Date: 18/10/2012 a 20/10/2012

* Almost 2 hours including the stop between dinner and hotel reservations + longo trecho com nevasca e pouca visibilidade.

Path: We left Vancouver by Trans-Canada Highway and follow, basically, by ela tied Banff (BC-1 E, BC-3 E, BC-5 N, BC 1 It, AB 1)

Our companion Tanajura was once again put to the test and did not disappoint his extraordinary force! This time it was the lakes region Canadians, one of the country's main postcards, que testemunhou o heroísmo da nossa amiga e nos contemplou com uma das mais belas trilhas pela neve da Expedição até aqui.

The snowy mountains around the magnificent Lake Louise, Alberta – Canada

Oil radiator level and, tires checked, full tank and breakfast taken. Tudo ready! We set out from Vancouver towards Banff National Park at about 11 am, After saying goodbye to Gaius that welcomed us very well and became a great friend of all of us! After a few hours on the road we stopped in the small town of Mittier for lunch. To our surprise almost all restaurants were cooking Japanese or Chinese! We did not know until then, but the proximity to the Eastern countries in the Pacific brought a flood of immigrants (post-World War II) making the west coast of Canada to become a large colony of Japanese, Chinese, Thai offspring among other Orientals. Logo, eat Japanese food, different from Brazil, something is very cheap! And so was our lunch: at bento (combined Japanese food at that restaurant came with misoshiru, tempura, guioza, California Roll, Add rice teriaki Frango grelhado! - At least tudo 11 U.S. dollar!)

Our intention was camping in Banff, but soon the road would have the first signs that this would not be a very pleasant. It happens that, shortly after sundown sun, the snow began to shake and just over 6 hours estrada, after lunch, we stopped for our second and last meal of the day. The temperature on our thermometer - we bought there in Alaska - pointed the temperature below 4 graus Celsius. We entered a Canadian diner that had nothing special, but the prices of the sandwiches were good - even compared with the Mc Donald's, in the U.S. and Canada are practically free! We take this internet site and confirm what we predicted: there would be snow in the next 2 or 3 day and reach minimum temperatures to -7 ° C. You could not camping, um teríamos to book accomodation. Our luck is that we were just coming to Banff in the range between the high seasons and the prices were very negotiable. Thus, got a good quality hotel for the price of a roadside motel U.S.! Hosting resolved, seguimos para a estrada.

The heavy snow followed us for long kilometers in the days to walk through the Canadian Rockies!

A neve, entanto not, not forgive! Cars and trucks began walking in rows as in a train. The snow that hit the windshield wiper just froze and should be at the maximum to prevent accumulation of snow on the glass. Our top speed: 65 km / h! Then, slowly, Banff we arrived at around 2:30 in the morning. Almost 15 hours after we left Vancouver!

The next morning, clear, woke up a little late. We were so exhausted from the road! We had coffee and we left around 11:30 to Lake Louise (Lake Louise) - The beautiful emerald lake, surrounded by high mountains - one of the main attractions of the region of Banff Park and a major tourist destination in Canada. Lake Louise is about 40 my (58 km) do centro de Banff.

Leaving Banff toward Lake Louise. Alberta – Canada

The snow was already one step "Christmas" The cozy town of Banff – Alberta, Canada

Arriving there we passed the tourist information center to see which were the best tracks and what was still open. But, if got lucky with the hotel (because we are in low season), not given the same luck with the activities to do there. What happens is that, in much of Canada (and also in the northern U.S.) most parks have two high seasons: the summer - when practicing, obviously, summer sports, tais como: tracks, Riding, mountaineering, kayak, canoeing, etc.; and or winter, that is when the most popular sports are skiing, snowboard e o cross-country ski (a kind of track using skis to walk long distances in the snow). Thus, in autumn, (time when we crossed several of these parks) Heavy snow and cold prevent the practice of most summer sports (the companies themselves do not offer those activities more) and the amount of snow is still not enough for snow sports practice. Thus, some trails that lead to some of the lakes in the region Lake Louise were already closed because of snow. And those that were open had so much snow that they should be made with caution. Recommendations heard and maps in hand, we went to the parking lot near the main trail, around the famous lake! But we did not know what was coming…

An incredible visual: the high mountains Rrochosas, the snow and the clear waters of Lake Louise – Alberta, Canada

…A young man from Hong Kong who was with her mother and sister to travel to Canada was coming down a curve at the exit of the parking lot of the park and lost control of the Ford Fiesta that led. When we go over there we saw the car fell into a ditch and family worried, fora do next. Nothing happened to them, but the car was tilted in the ditch, in the snow, and could not get out at all. We went out to try to help them, but, at first, as we did not know what to do, tempt or "basic": get the car shoving, someone while speeding. However, as the car had no traction because of the snow, He skated and increasingly more fall into the mire. Moreover, a cada tentativa ele ficava mais próximo de acertar as árvores que estavam ao lado da vala.

That's when we thought about using our rescue equipment! The first thing we did was try to take the car using the plank desatolamento. We remove the excess snow under the car, dig a small hole underneath the wheels to nail the planks, accelerate and… Nothing! Without traction on the rear wheels only skated the car in snow. We were very afraid that the car would tip over sideways with our attempts and, then, decided to stop. But the girls were desperate, because the car was rented and they should arrive at night in a city 8 Banff hours to catch a flight the next morning. It had been up more than 1 time from the moment we arrived there, the only mechanical aid available in the city were busy and would take several hours to reach the site. Elas pediram para tentarmos o que fosse necessário e que não nos importássemos com o que pudesse acontecer.

So we had two alternatives: pull the car using the winch or strap rescue. The problem is that the car did not have a hook on the back or redemption, or in front, very common in cars 4×4. Neither had a foothold to hoist prenderemos, making their use impractical. (A park ranger who passed by, 15 minutes before, informed us that the winch to use these types of cars needed a special hook, which did not have)

Well. Our last option to get the car out of the ditch would use the rescue strap tied somewhere in the car. But before, decided to move the car forward slightly. We wanted to leave it a point not to flatter risking hood it's time for stride. Tingly inside! Well, the car more or less aligned, tie strap to the axis of the rear wheels Fiesta and hold the other end in our hook - at the rear of Tanajura. Afraid of Tanajura also skidding due to excessive ice on the road and the weight of the other vehicle to be pulled, positioned upstream part ela na da track, that less gelo possuía. It was the moment of truth. We were pretty sure it would be impossible to take a vehicle from almost 1 Snow ton, further with the rise being in Tanajura… with ice!!!

The safety strap tied with a tip at the rear axle and the other in the Fiesta Tanajura!!

