But we made it. The day started out well; actually left the house only five minutes later than planned (at 0820 hrs.). Yup, having Ricky and Lucy ready to go made it a lot simpler in the misty grey light of dawn. We were first in line for the 1040 Duke Point (no surprise) and had a relatively quiet and uneventful trip across. After a quick stop by the beach for Maddie to stretch her legs, we were off to the border… even managed to negotiate the myriad of tricky off ramps that now make up the (once simple) highway drive to the border . Last time we accidentally ended up heading to New Westminster, all the while trying to get to Ladner!
And that’s where the efficient use of time STOPPED. We spent over two hours sitting in a lineup that was reported to have a 25 minute wait time. Enough said about that… lest I get diverted from what really is the delightful first day of our get away…
We had a friendly fellow at the border kiosk… and he didn’t delay us at all. He did however confirm we could have (should have) used the Nexus line that was totally empty while we ‘sat’. And so, even after all that, I can honestly say we are glad…” to be on the road again…”.
And so, here we are, having arrived at Kayak Point after ‘dusk’ which was reported as the time they closed shop… only to be greeted by Becky, a lovely and friendly camp host. “Choose any site you want… OK to pay in the morning at the pay station.” We are in an almost flat pull thru site and we are happy. It’s raining but not windy and we shall all sleep tonight; even Maddie (who I must report did very well and made good use of her ‘on board cave’; a folding crate that allows her to crawl in when she feels the need).
So that’s it for today. Hope all is well with each of you. Tomorrow we head to Woodland where we will camp alongside the Columbia River. Will report in again in due course. TTFN for now. CJ
PS: It’s raining too hard for photos (and it’s dark) so maybe tomorrow.
