We have been hearing on the radio about high waters in and around Smithers and upstream (This is where we stayed last night). When we drove through Smithers this morning, they had sandbagged and diked some of the buildings and streets that are right beside the river. We could see that the river was over its banks in these areas, but it looked like the sand bags and makeshift dikes were holding.
Well, the farther south we get, the more into civilization we get. For the last 10 days we could drive for an hour and not see another car, let alone a house or roadside business.
Anyway, CA-16 is a main east/west route, so we’re seeing plenty. It looks like the main industry is wood. you can see along the mountains where the forest are being harvested and re-planted. Also, a LOT of wood mills .
When we passed through Prince George, we decided to stop for something to eat. Carmel Family Restaurant (Shame on them, they don’t have a web site) BUT, if you get through Prince George, They serve up a very good Chicken Fettuccine, (ans all sorts of other Greek style dishes)
It started raining again, so we decided to stop and spend the night at one of the providential camps sites, $16 a night, we won’t take advantage of the firewood tonight, but this place should be very, very quite. (I forgot to ask the attendant about any Bear Sightings!)
C.U in the morning
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John and Jodie