Tanajura ready to attempt to tow the Fiesta Snow! We, with butterflies in my stomach! :)

And off we went for another "test". We called the reduced traction, control of embreagem…. and… deu certo!!! Within moments the Tanajura with his strength "colossal" dragged the car out of the ditch skating in the snow like a toy!!! More was still cool to see the happiness of the girls who jumped for joy and hugged! They came to us and said they would pay us a lunch for the long hours that we were there (were more or less one 2 hours). We said it was not necessary, because even we were a bit of a hurry to do the trail before it got too late. After much insisting we accept. The funny thing is that the mother said that her daughter is who would pay, it was responsible for them have fallen into the ditch! Hahahaha

Tanajura "saves Homeland"!!! The Fiesta sticks out of the ditch and the girls celebrate with us in Hong Kong!!!

We eat, talked a lot with them, we took pictures together and finally to Lake Louise. Nay, tempted to follow, because before a Canadian approached us to ask about the Expedition. He had made a trip from Canada to Argentina and was delighted with our script! Took photo of the car and everything else. We used to ask him to paste the sticker in Canada Tanajura!

Tanajura all is achando!! The girls from Hong Kong made a point of taking a picture with her!!! :)

The friendly Canadian who was proud of pasting the flag of his country on Tanajura!!!

Returning to the track… We arrived at Lake Louise already over 16:30 to begin a beautiful trail around the lake. With little time, we restrict ourselves to do half of the climb that reaches the highest point of the lake. Lake Louise was named in honor of one of the daughters of Queen Victoria (UK): Louise Caroline Alberta in princesa (which also gave its name to the state which the lake is part – Alberta). Surrounded by countless snowy mountains and the elegant "The Fairmont – Chateau Lake Louise”, or lake and really lovely. Ficamos ali imaginando como seria ele com o céu aberto.

The truth is that most occupation and development of this region - Banff and Lake Louise - occurred due to the construction of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR – Canadian Railways), Once de por 1880, with the intention of connecting the major cities of the country to the East, até a British Columbia, to west. The strong connection that the country still had with the UK made the name of many of its cities and landscapes were sent to those countries. Also curious is that both Banff and Lake Louise are among the highest cities in the country. It, due to lack of tradition in Canada for mountaineering activities at that time, Swiss climbers were hired by Canadian Railways to stimulate (more safely) tourism here in the Rockies! Good deal for the Railways and also to the barracks who received both the builders of railroads, as tourists began to visit the parks!

Gabriel overpaying "fortão" across from Lake Louise – Alberta, Canada

The emerald Lake Louise giving up will skip!

Mountains reflecting in Lake Louise symmetrically!

Parade on frozen Mirror Lake after 40 my. climbing the snowy trail around Lake Louise!

The luxurious Chateau Lake Louise right in front of lake! It's just not as comfortable as our tents!!! hahaha

Even after sunset the Lake Louise shows her charm reflecting the scenery around you!

We return to Banff hungry! Then we decided to "open hand", nor?! After all, had not paid lunch… hehehe We went to dinner at one of the most typical fondue restaurants in Banff, even that had been strongly recommended by Rodrigo and Ana (do 1000days): o Grizzly House. Excellent!! Or rather estava lotado. We eat a full meal that had: cream and onion fondue CHEESE entry, The main meat fondue and fruit in melted chocolate for dessert. By far the best fondue already eat into our lives!

Opening the billfold and taking the belly of misery in delicious Grizzley House in Banff, Alberta – Canada

The next morning we decided to explore a little further north to visit the glaciers up close! We woke up early and headed to a major ice fields of the country: the Columbia Icefields. Located ha 185 km from Banff and on the way to Jasper Park (more northerly) Columbia or feeds 8 large glaciers. But just outside the Banff heavy snow indicated that the task would not be easy. We took a heavy snowfall in the first 40 km of road, but it diminished gradually. The snow was much reduced until the weather cleared around 13:30. A sign on the road signaled that the conditions to the Columbia Icefields not good, then greatly reduced the speed. It was an incredible visual. Lakes and rivers, in a blue opaque, mingled amid high mountains with its large fields of eternal ice. Um corvo encarando a Tanajura foi o único animal que vimos por ali.

Tanajura taking muuuita snow on the way to Columbia Icefields – Alberta, Canada!!!

The snow gave a truce and we contemplate the beauty of the way towards the glaciers! (Alberta, Canada)

A crow decided to "face" to Tanajura!

One hour later on, almost coming to Columbia, caidos saw some cars off the track. They had skated on snow that dominated the road. But this time there was a rescue team on site! The Tanajura breathed relieved and followed his task with great mastery. We got to the main glacier Columbia Icefields, or Athabasca Glacier! But, unfortunately, feel some disappointment: even just a few hundred meters away, the fog prevented us to see more clearly the glacier. We took a walk through the snow, in an attempt to get closer to the glacier. But little has changed. We could at least feel that the skin is no joke reality of a region marked by eternal snows. Slowly drive the Tanajura back and crossed with a friendly family of mountain goats that were faced interrogation, imagining that bug was to Tanajura! hahaha

One among the 4 cars that had gone off to the track and fell into the ditch on the way to Columbia Icefields (Alberta, Canada)

With the cars being towed traffic was a bit slower in the region

Arrival at the Athabasca Glacier in the Columbia Icefields (Alberta, Canada)

The fog and cloudy weather disrupted our visual Athabasca glacier (the bottom of Tanajura, between the mountains)

We walk 20 min on the trail covered with snow for a last attempt to see the Athabasca glacier more closely. Without much success :(

At least one family of friendly goats came to say goodbye before returning to Banff! hahaha

Numerous plates along the path indicated that very commerce, posts, camping areas, etc.. were already closed due to winter!

It was our last night in Banff and after so much snow and ham sandwiches (equal to the Keys!) needed even a hot bath and a good Canadian wine!

Tanajura dawns with some "stalactites" Ice in very cold morning, before departure to Banff (Alberta, Canada)

The farewell to the friendly town of Banff in Alberta, Canada

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Where did this crazy idea of ​​taking the car and cross the Americas, we constantly researching others who did the same or were doing something. And to our surprise, many travelers find this case. It was the proof we needed: we were not crazy and if we were, we were not the only ones! Knowing every corner of America Car, and extrapolating to the entire world adventure, adventurers out there. The sky is the limit!

Find more people who left the security of home to meet the world gave us more courage to quit our jobs, our family and friends to go in search of the unknown. This whole story has become a matter of honor, when we encounter a blog called Grandparents Project in the 3rd Millennium, Heloisa da Dona sympathetic, a woman 67 years traveling the world without fear in his Troller. In 2003, she made a trip very similar to what we thought to do in Alaska, Fortaleza saindo. She was very receptive to our questions and gave full support to also accomplish this dream. Foi o empurrãozinho que faltava para decidirmos definitivamente cair na estrada.

