Alaska Road Trip: First Shopping Trip & What You Need to Know Driving an RV in Canada

S2 Ep 66: My road trip to Alaska continues as I leave my free campground near Lillooet, British Columbia and head north, stopping for groceries and some local shopping. Then I explore some gravel roads for the perfect lunch spot. Plus: What you need to know before driving your RV in Canada
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[@kna4evr1]

Love the scenery and the music! Thanks for the history...looks so peaceful....yes, that would be too hot. Thanks you for sharing your travels...love them. Those two bananas were just waiting for you! I love Capone's enthusiasm over the groceries.

[@robertvandenbrink5884]

Your Adventurist spirit to explore is great.

[@antoeallen1604]

Carolyn, you seem to be so happy. Enjoy your adventure and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@colmanracey1678]

Don't sell yourself short. I enjoyed your singing. YEp, I did. Love the videos of Canada. Lovely views. Keep up the good work.

[@mariannekennedy1244]

Nice shopping stop at that market. They have such a variety for a small town. I love Canada.

[@gerbearjones6056]

Waves and sends happy thoughts. Gorgeous scenery and I hope we are treating you kindly

[@francisa751]

Thanks for the name of small towns, very good to follow you on the map.

[@thizizliz]

Again I am struck not only by the beauty around you but by your enjoyment of it and your urging to us to enjoy it also. And I do appreciate getting to ride along.

[@Dadcam_Can]

Nice instrumental rendition of O Canada,. our national anthem.

[@Safari-Scarlet]

I love it when you show your grocery shopping and what you cook:-)

[@laurasmith4478]

I wore my shirt today on my way from SoCal to Monterey, Ca. Be Kind, Be Free, Be Happy. My BFF in Pismo Beach loved it. I have my 12 year old grand daughter with me, we have been planning/dreaming about this trip for 2 years. It's finally come to fruition. We are having a blast. Lots of things to see and do. Thank you, Carolyn...for what you do, who you are and everything in between.

[@bovellois]

Thanks for playing our national anthem and for the views through the back road from Vancouver. Excellent choice!

[@robertvandenbrink5884]

The excitment of your trip is electric.....very exciting...Onward to Alaska...and I am along for the ride ! !

[@lisa9867]

I use the plastic bags at the supermarket. They become poop bags for cleaning up after my dog. Also trash bags. I try to reuse or recycle everything I can.

[@SaritaGardner]

I love carrot ginger soup too 😋 but I saute minced sweet yellow onion and shallot, add grated carrots and sometimes a sweet potato, add chicken broth, cook, add fresh grated ginger and some orange rind just before serving.

[@the_bearded_catholic]

So interesting and beautiful! Watch out Billy Joel, Carolyn is covering your songs pretty well... 😊 Thank you so much for “taking us along with you”. ✌🏻❤️😎🚌

[@MelboCreations]

Yay!!! I sang,"Oh Canada". Thank you for putting this up....I miss Canada...I lived their for two years as a kid in Edmonton.

[@AlsoomseMeda]

I 💖LOVE💖 seeing everything you see!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 😉

[@lyndaphillips9064]

Thanks for the music, the info and the scenery. Felt like I was right there.

[@hazelkathryn]

I absolutely love the go pro video of the scenery as you drive! We are able to travel vicariously through you!

[@happyhighway106]

#264 Good Morning, Carolyn. I love the video of the drive down the roads, kind of reminded me of the 1960 highways here. Be safe when venturing off the beaten path, and wear your seat belt.

[@bethmccracken4641]

Awesome video, beautiful Canada, loved the music when you got to the crossroads, thank you for sharing such a beautiful part of Canada most of us don't get to see.

[@eddymahon1503]

Great video. Enjoyed it a lot and the scenery is spectacular! That was a riot when Capone left you alone while you were singing. Very nice mix on the music.

[@susieturk1]

You joined me for my coffee this morning. As always so enjoyed this trip!

[@pollywalker2586]

Really enjoyed this video Carolyn!

[@TheMusachioedBrony]

OMG-that carrot ginger soup is the bomb! I agreed 1000%.

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

Fun video Carolyn. Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@laurabobay5607]

I love how Capone becomes the "aloof man of mystery" when you turn your camera on. He is so funny. Will be starting my own quest soon....looking for my vehicle. I am VERY excited! Thank you for being you! xo

[@inthehalflight9303]

That was fun, thanks for charing... safe journeys

[@piahess9738]

Beautiful scenery.Fun to ride along with you two.Have fun and be safe where you camp overnight.Thanks.♡♡♡♡.....

