On the road again, but not lost this time
and to read the caption.
The image above shows the road as you are driving up the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia.
The Coquihalla Highway, is a 186 km (116 mi)-long freeway, varying between four and six lanes and having a posted speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph). The route that the Coquihalla follows through the Cascade Mountains is approximately the same route traced out by the former Kettle Valley Railway, which existed on this route between 1912 and 1958.
and to read the caption.
After passing the Great Bear snow shed, which is a landmark on the route, you arrive at Coquihalla Pass [1244 m (4,147 ft)]. Your next stop on the Coquihalla is the toll booth. The Coquihalla is the only BC highway with a toll booth now.
and to read the caption.
The image above was taken once we had driven up the Coquihalla Highway (summit pass is 1244m or 4,147ft), paid our money at the toll booth and were travelling down from the summit toward Merrit.
I had just bought the portable Tom Tom Go 910 GPS system which you see stuck to the windshield. How those satellites pinpoint your position and then tell you where to go still amazes me everytime I use it.
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September 20th, 2008 at 2:58:48 AM
beautiful shots…beautiful scenery! with that gadget, you won’t be lost…hopefully.
have a great weekend!
September 20th, 2008 at 5:53:58 AM
I don’t have one of those…yet!
Great take on the theme..
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September 20th, 2008 at 5:54:42 AM
What an incredible view, Larry. Sure don’t see anything from the roads like this in my neck of the woods!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
September 20th, 2008 at 7:07:19 AM
Nice shots. Snow in April ‘eh?! Wow!
We also have a Tom Tom and I love him.
It’s nice when you’re traveling alone to have someone talking to you isn’t it?! Heh heh heh
Thanks for stopping by, happy weekend!
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September 20th, 2008 at 8:45:20 AM
You should take this drive again when the sun is out. I would like to see the mountains. BC has some really nice scenery. My brother was there awhile back and he sent some pictures from the tops of the mountains where they landed with a helicopter.
They had taken video too of them puching rocks off the sids of the cliffs. Like little kids again. LOL
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September 20th, 2008 at 1:24:15 PM
nice one!
Here’s mine. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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September 20th, 2008 at 3:43:28 PM
I would love to take this drive sometime. Thanks for sharing!
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September 20th, 2008 at 10:36:12 PM
These are great photos for our theme this week. I like your GPS in the pictures. I think it’s a nice touch!
Looks like a nice drive.
September 21st, 2008 at 1:16:56 AM
i wish to get a gps soon, but should be included in my cell… still saving up for one…
September 21st, 2008 at 5:01:57 AM
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September 21st, 2008 at 5:34:21 AM
I’m going to try again….I don’t know why your blog always keeps me from posting comments. But if I have bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.
I really enjoyed your trip to the summit for your road photos this week Larry. But I did need a parka to cover my legs since I am in shorts and a t-shirt here! LOL
Have a glorious weekend. And here’s hoping that my comment will ‘take’ this time.
September 21st, 2008 at 5:34:51 AM
“Yay”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It worked —third time IS a charm.
September 21st, 2008 at 9:32:28 PM
The Coquihalla Highway has a toll booth?
September 21st, 2008 at 9:51:14 PM
In IE, I keep getting a 500 server error. Some people have e-mailed saying they were booted out when trying to submit a comment.
HMmmm, all seems fine in Firefox though.
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:28:50 AM
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September 22nd, 2008 at 2:32:32 AM
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September 22nd, 2008 at 5:25:17 AM
Amazing scenery! So that’s another place I’ll have to put on the list to visit …
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September 22nd, 2008 at 11:46:20 AM
We don’t have a GPS, but it has crossed my mind with friends doing Geocaching. Seems I am able to comment this time. Will send an email anyway.
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September 24th, 2008 at 2:49:38 AM
Great photos! Reminds me a little of the Adirondacks in the winter.
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September 28th, 2008 at 1:28:58 AM
Lovely scenery. We don’t have GPS but I think it would be beneficial to get one.