It was also the internet that we know Robert and Grace, do Challeging Your Dreams. We had the pleasure to meet them personally in Sao Paulo a few times before traveling to chat and learn a little of their numerous adventures around the world. The experiences they shared with us also gave more strength and will to get out of the project role, when they were at that time still uncertain. Mais uma fonte de inspiração.

Pre-trip meeting with Grace and Robert, do Challenging Your Dreams

La for Ca, were many contacts we made with travelers on duty. To our luck, some of them were still on the road and there is no better person to provide general tips path and journey in itself as those that are with everything fresh in the head. We exchanged several emails with Leo and Dani, do Infinita Highway, with Mauro and Marina Anima Project, and also with Rodrigo and Ana, do 1000days. They all were very helpful and friendly, helping much in our most important decisions. Hitherto, contact with them was limited to the virtual world, mas Vancouver estava à nossa frente para mudar essa história.

To our luck, our journey neared increasingly the couple's 1000dias. Rodrigo and Ana are already on the road for more than 2 years with Fiona, a nice silver Toyota Hilux. Their script is relatively similar to our, Brazil to Alaska, from Alaska to Ushuaia, only that they are literally everywhere and intend to complete ALL the countries of the Americas, including islands scattered across the continent, even Antarctica! If you thought our way was long, imagine theirs. So far there are more than 100 mil km rodados e muitos mais ainda por vir.

Finally Expedition 4×1 1000dias and cross the road!

Whenever possible atualizávamos our positions to try to arrange a meeting. No Alaskan, they lose a matter of a day or two. Mas of Vancouver, no more! And not passed! We finally got to find us! Following a suggestion by Caio, Brazilian that we received in the city, found a perfect place to meet: the Boteco Brazil, a legitimate Brazilian bar in the heart of Vancouver. Brazilian Samba, Brazilian Caipirinha and Brazilian food, there was no better place for a meeting of expeditions in full BRAZILIAN Canada!

Meeting in Singapore Boteco Brazil, in the company of Marcia and Caio

The owner of own Boteco, Dona Marcia, could not believe that two cars were parked plate of Brazil right in front of bar. She kindly invited us to a typical Brazilian lunch a few days later. Filet steak, beef stroganoff, bobó shrimp, was difficult to choose! Not to mention the drumsticks and caipirinha that accompanied lunch. We knocked back a good chat, Marcia and also accompanied by the Caio, que se juntou a nós durante o almoço brasileiro.

Brazilian food and caipirinha…nothing better!

Rump steak with rice and beans…that saudade!

A night at Boteco still held surprises. Not only two expeditions animariam samba, but three! Rodrigo and Ana brought with them Colombians Meli and Kike, traveling through the estate of America! They became friends and are always road that can. The Kombianos has already 4 years of road e não tem perspectiva de parar.

Meeting expeditions: 4×1, 1000days and Kombianos Boteco Brazil

The meeting yielded a lot of talk and lots of laughs. What were missing were not stories to tell and experiences to share! It was as if we had known the Rodrigo and Ana long for closeness that we had from reading the posts on your blog. And we had the opportunity to visit the Colombians, pessoas igualmente inspiradoras.

The Kombianos trip followed the next day, but we and the couple's 1000dias still enjoyed a few days in Vancouver. We spent an afternoon in his "apartment" (a finding of PriceLine - Bom e barato) and went to dinner at a restaurant the next day Mongolian. Papo was not missing!

Mongolian Food in another chat fun with 1000dias

The Tanajura and Fiona could no longer separate. Went for a walk together through the streets of Vancouver. Among other places, foram curtir um belo pôr-do-sol em Wreck Beach.

Pôr-do-sol em Wreck Beach, Vancouver

And also a tasty late-night in Gastown, onde as expedições ainda curtiram um divertido show de bourlesque.

Show de bourlesque em Gastown, Vancouver

One of the best things of the kind of trip you're doing is doubtless, meet people, exchange experiences and open head. From the beginning, this was one of the main reasons that led us to decide to move the project. To our luck, have been many friends we met on our many trips to America. São pessoas que nos inspiram e nos ensinam cada vez mais com o que tem para contar.

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Date: 12/10/2012 à 17/10/2012

Saímos of: Whistler, BC, Canada

Destination: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Distance: 123 km

Travel time: Cerca de duas horas.

Path: We left Whistler for BC-99, that led us straight to the heart of Vancouver

Where to sleep: Receptivity and warmth in the house of Gaius. We had the opportunity to stay with a Brazilian hosted in Vancouver. How we got there is a long history, que começa ainda pela nossa passagem pelo Brasil.

What eat different: Food good and free in Hindu temple. Praticamente uma experiência intercultural.

Tire cheio: A few days in Vancouver and already sees what is quality of life. There are several attractive city, that often lives up to the status of a better place to live. Vancouver é charmosa, segura e riquíssima em belezas naturais.

Tire murcho: Rain rain, nonstop rains! If you have a place to shower, lugar é esse Vancouver. Practically every day we spent in the city were gray and rainy. Suspeitamos que Jorge Ben passou por lá para fazer sua música.

Vancouver, BC - A place to live

No wonder that Vancouver is always mentioned among the best in the world to live. Neither the steady rain brings out the sympathy, the warmth and beauty of the city. Paisagens especiais e pessoas incríveis fizeram da nossa passagem por lá uma experiência única.

The day we arrived already foreshadowed what lay ahead: More rain and rain! Vancouver has a dry climate during summer (July and August), and spends the rest of the year during the rainy season, being that from October to March, Chuvas as is intensificam. Due to its geographical position, winds move from the sea to the mainland and cool as they are forced upward as encroaching on the continent towards the mountains that surround the city, condensing as rain. We feel on the skin because of the city affectionately termed "Raincouver". Almost every day we spent there were gray and rainy! But, smooth, toda essa água não tirou o brilho e a simpatia da cidade.

Rainy weather in Vancouver

Bad weather does not take away the charm of the city

You can literally say that Vancouver is a green city. Trees are scattered everywhere and densely forested parks are just minutes from most points in the city. It is common to see people walking or riding bicycles in the various sanctuaries of tranquility and nature that the city offers. Its natural range is very well preserved in its surroundings and provides an extremely varied range of activities outdoor.

Vista do Stanley Park

Once we arrived in Whistler, we were very well received by Caio, um Brazilian KNOW by accident of fate. The story of how we ended up at your house is curious, and still starts when the Expedition passed through Northern Brazil, Marjorie to know where a boat trip from Belem to Manaus. She and Caio traveled the world, through various countries. Great companies for a good conversation. O Caio foi um excelente anfitrião e nos deu as melhores dicas de Vancouver na perspectiva de um local.

