Nous sommes en route

It's been a really, no, I mean REALLY, busy summer. In a good way: lots of friends stopping by, some staying for a day or two, lots of travel here and there. So, when the big day arrived, neither of us felt really like we were ready to head north on this much anticipated, possibly once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Nevertheless, off we went. Heading down the lane raised the inevitable question: Wonder what we've forgotten this time. Halfway to Saskatoon, i.e., too late to return and collect it, I remembered that I'd intended to bring a tripod. You never know when a great Northern Lights display might just show up. Oh, and the bird book, the one we always forget. And, oh, right, I meant to throw some butter into the cooler, too.

No matter. They're all manageable, if slightly annoying. And/or expensive.

And 10 hours later, give or take, we arrived in Edmonton to a lovely dinner, good company and a comfortable bed. The adventure begins!