Our destination was Barkerville, our trip started well, but it wasn't to be. Not to worry, it ended *very* well.

Left Vancouver 7:15pm thursday, after Judy got home from work, showered, and packed the cooler.

We got some take-away from Burgers, Etc. on Hastings Street in Burnaby (great chicken, pulled pork, and, beef brisket).

We got to Hope at almost 9pm and set up in Telte-Yet (People of the River) site right next to the Fraser Canyon as it flows out of the awesome Fraser Canyon.

Walked through Hope looking for food, but ended up cooking some hot dogs on the camp stove, since all the restaurants was closed.

I was up at an astonishing 7am friday and had half finished my coffee, yogurt, and, cereal by the time Judy got up at 8:00.

We left shortly after 10am, had lunch at the surprisingly excellent The Olde Towne Inn & Restaurant on Hwy 1 in the Fraser Canyon.

Afterwords, we headed north into the Cariboo.

There were storm clouds all around and CBC Radio One reported thunder showers in Williams Lake, up ahead.

We decided to attempt getting to a rec site beyond Williams Lake, close to Quesnel.

Quick overnighter to our usual spot along Chilliwack River.

Had chance to use tow rope again, but not on us, horray!

Roger's Creek west site.

We stepped into the creek bed to appreciate the view of the stars in the sky and within 10 seconds both saw a shooting star!

Judy saw another one later, but that was it for our 3 or 4 hours of watching. The longer we watched, the luckier our 1st 10 seconds became.

We did spot a satellite passing overhead, and I believe it was the International Space Stations (ISS) on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the 1st moon walk.

Also, for the first time ever, two Canadians were on board.

From http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Crews+work+through+night+protect+Lilloo...

> A photo released by NASA of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk's
> view from the International Space Station of Terrace Mountain in British Columbia
> on July 22, 2009, where a 4,500-hectare wildfire spread a massive plume of smoke
> visible from space.
> Photograph by: NASA, Handout