Caio, our host in Vancouver, and Expedition 4×1 no Lynn Canyon

The rain was no deterrent for us to leave to explore the city. Our first stop was already shining eyes. After a quick lunch (and cheap!) in one of the thousands of Japanese restaurants around the city, follow the suggestion of Caio and went to incredible suspension bridge in Lynn Canyon. Do not confuse this with the Bridge Capilano Suspension Bridge! The latter can even be more famous (one of the main sights of the city), longer (136m vs. 40m) and higher (70m vs. 50m), but is definitely more expensive! The Capilano charges about $ 30 for entry, while the bridge of Lynn Canyon is free and as cool as. The bridge appears after a short trail along the river that bisects the canyon. Close, she shakes vigorously at every step. Adrenaline rises as we move forward and realize the time when the bridge is suspended. The view is to take the breath away! The trees surrounding the long waterfall that graces the stage. We could not resist the excitement and increase the maximum we could skip. A ponte balançava como nunca enquanto ríamos como crianças.

Beautiful scenery on the trail that leads to the bridge

Vista do up to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

Giant trees follow the trail

We took one day to tour the majestic Stanley Park. The park is a mosaic composed of many natural scenarios seaside, dense forests com, lakes, small beaches, Gardens rosas, all colored by yellow and red autumn coladinho and the urban center. We would have rented a bike for a spin, but the rain did not give truce. We stopped with Tanajura at specific points and went through some interesting excerpts. Among them is a set of totems, that remetem the old inhabitants of the city. Could not help but stop at the small beaches that appear around it to look at the view. Moreover, various points in the park, There is an interesting view of the city, até nos dias chuvosos em que estivemos ali.

Tótens expostos no Stanley Park

In the drawing, an eagle is about a bear

Gabriel playing with the ducks in the park

Beaver Lake, almost in the middle of a swamp forest park

Being from the city center, the Gastown neighborhood is an excellent area for a walk. And that's exactly what we did with our friends from 1000days, Ana and Rodrigo, two Brazilian expedition with a relatively similar script with our, we finally had the pleasure of meeting in Vancouver, after a few attempts along our paths. Em Gastown, the city developed as an important store of the region's timber business in the mid-nineteenth century. The neighborhood is due to captain “Gassy” Jack Deighton, who opened the first tavern in the area right there, no ano de 1867. Cobblestone streets lit by streetlights are surrounded by charming Victorian buildings that today house from souvenir shops to brands of stylish clothes, and several bars and restaurants. With informative signs placed strategically along the street to tell the story behind several buildings and monuments, Gastown is quite inviting a ride. We spent one night in one of their cozy restaurants, followed by a very interesting show bourlesque, washed down with lots of laughter and good conversation with Ana and Rodrigo. Moreover, Our meeting with them was definitely one of the best moments of our passing through town, mas vamos deixar maiores detalhe para o próximo post.

Charming streets of Gastown

Fun show bourlesque, in the company of a couple of 1000dias

Another interesting thing was the walk Downtown. We walked aimlessly, passing by beautiful buildings and several shopping streets charming. The most interesting was the Canada Place. In the form of a series of plugs designed for nautical sky, The building draws attention away from. Walking by its surroundings is quite interesting and offers beautiful views of the mountains north. There is an open air exhibition that tells a little of the history of US-Canada war during American independence, quando estes queriam anexar os canadenses ao seu território.

Buildings pompous draw attention to downtown

Nice ride through downtown

Trailers comida gourmet

Coming to Canada Place

Beautiful view of the harbor, from Canada Place

At a birthday party of neighbors Caio, who kindly invited us after a casual conversation, discovered an interesting program for the Sunday morning: o Science World. This is a science museum, luckily it was open to the public that day. The place was completely full. Most parents were taking their children for a little edutainment, but some attractions were also interesting for those who have grown and that may include some of us. We got places to attend a session in Omnitheater, they passed the film "To the Arctic" ("To the Arctic"), that tells the survival story of a mother bear and her cubs in the icy waters of the Arctic. Charged a value for entry (about U.S. $ 10), but definitely worth it. The film and the screening room (planetary type) themselves were amazing! Sentimos como se estivéssemos pulando as geleiras com os ursos.

Manhã de domingo no Science World

Curiosities at science museum

In our comings and goings, could not help but notice the number of aliens who are scattered throughout the city. Vancouver é fato, a city internationalized. Eastern and Indian mountains, inúmeras other nationalities and of course, Brazilians every corner! Moreover, was in a Brazilian bar that actually had fun in the city. Caio took us to see the Boteco Brazil, where he would play a legitimate samba. Beer, coxinha and that steak with rice and beans were accompanied by great music and joy that only the Brazilian has. Gave to kill a bit of homesickness. We take the opportunity to mark the meeting there with the expedition 1000dias (Rodrigo and Ana), rejoiced further overnight, with the company of Kombianos (Meli e Kike), Colombian couple who travels to America for years. Conversar com eles e conhecer suas histórias foi uma experiência incrível e inspiradora.

Meeting expeditions in Vancouver: 4×1, 1000days and Kombianos, fun night in Brazil in Boteco, accompanied by Marcia friendly and Caio

The conversation in the bar was extended for other days, when again we find the 1000 days and Fiona for a city tour. After a lunch in Brazil Boteco, enjoyed a late afternoon and setting sun on Wreck Beach, uma praia ao noroeste de Vancouver.

Nudism is allowed on the beach, but it seems the chill amazed staff

Another beautiful sunset, the sun trip

This mixture of cultures also gave us an experience at least curious. Another hot tip from Caio took us to a different lunch. We went to lunch at a Hindu temple! Indian Food, made directly by Indians (or descendants of)! And best: was all free and at ease! Hindus have this culture of charity and distribute food to those that appear on your doorstep. The food is spicy as all Indian cooking, but it's pretty hot! Anyone can come in predefined times and will be served with great sympathy. Jovens found, old, families, had all kinds of people in the cafeteria. And if one of the last to arrive, still have a chance of being invited to help clean the room before it is closed. We were!

Templo hindu, good food and free

Vancouver city seemed really hot to live. Culture, nature, tranquility, hype. The city has it all and then some, and gathers the best things we can ask of a place to live. Ficou aquele gostinho de quero mais e a curiosidade de como seria estar ali fora da época das chuvas.

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Date: 9/10/2012 à 12/10/2012

Saímos of: Prince Rupert, BC - Canada

Destination: Whistler, BC - Canada (stopping to sleep in Prince George, Canada).

Distance: Total: 1.370 km. From Prince Rupert to Prince George were 725 km, and Prince George to Whistler were more 645 km.

