July 9, 2011

Getting closer to Sault Ste. Marie...

More 2 lane highway with a passing lane (lots of these). The roads here remind us somewhat of travelling the Fraser Hwy. Lots of places where the road has been chiseled out of the rocks.

 These signs are abundant, see them every few km's. Picture of a moose... 'Night Danger'. Apparently the moose come out to play on the roadways at night.

 Small green sign... shows how many km's from the Manitoba/Ontario border. The Soo is approximately 1440 km's from the border.

 Another view of Lake Superior.

 One and only vehicle we encounter on our trip.

 Three vehicles involved.

 All the people where out of the vehicles... did not appear anyone was badly injured. The police were already on scene, in fact had passed a couple of minutes earlier.

 More construction. There was more construction in Ontario than any other province. Any delays were very short.

 Notice the 'specialized grill' on the front... many semi tractors were equipped with these. Most likely so they could drive at night, remember the 'Night Danger'. The moose here are plentiful and huge! Night driving is NOT advised.

 More views of the lake.

 Along the way where the beach was right beside the road, many vehicles would pull onto the shoulder and walk to the sandy beach.

 Suki found all the travelling very exhausting. This is one of her favourite sleeping spots. Another one was right under Phil's feet.

 One very astute, attentive driver... yup that's the Beagle behind the wheel!

 We encountered many bicyclists. Not sure I would want to bike along this highway. The closer we got to SSM, the crazier and faster the drivers got.

 We are almost there...

 We have arrived. First view of SSM.

 Called the Tull residence to announce our impending arrival.

 Need to make a left hand turn here to head of the 'Tulls'.

There they are! We are here. Time for a rest, visit, relaxing...