the south.  As we approached Llyodminster, AB, I noticed the brilliant dancing colors of the Aurora Borealis to the north.  What a phenomenon! The northern lights and the "midnight sun" together on the Canadian prairie.  Ken pulled over, we got the kids out of the car to see and he set up the camera.  He had taken photos of the Lights in Iceland back in April, so he know what he needed to do to get good photos. They aren't downloaded yet, but we will share them when we can.

We spend about 40 minutes watching the Lights and getting pictures (and applying bug repellent)..  Then we made camp at the Walmart in Lloydminster.  Tim Hortons for coffee, "steeped tea", and a box of Timkins this morning, then back on the road.

We have tried unsuccessfully, for two days, to find a SIM card and pre-paid plan for my phone.  It was so easy in Iceland - no so much in Canada.😢. But, there is often free wi-fi at various stores and Ken's phone works, so far.

UPDATE:  Zeke's foot is much better!!!

"Follow the Yellow Canola Fields" through Saskechawan and Alberta

Later this afternoon, we will arrive at Dawson Creek, British Columbia - Mile "0" of the Alaskan Highway.  

Rochfort Bridge trestle.  Second longest wood railroad trestle in the world.  2414ft long built in 1914

Then the prairie flats gave way to the conifer forest and rolling hills. (Near Fox Creek, AB)

Welcome to British Columbia!  We are 30 minutes from the campground and Mile 0 of the Alaskan Highway.  

We made it!  Mom & Dad were waiting for us!