Travel time: Prince Rupert – Prince George: 11:00 hours, including stop for lunch and other quick stops. Prince George – Whistler: 10:30 hours, incluindo paradas para almoço e combustível.

Path: The first trecho was done on the Trans-Canada Hwy / Yellowhead Hwy/E/BC-16 E, always following the signs for Prince George. Then follow the Cariboo Hwy/BC-97 S. Nos 200km finais, BC-99 headed pela S (74.6km), Duffey Lake Road (80.5km), being last trecho made the Sea-to-Sky Hwy (32km). It is worth mentioning that the road is an attraction in itself, colorful lakes com, montanhas nevadas e animais selvagens ao longo do trajeto.

Where to sleep: After much searching for a place to camp, decided to face a public parking. We went to the parking lot number 5 the city center, as far away from everyone and we can find a coverage, which was half filled with sand, depending on the work that was being done in the parking lot. The other half was the perfect space for Tanajura. In Prince George, dormimos no estacionamento de um Hotel Cassino e ainda conseguimos uma conexão de internet na faixa.

What eat different: Do Crepe Crepe-Montagne, centrinho in Whistler. We take breakfast there, where we experience different flavors of crepe, in a pleasant environment, a um preço razoável para os níveis da cidade.

Tire cheio: The trail we did around the train station, passando pelo Alta lake e Green lake.

Tire murcho: The city offers numerous outdoor activities, It is a tourist hub for those seeking adrenaline outdoor. Inclusive, hosted, together with Vancouver, the Winter Olympic Games in 2010. But, foi uma pena termos passado por lá fora de estação.

Whistler – Charmosa, Sophisticated and Full of Adventure

Charming and stirred, Whistler is a city with plenty of young people, em looking for adventure, nature and sophistication. Its popularity as a major ski resorts gained momentum after hosting the Olympics and Winter Olympics-in 2010. But in winter is, or summer, as atividades e esportes ao ar livre estarão presentes e atendem as todas as idades.

After 15 adventuring days in the Alaskan wildlife, we were back to urban life. We had gotten em Whistler, a city of about 14.000 people, located 125 km north of Vancouver, and primarily known for its ski slopes and resorts. To tell a little history oldest Whistler, need to go back to thousands of years ago, long before European occupation. Due to its wealth of natural resources and wildlife, was an important stopping point on the road linking Squamish and Lil'wat, two major towns in the region, and some of these trails are maintained until today. But it was from 1914, this beautiful chain of snowy mountains began his career of fame until the present day, being recognized worldwide as one of the best seasons for skiing. It began in 1914, two brothers, with business acumen, decided to invest in the region and an accommodation They built that quickly became a base for workers in mines and forests, next to Jasper and Banff, north of the city. In the course of time, Once de por 1950, other lodgings were built in the region, Nearest Whistler, para satisfazer a demanda de turistas.

But other than that you should be thinking, the popularization occurred initially for its summer activities, with fishing as the main attraction. Only 1960 Whistler is to enter the hall of the main ski resorts, after being selected to host the Winter Olympics in 1968. As a result, the infrastructure of the site jumped, for example having a shortened distance to Vancouver 6 hours 2 hours. The official opening of the ski resort was in 1965. In 1980 was inaugurated on Blackcomb, neighboring Whistler Mountain, forming one of the largest ski in the Americas. The station continued to develop, receiving awards and tourists worldwide until in 2003, was selected to host the Winter Olympics 2010. From dai, was consecrated as a sanctuary for outdoor sports, where you can also include summer sports , como mountain bike e rafting, besides having the highest chairlift in the world in terms of length and height of the gondola (3.024 meters and 415 feet high at the point of highest elevation), Opened in 2008, ligando as montanhas Whistler e Blackcomb.

When we disembarked the ferry in Prince Rupert, we still had a long way to our final destination, or it could be Whistler Vancouver (in this case jump Whistler). It is worth noting that the path, that Durou 2 days is an attraction in itself, colorful lakes com, snowy mountains and wildlife along the path. At one of the stops for lunch, montamos nossa mesinha no estacionamento do supermercado para matar a fome com o frango recém-comprado no próprio mercado.

Our trip to Whistler was long because of the indication of Marjorie, a friend who made the journey by boat from Belem to Manaus and lived in Vancouver for 13 years old. The decision to go to Whistler also implied use the only day that we would have good weather, com only, there Whisler and not in Vancouver, since the weather forecast for the next days was rain for both cities. Valeu a pena. As always, when we get places with tourist information center, been there know the main activities offered in the city. Despite the time that we were there to be a "between seasons", yet there are several options. By sinal, the information center of Whistler was extremely professional, no sense be handy, with all information at his fingertips, all contacts of companies that offer different types of tour available and even a booth where you could schedule the activity already there's information center. One hand on wheel. We are interested in rafting and bike ride, but Whistler is not a cheap place and prefer to save that moment. As a city for outdoor activities, choose to take a long walk around the lakes and High Green, walk through a trail where many people rode, cruzamos o trilho do trem e fomos até a estação de trem que estava fechada até a temporada reabrir.

Along one of trihas, find a park quite cozy, wide open, where many people were walking and playing with their dogs. With legs already tired, whiting and dense lawn that invited us to a delicious nap, that Durou cerca de 30 minutos.

As we finished the trail, towards the end of the day, back to the mall and went to the rings, symbolizing the Winter Olympics based in 2010, para algumas fotos.

This reminded us that soon we will be hosting the world, both for the World Cup, as the Olympics, sendo a segunda quase que sempre lembrada pelos canadenses e norte-americanos quando interagimos e falamos que somos brasileiros.

Time to find a place to sleep was a marathon. We did not want to spend to stay and fight to find a safe place to open our tents. After nearly two hours, knocking on the door of hospital, mail, market, we were advised to use public parking far away as possible, after all was open and anyone could show up there. We went to the parking 5 the city center, already around 10 night. There were few cars stopped and a sort of garage 2 vacancies that were being used to store the materials of the work taking place next door. One had sand halfway. A outra metade era o espaço ideal para a Tanajura e foi onde passamos a noite.

Place we found to spend our last night in Whistler

We woke up the next day with rain, as expected, fizemos o rápido e de praxe café da manha na tampa traseira da tanajura e seguimos rumo a Vancouver.

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Date: 07/10/2012 e 09/10/2012

Saímos of: Haines, Alaska, EUA.

Final destiny: Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canadá.

Total distance: 765 km

Travel time: A day and Duas noites.

Path: We took the ferry across Inside Passage and, so, nos despedíamos do Alasca.

Where to sleep: In the chaos of the rest room, na balsa.

