Day 3

After much backing and forthing with Vance and Randy about the route north, we have decided to change our route. We were going to take Hwy 40 from Hinton to Grande Prairie/Peace River, but the road is full of 'wavy parts' where the trailer would be bounced around causing it to hard to control. So, we opted for a new route of Hwy 22 from Edson, over to Hwy 43 onto Hwy 35 up to Hay River. Great highway but a bit boring after driving through the Rockies. Its hot hot hot..34C and climbing. We attempted to stay at the Municipal Campground in Valleyview but it was a gong show. We unloaded/hooked up to power and water, put the slide out..no power. The camper dude next door said power was off & on all day. So we start to pack up, but Camper #2 says he has called their hot line and someone is coming to check on the power source. OK then. We wait, they show up & get the power back on, we unload, unpack, and the power turns off. We pack up and eventually drive off looking for a private campground. Get to a private campground, set up, hook up and the power goes off. Okay, its now 35C and we are not having a good time. Sweat running off our faces and tempers start to flare. The owner shows up and eventually we get power. Apparently Alberta does not usually need aircon so their power grid can not handle everyone running their air conditioners in their homes/travel trailers etc. So, the moral of the story is, do not stay at Valleyviews Municipal Campground, go to Sherks Campground. Much nicer but $50+ compared to $35.

Our unit. 24' with slide out

Sister Ginnie & I

Had to turn around actually and drive back to get this shot.