We left Smithers this morning around 8:15 am trying to capture the rising sun at our first stop. It was -30˚ and we were bundled up with long john's, scarves, snow pants etc. The roads weren't totally clear and I had been warned about black ice. Not being confident at the curves, I slowed down to go around them, even pulling over to let others pass. I was fine, the car was fine, I just knew I had lots of time to capture the needed photos, so why worry about things I didn't need to.
British Columbia is GORGEOUS! The scenery changes around every corner. I wonder if people living in British Columbia actually see the mountains, or if they are just a backdrop to their lives. For us, they are magical. I became intrigued with the sun catching the tips of the mountains while the rest of the mountain, and us, were in the shadows of our surroundings. At one point, we were not much more than a car width from a CN train - THAT WAS FUN! We experienced a 30˚ difference during a 4.5 hour drive - from Smithers BC to Prince Rupert, BC. I have to say, it was lovely to gas up in Prince Rupert and not have my hands freeze while holding the nozzle! We are now in Terrace, BC on our way back to Edmonton, then Saskatoon. The drive through B.C. on Highway #16 offers many breathtaking moments, many "Angel Choir singing" moments. I am excited that we made the trip during December and appreciate that Mother Nature was kind to us. I think I have many exciting paintings from this trip and look forward to beginning one when I return home to Saskatoon! Tomorrow, December 29th will see us back in Prince George and on December 30th we will be back at my daughter's to enjoy our grandchildren and New Years. This has been a fabulous adventure!
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