What we eat good: The food was not the best ferry, but got two sandwiches for free on the first day! J

Tire cheio: The opportunity to meet new people, sem pressa e sem a rotina normalmente corrida da Expedição.

Tire murcho: Sleeping on the floor is never good right! (hehehe)

Was 16h Day 07 October and we were ready to board the ferry that would take us from Haines to Prince Rupert, a trip 2 days, stopping to exchange vessel only once. We boarded with Tana and sailed around 17h toward Juneau, the state capital of Alaska, where would exchange ferry to leave then finally to Prince Rupert, Canada not. Tana Paramos a raft, along with several other cars, e subimos para a para fazer um reconhecimento da embarcação.

Entering the ferry

Essa route we would do between Haines (to north) and Prince Rupert (most southerly), sailing between islands and the mainland is known as Inside Passage (in Portuguese, interior passage). It does not come to pass by the open sea and the impression was that, As is ground on both sides, We were down a great river. Mountains covered with ice, glaciers and sometimes even whales are often seen things on that route (unfortunately the "high season" of whales had just a few weeks ago and I could not see any). But still, is a surreal landscape, especially when you remember that this is simply a "ferry" for routine users!

How much time we would not be in it, do not bother to look for good places, we just sat in the observation deck outdoors watching the beautiful scenery passing before our eyes while there was still a bit of daylight. The night came quickly and then down to Jantar we prepare to land, pois Juneau já estava próxima e precisaríamos dirigir a Tana até o outro ferry.

Passing time

As we did not know for sure how long we had to exit a ferry and embark on another, and so we were careful that everything was ok already removed the Tana and take it to the point of waiting for the boarding another ferry. However, then we found out that our expectations were not very real: we had to wait over 3 hours for boarding. Well, back a bit, so stop with Tana in the waiting area realize that the entry of passengers walk was about to be released. Therewith, we split and 3 of us went to the queue of passengers without car, others 2 were hoping to steer the ship when it authorized. The pedestrian entrance seemed a race. Let us explain why: not many people are willing to pay for cabins for sleeping and, then, bring their sleeping bags and pillows to lie in any public place of the ship and sleep. We, clear, we fit into this category. Therewith, when opening the entry for all passengers who are going with this intention immediately in search of the best places! We were in 3, then we parted and soon we were dropping our junk where we thought it a good place. After a few laps on the ship discovered a "small room of rest" that was definitely the best option for sleep: ground "soft" (carpet), few windows (what deixava dark) and with ample space between seats, encaixarmos great for our sleeping bags! Confirmamos nossa escolha logo que percebemos que várias pessoas foram atrás desse lugar hahaha.

Meanwhile Gabriel and Gustavo, accompanying the Tanajura, continued to wait outside and ended up making friends with other drivers who also awaiting shipment of their vehicles in ship. But one of them was special: Jeremy - a plumber approximately 34 years old, very smart and with a great life story, we talked a lot even within the ship (we will tell soon). It was almost midnight, the cold began to tighten. We were already hungry and after nearly 3 hours late, finally got put Tana na raft. Next step was to look for something to eat, since with the long delay in the exchange of ships could not eat anything. We had luck! The snack bar was about to close and you then saw our guys hungry and offered us two free sandwiches! Partimos para dormir nos espaços que tínhamos reservado.

We woke up the next day without haste, because this would be the day we would spend just on the ferry. We used to read a lot, write and play our favorite game of ships: One or! Hahaha. But one of the highlights of the crossing was able to chat with other passengers and watch the beautiful landscape of mountains of snow, glaciers, birds dived for fish, addition of small villages that were outside the channel Inside Passage, surrounded by pine. Foi nesse dia que pudemos conhecer melhor a história do Jeremy.

Reading, listening to music, resting…

The conversation began with him only the night boarding in Juneau through simple (and practical people costumeira) curiosity that Tanajura woke them. “Diesel hein?! Legal! …What kind of brakes you use? …This cool bumper! What kind of material did you use? …In how many inches you raised her?"These, Among many other questions showed that Jeremy knew about off-road. Actually he gave us a lesson. It, em moments, showed us the journals in off-road he signed and photos of your darling! By 4×4 yellow that looked like a bigfoot so high! Jeremy was a plumber and in his spare time took her 4×4 to "play" (As he spoke) mud in the interior of Oregon, where he grew up and where his parents and siblings still living. Jeremy still in boarding Tanajura gave us, also, a lesson on the cities there Inside Passage. Told us about the size of major cities and the "fight" between environmental policy, politicians and residents who were divided in opinion create a road that would connect Juneau (Alaskan capital to do) the rest of the continent. It turns out that Juneau is a small town surrounded by high mountains and glaciers and has no roads that cut and allow the city to more easily "connected with the rest of the world". If on one hand this would impact the environment, the rich nature of the region and also its "status" of small and harmonious village; second, its residents have other options out there, This would represent also an alternative to the ferry (such that we were getting) and the small airport in the city - by the way, both much more expensive costs to exit and enter the city. So, By this connection unless something practical and trivial, costs of city life are quite high, mainly with basic issues like food, uma vez que tudo chega ou de balsa ou de avião.

Conversation with Jeremy

And the conversation continued with Jeremy on the boat. He told us how his routine was working there in the region and behaved like the union to which he belonged. Reported on labor relations between companies, union and professional technical level, as ele. Muito interesting, because we know a little of the organization of these relations, their pay levels, advantages and disadvantages to each party involved, especially when compared to what happens in Brazil, where the demand for skilled labor is increasingly scarce. It could be an alternative model for us, but need to be well adapted, because workers and unions would be too beholden to corporate interests, sem muita flexibilidade e com altos riscos em situações de crise no país.

But the subject that Jeremy was more sensitive in discussing, and we most alongamos, was abortion. Although the subject is very controversial (not the whole world, by the way), Jeremy stated their opinions on this, about how he saw the interference of the State and also the theme on how this interference can impact and shape the thinking of American society. Jeremy still married to 15 years and he and his wife tried a son when he still had 16, but the baby died in the womb of his wife. The following year tried again and this time they had their first child. Other attempts have occurred and Jeremy and his wife lost more 1 or 2 children of miscarriage before reaching the number of 4 sons who have now. The losses rocked much to him and his wife who have studied the issue enough. Today Jeremy asks very lucid state intervention in the American health, once there is support and funding abortion methods and a disregard with respect to poor people with serious illnesses or even terminally ill (something that was not the first time we hear). He also spoke about the issue of the use of weapons in the country and how he sees a reversal of values ​​in society and in education as a whole. Jeremy sought religion a few years ago and now their daughters are missions to help communities at risk in countries of South America and Africa. Truly an amazing life story and that greatly moved us and made us think hard!

O barco prosseguia e a paisagem do lado de fora era mesmo exuberante.

