Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Day 15: Destruction Bay to the fire barrier (junction of Highway 37N and the Alaska Highway)

Maria catching some zzzzzzzzs.

August 14/2010:  We've discovered that the forest fire that we rode through earlier in our trip has actually spread, and Highway 37 is closed again. This is a problem for us as it is the ONLY route that we can take to get home in time. Vehicles are being escorted through the fire on an irregular basis. We've got to get a move on and grab opportunity we can get--it's 680 kms away!
Junction to Highway 37.
When we got to the fire barrier, we were greeted with this confidence-inspiring signage. However, the guys guarding the barricade said that there might be a crossing at 9 the next morning.
Getting ready for bed.
So we decided to make the most of it and camp on the pavement. We had cup-o-noodle soup, cheezies, chocolate and red wine for dinner. Party on!

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