Part of the group wanted to go up to visit Barkerville this
morning so they jumped in the van and headed off. I was staying with Ajax as the Barkerville Park
is not dog friendly. This meant that I
got up late and had a lazy breakfast with Earnie and Jos.
Quesnel was celebrating Billy Barker Days and so the whole
town was dressed to party. The main street was shut down and there was a huge
flea market on main street, there was a midway in the big park down by the info
center, a farmers market in another park, flower baskets hanging from every
light post, bands on the corners, a big rodeo was on, a demolition derby
complete with mud bog races and of course a parade. So being parade types Earnie, Jos, Ajax, and
I walked across the big bridge to downtown and found a nice shady spot to sit
on the curb and watch. It was a great
parade. It had everything from marching bands, to the Shriners in the little
cars. Everybody loved the parade.
After the parade Ajax and I headed back to the motorhome as
it was 29C and too hot for a big black dog wearing a thick fur coat. After a snack a cool down we went for a
little walk but it was too hot so were retreated to the A/C in the motorhome
where we both enjoyed an afternoon nap.
By 4:00Pm the Barkerville tour group was back and we sat in
the parking lot drinking beer and telling tales. Jos and I walked up and got takeout pizza for
supper and then had a little riders meeting.
It was everything a rest day is supposed to be --- Lazy.
Tomorrow is 172 kms up to Purden Lake so early night.
Terry
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