First night in the car
My first night in the car and first impressions. Well, it feels much warmer than I thought it would be. I didn’t have to put 2 extra pairs of socks and extra layers, not even close the sleeping bag, so really it feels way warmer than in Iceland, yet the thermometer shows pretty much the same temperatures, just a few degrees below zero. I guess my survival guide David was right and my body is getting used to the cold thanks to the last few month I’ve spent sleeping either outside or near an open window. Just as in Iceland, it’s snowing when I wake up and the car is all white.
First impressions of the car (Jeep Grand Cherokee). It feels smaller than the Toyota Land Cruiser I had during my last road trip. The inside of the car also feels cheaper, especially all the plastic stuff. The back windows are all black and you can’t see inside, which is great for sleeping inside it discreetly. That wasn’t a problem while in Iceland since there was never anyone around the car, but here on Vancouver Island it’s different. I’ve also noticed the car is drinking more fuel than I’d like to, averaging 12.5l/100km.
Time to think about breakfast. The tea I prepared yesterday morning before leaving is still hot yet the bottle is freezing cold. I slowly sip it while checking the map and wondering what surprises today will bring. I think I’ll head to Gold River and have breakfast there.