Kamloops -> Jasper

Saturday, I rode from Kamloops to Jasper, BC and into the Jasper National Park. Not the most exciting of drives, but I did get a great vista of Mt. Robson (its peak still hidden in the clouds) along the way. Pulling into the campground, I ran into another motorcyclist - we chatted while waiting in line to pay the requisite fees, then decided to camp together since we were both traveling alone.

Bill's an excellent guy. He's worked in the ski industry near his home in Vernon, BC for the last 30 years or so, and currently runs operations at Silver Star. We spent the evening hours talking about our bikes (and all the gadgets we've either purchased or fashioned ourselves to make touring on them easier), work, family, and Bill's time in the Canadian Navy. People have always told me that you'll meet some of the nicest people in the world when you travel by motorcycle, and Bill was certainly no exception. If you're reading, Bill, thanks again for the cocoa, and ride safely!