Burning rubber in Canada - Part 8 , Prince George-Houston

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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

Free WiFi

Live specimen of temperate forest

Unique garbage bin

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 .

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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