Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Baby Needs New Shoes!



July 23, 2008 Wednesday Back in Prince Rupert

Back to the warm and cozy Cowpuccino’s for coffee and free internet before our day of busy-ness started. Bruce anxious to get all new tires on the van as he no longer trusted the street-cruisers we had, plus we were unsure if any more gravel road driving would present itself.



Kal Tires (Canadian chain) gladly replaced the tires to the tune of $677.91….tough times for the homeless. Next, off to the car wash.







The wildlife was out and about at the tire store.










Baby's got TWO new pair of shoes.
Hunger pangs set in so the Safeway Deli was our next stop. We needed food for the ferry ride to Juneau tomorrow. It’s a 29 hour ride and the ferry food is outrageously expensive, i.e., small cup of yogurt is $2.49, an apple is $1.40, etc. It is true marine highway robbery….you are at their mercy if you happen to need food. I saw a man pay $52 for McDonald-like cheese burgers for his family of 4 (even the non-healthy food is expensive)! Luckily, there are designated times you can get to your vehicle to put things up and get things out.

Afterwards we went to the Aquatic Center for a swim, sauna and shower. We hit the timing just right as it was “Toonies Time”. Between 1-3pm on Wednesdays you only pay 2 dollars….that’s less than what the shower cost. So fun time in the pool swimming laps, relaxing in the sauna, a nice long hot shower and we’re set for the remainder of the day...which was basically lolly-gagging around town, napping and blogging.

Tomorrow the ferry to Juneau......







1 comment:

catherine said...

Ricky showed me your blog the other day - so great to follow your travels! Such an amazing adventure. The ferry to Alaska is breathtaking I've heard. I'm a little jealous... I miss AK :)

Can't wait see you once you've made your way to the east coast!