The rain went from a mist to a drizzel more drizzel and then a steady rain. Kevin was challenged to find the best windshield wiper delay pattern to keep his vision out the front window clear. At least the bug juice would be cleaned off! 
The TransCanada Hwy was mostly a smooth surface that followed a rushing mountain turquoise river. Tunnels carved thru rocks warned of 5.4M clearance so that was no issue for the Smitanic. Further down the road several tunnels were encountered with construction slowing the Titanic to 40 kmh = 25 mph to navigate the lane changes, construction barriers. These same tunnels were also marked as 4.4 meters clearance. Kevin slowed the Titanic to speeds reserved for the Panama Canal as he slowly slid under the opening for the first of many tunnels with only 4.4 meters clearance. Did he hear a scraping noise? Maybe it was just the construction workers machines making noise. Each of the under construction tunnels were unlit, on a curve, and on a steep down hill adding to the excitement that was being dealt with at the helm.
The Canadian Rockies are spectacular. Waterfalls form Glacier melts ran down the steep slopes suppling the river and streams below. Kevin held on tight to the helm. He felt like the captain of one of the ships on the Deadliest Catch managing the surge of 30ft waves!
The timezone changed near the destination of Canyon Hot Springs RV Resort in Ravelstoke, BC. Large signs pointed to a turnoff for the resort. Theresa checked in at the office while Kevin unhooked the toad. Theresa was given a map and advised to drive the Toad to the site to see if it was vacant then return to get the RV. Kevin parked the RV in a designated RV parking area by the office and then hopped in the car with Theresa. Driving by the assigned site revealed it was a muddy mess with deep ruts and trees that would prevent the slides from deploying. Alternative sites were selected from the soggy low land area for RVs, and the two returned to the office to inquire if those sites were available. One was available so the clerk exchanged the site number and Kevin drove the Smitanic into the flood plains. Only electric and Water were available. Theresa did notice a cable hook up so she attached that as well. Bathroom and Shower facilities were a short walk away. Showers cost $3 CAD but were included in the $13.50 CAD Hot springs daily senior rate.
The timezone changed near the destination of Canyon Hot Springs RV Resort in Ravelstoke, BC. Large signs pointed to a turnoff for the resort. Theresa checked in at the office while Kevin unhooked the toad. Theresa was given a map and advised to drive the Toad to the site to see if it was vacant then return to get the RV. Kevin parked the RV in a designated RV parking area by the office and then hopped in the car with Theresa. Driving by the assigned site revealed it was a muddy mess with deep ruts and trees that would prevent the slides from deploying. Alternative sites were selected from the soggy low land area for RVs, and the two returned to the office to inquire if those sites were available. One was available so the clerk exchanged the site number and Kevin drove the Smitanic into the flood plains. Only electric and Water were available. Theresa did notice a cable hook up so she attached that as well. Bathroom and Shower facilities were a short walk away. Showers cost $3 CAD but were included in the $13.50 CAD Hot springs daily senior rate.
The 3 hour drive exhausted Kevin so after a quick lunch it was time for a food comma induced nap. There was no break in the rain! Theresa worked on the blog posts then handed her work over to Kevin for his embellishments. This lasted into the early evening with the continuing sound of the pitter patter on the roof top. It was then time to try out the Hot Springs... really just an extra large hot tub, but would warm up the bod even with the cool rain still falling.
Inquires were made at the office on where to get a wifi connection? The clerk replied in very broken english, In the laundry room. Is there cable TV? no (but there was a connection for it, seemed odd) how about satellite? Oh use 175... Huh? Theresa also could only get 1 bar of Bell cell service and found out that she had to turn on Data Roaming to get any text messages to go thru. Truly off the grid.
A very quick indoor Voila meal was prepared and then with passing trains shaking the RV every 30 min the isolated campers were lulled to sleep.
In hind site one more day at Lake Louise may have been a better option.
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