Juneau is Dead, Long Live Juneau

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Day 3 - Sault St. Marie MI to Thunder Bay, Ontario

Today was an A+++ day. Things in Sault started out a little chilly - ok maybe downright cold. Our launch temperature was 50 degrees, with a forecast high of 72. We made it over the international bridge and the border crossing without major international incident. After negotiating Sault St. Marie ONTARIO, we headed out onto route 17b which winds around the top of Lake Superior. Man what a scenic ride that was. I believe we hit a total of 4 towns all day long, and were treated to a road mostly free of traffic and incredible lake vistas each few miles.

So after our 460 or so mile day, Blackie and I treated ourselves to a Greek dinner and met the greatest bartenter (who, by chance, was dating the owner of the restaurant). His name is Andrew. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere and learned that everyone up here really is a rabid hockey fan. Thanks for the great conversation Andrew.

As we enjoyed our dinner we started to look at the stress of getting to Juneau and decided that the best option was to scrap it from our plans. It eliminates having to try to make up a day to meet a revised ferry schedule, and it gives us one additional "play day" in Alaska. Besides, since Palin resigned there really isn't a reason to go there now, is there? What timing.

Today we head off to Winnipeg, and I leave you with our now infamous PJ's hat, enjoying a Rickard's Red in Thunder Bay. PJ, are you listening? Thunder Bay could use a PJ's.

A big thanks to Robert and Jake who took the time to respond to our first follower participation day. If you haven't read the comments attached to the Day 2 blog you need to go back and find out about the word "Slab" Thanks guys!

P-Rock, bidding adeau to Juneau.