Glaciers in the landscape

Observation deck of the ferry

At the end of the second day docked in Ketchikan, stop where Jeremy and descend, how we would get 2 hours standing laser, he invited us to see the car he had built with his own hands! We waited in a cafe near the port and in a few minutes he returned with his wife and with the car so we knew. The vehicle was actually a contraption, all modified, with a suspension that left much louder than a normal car, cutouts on the hood for engine breathing, current support for the driver get up, all designed to the smallest detail. Too bad the time was short and soon had the fire to voltarmos the boat, mas antes o Jeremy fez questão de orar por nós e pedir bênçãos para o nosso retorno à parte sul do continente.

We with Jeremy, your wife and your car!

According to changes made to the Jeremy

We returned to the boat for our last game of Uno. 23h was almost crying when a man passed by the ship's restaurant where we played our partidinhas: “There are some nice Northern Lights out there!” (Northern Lights is what they call the Aurora Borealis). And off we went running to the top where there was a ferry deck open for viewing from view. No wonder the amazement of the man as they are unusual cases of Aurora here in southern Alaska. Why E? In a simplistic way, and since we are not scientists, We can explain the Aurora as follows: O Sun, Alem de luz, also emits charged particles in space a lot of energy. These particles as they approach the Earth are "absorbed" by our atmosphere and displaced towards the poles of the planet (due to the magnetic attraction of the poles). Thus these particles collide with atoms of Earth (Oxygen mainly, we breathe, and Nitrogen) generating a chemical process in which releases light. Why the lights emitted by this collision of particles can only be seen near the poles of the Earth! Since the light emitted by the sun is stronger than the light emitted by these particles, Aurora can only be seen at night, with clear skies, cloudless. So, on a clear day, The later, less influence of city lights and closer to the poles you are, will be easier to see Aurora. Normally this combination occurs closer to winter, where the nights are longer and the weather (in the case of Alaska) but e seco, without influence of clouds. So, only very strong solar flares are able to allow it to be viewed as a place "far" Polo, where as there were! Something unusual happened! Eita fate, hein!!!

Aurora borealis giving greenish sky

Coincidence or not, this was our last night here in Alaska, because the next day already atracaríamos in Canada. The parade here in Ketchikan with Jeremy was, officially, Our last stop on the territory of our first goal (Alaska) and marks the beginning of a new phase: the descent into Ushuaia, Land of Fire, ou chamada também de O Fim do Mundo.

Fresh air to come. And the journey continues!

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Date: 21/09/2012 à 24/09/2012

Saímos of: Seattle, WA

Destination: Fairbanks, AK

Distance: 3,660 km

Travel time: 4 days practically integers much road

Path: We follow the Cariboo Highway from Seattle to the city of Prince George, In Canada. From there we about 405km by BC-97 to Dawson Creek, It is a zero milha Alaska Highway. We crossed the road to his entire last mile in Delta Junction, onde tomamos a Richardson Highway em sentido à Fairbanks.

Where to sleep: We stopped in some parking lots of hotels and also in camping areas on the way. Although many establishments were already closed for the winter season, ainda era possível encontrar algumas acomodações.

What eat different: Natural and fresh salmon. O peixe é realmente especial por lá.

Tire cheio: Inspiration and beauty in wild nature. The tour road is like an open air safari. Animals frequently cross the road, repleto de paisagens realmente inspiradoras.

Tire murcho: Many road soon! We did not want to take the risk of taking care of the snow path, then accelerate our journey through Alaska Highway. Unfortunately, deixamos algumas cidades históricas e interessantes pelo caminho.

Alaska Highway – The end of the trip

Legendary, mysticism, wild. A single adjective would not be fair to describe what is the famous Alaska Highway. Aside from the symbolism of reaching one end of the Americas, Breathtaking landscapes, intensa vida selvagem e riqueza cultural dão o tom nos mais de dois mil quilômetros que cruzam o norte gelado da América.

Wildlife is not lacking in road

With the delay for the removal of Tanajura Seattle (saw post here), time, what was already a very scarce resource for us, further shortened. September drew to a close, and with it the remnants of summer in Alaska. The sunny days of mild temperatures gave way to days closed more and more cold. The green vegetation went to yellow, typical autumn, and also Snow White, already gave the guys over there in some parts. All this would be less of a problem, se algumas das atrações e estradas ao longo do caminho não fechassem devido às condições climáticas mais difíceis.

The yellow takes over the landscape in autumn

In order to minimize the risk of lost something, between elas or giant Denali, main park area, decided to face the road ahead and cross it as fast as we could, within reasonable limits. Be driving almost straight: 3.660 km em 4 days, an average 915 km per day. There patience for both ground! It was a day after another lot of road, mas também diversas surpresas no caminho.

Tanajura enjoying the trip

Built to connect the isolated territory of Alaska to other states Americans, before the Japanese offensive in the region during the Second World War, a Alaska Highway (also known as Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, ou ALCAN Highway) reason is bliss for many travelers and adventurers on duty. The road crosses officially 2.288 km ou 1.422 corn between the towns of Dawson Creek, in the Canadian state of British Columbia, and Delta Junction, já not Alasca, crossing inhospitable part of the Yukon Territory, Canada's last frontier. Unofficial versions see the road as a continuation of the famous Pan American Highway, Crossing the continent from southern Argentina, or extend into the city of Fairbanks, que era exatamente o nosso destino final.

Entering the legendary Alaska Highway

Unlike the time it was inaugurated, no ano de 1942, the Alaska Highway has now completely paved roads and no longer represents a stretch of difficult and challenging direction, but an unforgettable tour through the northern tip of the Americas. We highlight several stopping points along any path, in what they call the historic mileposts (mileage or historical). The mileposts tell a little of the history and progress of the occupation of the region, maintaining their cultural heritage preserved in museums and centers that care for tourists. The City of Dawson Creek, na British Columbia, is the first one, mile zero of the road. We run around 1,500 km desde Seattle (entitled to a quiet passage by the United States-Canada border and a night's sleep in the city of Prince George, BC), before we reach the famous road. Dali, cruzaríamos every mile Alaska Highway, and extends to the city of Fairbanks, AK, onde finalmente relaxaríamos algum tempo.

Peaceful passage across the border from Canada

Our first day marathon gave us an idea of ​​what the cold and things attached to it can do. The thermometer marked about 4 º C and fog took care of Prince George, BC, when we came in late night, after 900 km run. Our usual search for a place to spend the night was hampered by the closure of several RV parkings (trailer parks) and camping areas, that had already closed for the winter and only come back to work in May 2013! Happily, find um Bed&Breakfast next to the highway. Eventhough lotado, allowed us to sleep in the parking lot, dear in our tents. It would be our first experience with them in a low temperature. Not hot chocolate offered by the friendly owner of the place was enough to warm the morning, when the temperature must be lowered further. But we survived! We thought it was real cold, But the rest of the trip would show us that we still had much to suffer!

