Second day in Dawson Creek

A day off from traveling today. We got up late, and then drove downtown to see some sights and shop. We went to the traffic circle at mile 0 of the highway, along with a museum at the end of the rail line. This is where the GIs who built the highway debarked from the trains. We also went to the Alaskan Highway Museum and saw interesting artifacts and photos. After that it was shopping and more shopping. Had to go to a liquor store to buy beer. Expensive! $55 Canadian for 18 bottles of Coors Light, and 12 bottles of Corona. I may have to quit... Or not! The kids have been spending a great deal of time in the man-made lake at Rotary Park. Very similar to the old Pete's Pool, except no deep end. Colton managed to get sunburned. Had a big dinner tonight. Venison steaks (from Mikee's spike buck), baked potatoes, and corn on the cob. Starting tomorrow things will be a bit more spartan. I'm planning on three meals of pancakes a day like the GIs did for weeks while building the highway... I bought a book by one of the catskinners (Caterpillar operator) who built the highway in 1942. Amazing stories... We're going to stop at Safeway in the morning for fuel and then head out.