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On our way to Prince George , the highway as usual was fantastic it was time for some family photo it was a relaxed drive , we were basically pretty happy since as per original plan what we achieved was much more and we were running one day early.
Self,Shaunak,Netrali and Deepak
Magnificient natural beauty
Our mount such a beautiful Vehicle
One of the Canadian highway feature is of rest stops , I had seen rest stops earlier on Route 66 , but the rest stop in USA were large and fully commercial . However in Canada the rest stops are comparatively smaller but maintenance standard is world class.We never saw any soiled seat or graffiti on any any wall . And mind you most of these are in remote areas!! one such rest stop was in Dome . I would rate it 5 Star rest stop , can you believe it , it had free watering for RV and free Wi Fi and located in one of the most scenic spot.
Entrance to rest stop at Dome
It would double up as a picnic spot too ,it was absolutely vacant when we reached ,we spend a good about one hour and than marched ahead for our destination of the night.
Washrooms
Live specimen of temperate forest
Play station
Picnic tables
After morning breakfast which was much below par in the hotel it was time to move on ,before that we decided to visit the railway museum . This museum not just had a huge collection of locomotives,wagons,equipment but all restored and kept in almost working condition . Many things which are old now , are still being used in many railways across the world . The small museum entry fee is worth paying for .
Crew Kitchen
Beehive burner
Crew resting car
Crew dinning car
Royal Carriage
Before we went for our dinner we decided to explore the nearby park . And we were awestruck the small park was impeccably maintained ,beautifully designed and with all modern facilities and surprisingly it was empty we were the only ones in the park .
The park showcases Canadian quality of life yes Canada charges more taxes than USA but the service provided by the govt is superb, if you see Houston is very small town , but the public park maintenance is world class . After spending quality time in the park it was time to go for the dinner .
We reached Curry House just a short walk from the motel . The restaurant is run by a family from Chandigarh .This is another success story were in with grit , determination and shear hard work made a person from employee to owner . The family initially worked as employees in the restaurants for almost 3 years and saved money when the previous owners left the restaurant they offered to takeover the restaurant .They not only changed the menu but changed total outlook towards customers , today they have more Canadian customers than Indian origin customers .
Again the food was fantastic, portions were huge and excellent tea they serve, if you are in Houston or pass Houston stop by the place to have your meals .
Since we were the last customers the owners came by and sat with us , it was such a motivating story to listen to their success story . They were amazed that we were doing a road trip till Yukon and wished us good luck .
By the time we reached back our room, it was dark and time to say good night.
On our way to Prince George , the highway as usual was fantastic it was time for some family photo it was a relaxed drive , we were basically pretty happy since as per original plan what we achieved was much more and we were running one day early.
Self,Shaunak,Netrali and Deepak
Magnificient natural beauty
Our mount such a beautiful Vehicle
Entrance to rest stop at Dome
Washrooms
Free WiFi
Live specimen of temperate forest
Unique garbage bin
Play station
Picnic tables
Early morning Prince George
Snow cutter
Crew Kitchen
Black beauty
Beehive burner
Crew resting car
Crew dinning car
Royal Carriage
By evening we reached Houston and stayed in Pleasant valley motel run by Mr Grewal called Garry he owns this motel .A very positive owner of a very well maintained motel .On inquiry about dinner options he directed us to nearby Indian restaurant for nice dinner .
Pleasant valley motel of Garry
Before we went for our dinner we decided to explore the nearby park . And we were awestruck the small park was impeccably maintained ,beautifully designed and with all modern facilities and surprisingly it was empty we were the only ones in the park .
The park showcases Canadian quality of life yes Canada charges more taxes than USA but the service provided by the govt is superb, if you see Houston is very small town , but the public park maintenance is world class . After spending quality time in the park it was time to go for the dinner .
We reached Curry House just a short walk from the motel . The restaurant is run by a family from Chandigarh .This is another success story were in with grit , determination and shear hard work made a person from employee to owner . The family initially worked as employees in the restaurants for almost 3 years and saved money when the previous owners left the restaurant they offered to takeover the restaurant .They not only changed the menu but changed total outlook towards customers , today they have more Canadian customers than Indian origin customers .
Again the food was fantastic, portions were huge and excellent tea they serve, if you are in Houston or pass Houston stop by the place to have your meals .
Curry House
Owner of Restaurant
Since we were the last customers the owners came by and sat with us , it was such a motivating story to listen to their success story . They were amazed that we were doing a road trip till Yukon and wished us good luck .
By the time we reached back our room, it was dark and time to say good night.
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