The path of Alaska

Icy morning in Prince George

We leave early in the morning of Prince George, 406 km ahead towards Dawson Creek (mile 0). A small city in northeastern British Columbia is not the TV series of the decade 90, but the first milestone of our journey through Alaska Highway. We could not help but stop there to collect visitor information in visitors to the city center and also to take a picture on the signs to the entry into one of the most famous roads of the Americas. We also take for lunch at one of the few restaurants in town, trip before heading to Fort Nelson (mile 300), BC, 454 km at frente, onde encontramos um RV parking para passar a noite.

Dawson Creek, It is a zero milha Alaska Highway

Useful information at the Visitor Center of Dawson Creek

Another day road! The goal now was to get to Whitehorse (mile 918), Ja no Yukon. Incredibly, was the largest of the cities that would meet until the end of the road, Delta Junction em. We could not believe that this could pass the unbelievable 20 THOUSAND INHABITANTS! THAT'S IT, 20 MIL! A football stadium almost full days of classic. And it was actually bigger than its neighbors, passed by cities that did not reach 5 thousand inhabitants. To get an idea, Frosty the territory of Yukon holds just over 30 mil pessoas. From northern British Columbia small towns are relatively similar to each other in the sense that all have either restaurant, um posto de gasolina e uma igreja.

Beautiful scenery along the way

Tanajura posing for photo on a bridge in British Columbia

On the way, a surprise. A black bear (black bear) crossed the road. For a few seconds he looked scared to Tanajura, As a child get busted on a frolic. Scared, ran into the woods before we could register a photo. We had passed by moose, reindeer, many exotic birds and sheep region. But that was the first bear we saw on trip. Ficamos ainda mais ansiosos para encontrar mais deles no trajeto.

Arrival to the inhospitable Yukon

Excitement roadside!

This was the last stretch we had more stops on the way. Recommended by several people we spoke to on the road, decided to make a quick stop at the Liard River Hot Springs (mile 496), where natural pools are surprisingly hot bath in the middle of the ice mountains. Despite the desire, maintained our focus and let the bath after, já que a ideia era chegarmos à Whitehorse ainda no mesmo dia.

Liard River Hot Springs em reforma

Hot bath in cold Canada

Walk to the pools

Another stop was in the town of Watson Lake, YT (mile 635). This was essential. During construction of the Alaska Highway, an American soldier homesick began one of the greatest traditions of the road: put a plate in your town in the woods, as a souvenir of their homeland. From dai, Travelers worldwide have done the same. Today the site has more than 75.000 plates of all kinds and origins, forming Sign Post Forest. Who had no plate, made any reference to its passage. Adhesives, pots, carved wood, Tables, all had. We also had to use creativity. Without any card in hand, seen in our beloved Havaianas, the object of the most unique that we could leave Brazil as the mark of the Expedition 4×1 by ali. Thereafter, went straight to Whitehorse, where we would spend our last night until our much desired arrival in Alaska!

Sign Post Forest, Uma Floresta plate imensa em Watson Lake,BC

Mark of the Expedition 4×1 forest na plate

Near 480 more road miles and finally arrived! Our first goal in Travel, the farthest and crazy American who would like to arrive by car, who originated the adventure was read, ahead! Arrives in Alaska!! It was an important point for us, since what we called "Gone" was (or at least seemed) coming to an end. All forward away, leaving Alaskan, would be considered our return home. Nearly four months of travel and an important part of the mission was accomplished. Curiously, The day was beautiful, sunny and mosquitoes, para nos lembrarmos de casa.

We came to Alaska! What joy!

From the U.S. side um, the other Canada

The border region stretches for some kilometers, and celebrates the peaceful relationship between the two countries, absence of police control in a large stretch of walkway between customs. Moreover, the official border is mark by a band without trees between the two countries. There must record output Canadian border and passed again to the land of Uncle Sam (again without problems).

Treeless border between Alaska and the Yukon

A few more kilometers and reached the official end of the Alaska Highway, Delta Junction em (mile 1.422), and extend our route to Fairbanks, the real end of the road for several people. The four-day trip, although strenuous, landscapes and experiences have provided some very interesting and remarkable. The entire path, desde a British Columbia, Yukon or ate or Alasca, is permeated by beautiful scenery of mountains and coniferous vegetation. Not to mention the animals that crossed our path on the road! A vontade era de parar para tirarmos fotos a toda hora.

Invadindo o habitat alheio

Deer crossing the road

Buffalo strolling with Tanajura

For those who also want to venture down that road in autumn, we leave here the famous Ten Commandments we just invent on the Alaska Highway:

1) There daytime piscarás! At a glance, Bears, Moose, reindeer, birds or any other animal that you never had the chance to see up close may cross your path. Not to mention the breathtaking landscapes. The icy regions are quite wild and inhospitable, e a natureza parece que se mantém relativamente intocável na região.

2) Find Aurora overnight! Not got lucky with Aurora Borealis in this stretch of the journey, but we were always open eyes. From Yukon do, the chances of seeing this wonderful phenomenon significantly increase. Our friends 1000days recommend a great website to track forecasts (look here).

3) Do not lose a fuel station! It is common to pass over 200 km without any town with a gas to fuel, especially if running with diesel. Although more expensive fuel, mainly non Canada, não deixamos as oportunidades passarem.

4) Parai on historical miles! Every mile has a historical story to tell or a great asset to meet. Unfortunately we were in a hurry and just go through some of them. Ficamos na vontade.

5) The early bird catches the worm will understand! Most services will close earlier than usual. You will hardly find a restaurant open after 9 night (we pass on that account some perrengues). Nothing that could not be expected to cities with less 5 mil habitantes como a maioria das que se encontram no trajeto.

6) Get ready for winter arrival! Many establishments close for the winter season in mid-September and October. These will remain closed until next summer (May to August). Thereafter, the cold floor and the snow takes over, hindering the circulation in the region (ou até impossibilitando!).

7) You will put a reminder in Watson Lake! Crossing the Alaska Highway and not leave a remembrance in Sign Post Forest é quase como não ter passado.

8) You will eat as much salmon as aguentares! Nas Já Redondezas do Alasca, fresh salmon in restaurants appears more often. Eat as you can!

9) Conduzirás cautiously! Ice and road can be a dangerous combination, portanto todo cuidado é pouco neste caso.

10) Will not think twice and you will put the road! The Alaska Highway is a unique experience for lovers of travel and adventure, and certainly should be included in most lists of best road trips pelo mundo.

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