Kevan and Karen's Great Adventures

Ted Simon notes one of the important lessons a traveler can learn is patience. Waiting is part of travelling. Well we are waiting again. This time in Teslin waiting for the road to be repaired so that we can head south.

The road washed out 3 days ago due to heavy rains and melting snow pack. They are making a temporary repairs with a “Bailey Bridge” which will allow for single lane traffic. The local department of highway advises that it should be open tonight but priority will be to the ,many transport trucks on both sides of the washout to allow fuel and groceries to be delivered. They are hoping to allow for passenger cars, and motorcycles, to go through after 6:00 am tomorrow.

So we sit and wait with other travelers. In the campground which, is attached to the local fuel station/restaurant/gift shop/museum, the echo of “any word yet” is heard every 15 minutes or so.

I'm not worried. We have lots of food, water, fuel and a good campsite overlooking the lake. Plus there are lots of people to talk to about what is going on, where they are going and where they have been. Waiting is not fun but it can be interesting.

Cheers

Ibby