Beginning the trip to Santa Rosa

Friday, March 21, 2008
Well, we finally got started on the Road to Santa Rosa at 10:00 am on Good Friday. We stopped at fellow GMCer, Bernie Bartko’s place in Devon , to check out our coach wheels etc, before continuing west to Mt. Robson where we stayed the night in the deserted parking lot(totally alone)!
About 9:00pm, Alan went out check out the lay of the land and slipped on some ice and into a pool of icy water. He injured his left ankle and leg near the knee. Also, he was soaked through and in shock. We managed to keep warm and slept OK but, in the morning, he couldn’t put any weight on the leg. It didn't look good for continuing on into the states.

Saturday, March 22, 2008
We awoke at 5:00am am and decided to start driving at 5:45 in the dark. Alan was able to drive and wasn't too uncomfortable. I wasn't sure he would be able to get out of the coach as he couldn't weight-bear on that leg. We encountered snow, ice on the road, cloud cover, smoke & mist just in the first 2 hours! When we stopped at Little Fort, he was able to stand briefly on the leg and that was a relief. We kept going and I took the wheel for awhile. When we got to Vernon we went to the Emergency where they took X-Rays. The doctor said there was a break on the fibula...small bone below the knee... and the ankle was badly sprained. He said it didn't require a cast and shouldn't cause any problems while in the USA. It was a lucky day for us!
Arrived in Penticton at 5:00pm. Good to see Alan's sister, Caryl & husband, Warwick. We will spend Easter with them and recuperate from the events of Friday & Saturday!

Happy Easter Everyone!