Sunday, July 31, 2011 to Dease Lake, B.C.

It was a short day driving today - 147 miles which is fine since we had a long day yesterday.  The scenery was beautiful in most places; however, there was a huge section of burnt trees.  So sad to see, but we did see some green growth on the ground.














We didn't make many stops today but one was at the Jade Factory in Jade City.  The picture shows one huge piece of Jade.  They make tables, and of course, jewelry, etc.  Of course, most people bought a piece or two.



We saw a bear today.  Now that we are back in Canada, it seems like we are starting to see more animals - yeah!!















After our travel briefing, we had social hour then came back at 7 p.m. for another party around the open pit.  We all were asked to bring a small gift for an exchange so we all stood in a circle and handed off our gifts according to a story that we were read about Mr. Wright.  Everytime we heard "right", we handed the gift to the right.  Whenever we heard "left", we handed it to our left.  Then, if we heard middle, off we went and tried to hand it off to someone across from us.  It really was great fun.  Most people got a nice little gift.  I rec'd a sun visor and a book.  Bruce rec'd a Bear Cell Holder which looks great in the RV.
















Ron has  Cindy's hat on, Cindy got a Daniel Boon hat as her gift and Bruce is wearing my "pink" sun visor - needed to take this pic.  We then sat around the fire pit and grilled our Dough Boy's.  If that wasn't enough, we went over to Ron and Cindy's and played cards.  Another fun day but off again tomorrow so time for bed.

TA