Again, I've not had internet access, so it has been too long since I've posted. My last couple days in Illinois were fun. We watched my grand nephew play baseball (they won).
After a week with my sister I packed up Waddles and headed north toward Ontario, Canada. It felt good to have Waddles attached to my car as I drove down the road.
I drove on Hwy 20 northwest toward the Wisconsin border and then got on the 'Great River Road' which is a series of highway sections that follow the entire length of the Mississippi River. I followed it until I got to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and then took Highway 53 north.
I stopped for the night at a Wisconsin state park that was lovely. I saw a pair of swans with babies, but could not get a photo of them. In the morning when I was leaving there was beautiful ground fog as the sun was coming up... and I saw happy Wisconsin cows all along the way.
I reached the Canadian Border around noon at International Falls. I discovered that you have to pay a bridge toll to get to the border ($7. for the car, $4. for Waddles). I also learned that I could not take my tiny mace can into Canada. I had to go inside and fill out a form and forfeit my mace.
After I crossed the border I headed East on Highway 11 to Highway 503 which heads north to Dryden, Ontario. It is a lovely road, 2 lanes that winds through forests with these funny moose warning signs. I am wondering if there are ghost moose that come out at night and terrorize the drivers.
I reached Dryden and found my friend Rachel with the study Caribou. These little ones don't like to be touched, but have huge personalities and were a delight to watch. The adults are shedding so look a bit ragged this time of year, but they are beautiful animals.
I spent 2 nights here and then headed west.
Good to "see" you again. I am happy to see your lovely photos. I, too, take pictures of warning signs. I got one of a panther crossing sign as we crossed Florida. :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your return and more stories of your adventures.