July 7, 2010

Got off fairly early today, however not early enough for Paul. He obviously doesn’t understand how girls cannot just roll out of bed and look as beautiful as we do every day. I’m sure by the end of this trip he’ll get it!

The road from St. Cloud to the border was much better quality than the day before, the girls were able to entertain themselves with all the video games. Things were quite smooth until we stopped at a rest area just before Grand Forks, ND, when another camper gentleman pointed out that we had a broken leaf spring, that is a necessary part in holding up the camper, needless to say it had to be fixed! After many phone calls we were told they couldn’t fit us in until Thursday. Paul however decided if he could get to part he could probably fix it. We finally found the part at Grand Forks Welding and they were happy to assist us i fixing it, approx. 20 minutes it took! So the minor mechanical problem set us back about 2 hours total. A picture of us in the shop is attached, I wanted the girls to pose with the mechanics, but Paul discouraged that saying they were too busy, I personally think they would have been honored, but I didn’t push it, I will be sending them a thank you email though!!!

Crossing the border was very hassle free, not a long wait and not too many questions. However they wouldn’t stamp the girls passports, and when I inquired about them he really didn’t see to care!

We arrived at our Campground, which I picked, at around 7pm. It was in Westbourne, Manitoba, Ofty’s Riverside Campground, only $28! It was a cute place right on the Whitemud River. They had a pool, which the girls enjoyed and plenty of space to ride bikes. The mosquitoes however were thick and huge, we spent limited time outside! This was also our first experience of the late sunsets, about 10pm! All in all a good day, just looking forward to a couple of long days on the road, but the Edmonton mall is in sight!!! Just a couple more days!!

July 8, 2010

Just as it was a late sunset, it was an early sunrise! Yikes!!! Paul, being the farmer, was up early and harping for us to get moving! He was ready to unplug the electric and get moving before I even had my hair dried or my first cup of coffee!!!! We were on the road by 7:30!

We haven’t seen much but farmland, lots of canola fields, they are very beautiful, bright yellow. Seem to stop for gas quite a bit, only about 9 miles to the gallon and gas has ran us about $10 more to fill up than in the states, but most of the gas stations are full service, and a nice young man comes out and fills up for you, man would I really appreciate that back home!!!!

We are shooting for Edmonton by the end of today, but I don’t think we will!

Well we did make it to Edmonton, it was 10:00 pm but we made it and we have wifii!!! yeah me! Nice campground though and very close to the Mall, that is where we will be tomorrow!!!

We are very tired though, went about 700-800 miles today. the girls were very good though, guess the mall excites them too. Look out Paul!