The good news is that our car broke down at a gas station in a major B.C. city, the bad news is that it is Dawson Creek B.C. and there are no mechanics to fix our minor problem until Monday Morning.
When we found out we had to spend another night. We tried our best to stay optimistic, however, we became a little worried when we began asking locals for tips on how best to spend our day. They seemed genuinely puzzled and at a loss for words. The best advice we could find..(including information from the Visitors Center) was to check out a little walking trail by the high school (very little), a self-guided walking tour of 4 blocks of inconsequential businesses. One clerk even recommended that we rent a couple of movies and go lay down in our hotel room. Here is a picture of an exciting town square...keep in mind this is a special day because of an antique car show in town.
It was clear to us that we needed to make our own fun so we entered a triathlon of sorts. Unfortunately, we were beat out by a pair of 8 year olds who, by the way, had home court advantage. 
We ended the day at a museum watching a one hour film on the construction of the Alaskan Highway--which by the way, is riveting.
We really hope to be back on the road tomorrow because honestly, we cannot endure a remake of Groundhog's Day in Dawson Creek.
I am glad you had such a good time in Dawson Creek. I am surprised they didn't have to call the cops with two of you in town. Cathy probably would have tipped you over the edge.
ReplyDeleteHey- what you were embarassed by your older sister and removed the picture? You got some splaining to do?
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