Day 2: On the Road
I was exhausted yesterday so I convinced myself I was in no rush, so I “slept in”, ate breakfast, and took my time getting back on the road. It was a nice drive from Salem to the border, but nothing worth babbling about.
Before I took this trip, I kept thinking that I would use the driving time to reflect and record my deep thoughts, etc. But during this leg, I caught myself doing the opposite…..singing “Hungry Like the Wolf” along with the stereo at the top of my lungs. Yes, Duran Duran. I’m not ashamed to admit that I was a product of the 80’s.
I got to the border, which is called Peach Arch park….lots of greenery and trees, but the demarkation of the border is so small, I almost missed it. Its just a stone about 3 feet high saying “International Boundary”….not what I imagined. I got through border patrol without even having to show my proof of residency, and off I was to Vancouver.
I stayed at the University of British Columbia, which has a very nice campus. Its not close to the city centre (I should spell like the hosts), but it is right on the ocean with spectacular views. They open up some of the dorms in the summer as hostels and apartments. I chose the cheapest option, which was a single room in a dorm, only $25 Canadian. Hard to beat that. Sure you have the shared college bathrooms which weren’t exactly like the Holiday Inn Express. But I had my own room and was able to get internet access for a small fee.
It was great to get here. I’m uncertain of lots of things, but it was good to get here.
Tags: On the Road, Travel
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