It isn’t easy cramming 32 rigs into an RV park. Last year’s South-East-Coast caravan had maybe 22 rigs. We are on the waiting list for a Newfoundland caravan in 2009 that typically takes 34 rigs or more. Yes, it can be hard getting to know people.
Here we are welcomed by a home-cooked meal. Family and FOF, probably three generations, provided everything, including the entertainment.
Bill, the gentleman washing the red truck with waterless agents, cleans his truck and/or trailer daily, often more than once daily. We all gawk in amazement, preferring the natural patina and less effort of travel. Barry, on the left, fell under Bill’s spell and bought some of his cleaning agents, but his enthusiasm soon flagged
The yellow flowers are fields of Canola, sometimes called Rape Seed. Southern Alberta has a lot of open land, much of it covered with Canola. But the real wealth comes from oil – Alberta is Canada’s richest province.
The gentleman with Marcia is Larry, from NorCal, a former teacher and park ranger; the lady with Marcia is Kathy, married to Larry, and also a retired teacher.
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