[@faithrada]

So kewl ...starts off so flat then ... BAM! Mountains. Very beautiful.

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

When you were showing your sandwich and describing it an idea popped into my head for something I'm going to try. I eat plant based and haven't seen any sliced sandwich veg-slices but I recently got a dehydrator to make fruit-scoby leathers; when you said deli slices out of chickpeas that lit up my imagination, I'm going to try dehydrating some deli slices of some of the legumes I cook. I have lentil with celery, carrots, cabbage, and turmeric and black pepper cooking for dinner, that is for me as well as my fur babies. I think I will try dehydrating some of it and see if I can make deli-slices.

[@donremley9580]

Rode my motorcycle up there a few years ago. Get used to all the road construction. Don't know how far you are going. I went all the way to Homer on the 50th anniversary of the Alcan Hyw. Watch out for the frost heaves on the roads.

[@mariacrane8318]

Love the music you used on here. Native American flutes are my favorite and the Canadian anthem was a nice touch!

[@edithdavis2848]

Love that you take the time to find and share the history of the places. Thank you

[@mitcheltreefrank]

Carolyn,s start to sing and capone book out to the back of the rv,sooo cute.

[@ivahill2280]

Beautiful thanks for sharing and thanks you for my first weekend on my journey to freedom I spent the whole weekend at a free camping spot and enjoyed it soooo much wheelchair and all , thanks for being my inspiration !

[@daretodream...898]

Hi Carolyn, I am enjoying your journey into Canada. Thank you for taking us along. The music throughout is really nice, too. Thanks, and I'll keep viewing.

[@jimwhite539]

Nice Concert! ;-) Your dog is very well behaved too. Been enjoying watching your videos... Travel Safe

[@buckurich2491]

Your killing it,you an the Dog,wish I was there,or with you Two😎 Awesome thank you for all your time and effort and photos/ videos

[@fallwoods9378]

Carolyn - love your videos and really enjoy the lens through which you convey your experience. The sing alongs are funny also! So glad I’ve subscribed to your channel!

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Thank you so much 💓

[@sherrydyne]

It was fun going to the grocery store with you. The mountains and countryside are absolutely breathtaking! I sing to songs on the radio in the car, too! Good music!

[@desireelamarche7149]

Pretty cool. I love your free style of living. Nobody bothering you and the peace oh the wonderful ✌ peace!

[@Ragnellsdream]

Such a pretty anthem. Thanks for taking us shopping.

[@robingirard5423]

I'm so envious of your life! Thank you for taking me along.

[@jimschulz886]

Aaaahaahahahahah, Capone doesn't like your singing, LOL..... keep up Alaska vids , love 'em.

[@lj9524]

Love your wandering spirit! Thank you for your videos ! Safe travels dear one! Can’t wait to see more of your adventures on the road with faithful companion Capone.

[@RakshadaShirley]

There is a beautiful lake near 70 Mile. and a waterfall you can walk to you.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Maybe you have a video on how you feed your dog on the road? Great video, thanks.

[@jarmilabertrand6399]

Thank you for playing the Canadian anthem🇨🇦. You’re the best Carolyn 😊

[@helenbritcher9353]

I can see you are really enjoying yourself. Glad to see happy flowing out of you.....

[@TheBondocFam]

Wow! Not only we see the views and your experience traveling. We are also learning History about places you go to. Amazing! Got a new subscriber here!.

[@stevenleith7663]

I love your new rig. Tons of space. Open and airy. Beautiful scenes of nature. I think the prices were high. But whatever tastes good.your looking very beautiful as well.😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😎

[@csmoothsk8ter17]

Hi Carolyn Hi Capone :) very good educational video! Now I know what I need to learn before I go there next summer. Also that road you found on the way to your lunch spot was beautiful!

[@blackbiker1961]

I love to see someone so happy and enjoying their life you keep on keeping on.

[@ashleyf.3230]

hope you and Capone stay happy healthy and most of all keep having fun enjoy your trips.

[@sallyanderson4309]

Never knew how beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 was❣️

[@Sparrowinparadise]

Food is more expensive here that's for sure. The great selection at most stores is recent, kombucha being available only in the last year. Fields store is in every small town in Western Canada (maybe East too, I don't know). Enjoy our beautiful country while you can. While we all can.

[@cathyslaton9998]

That’s beautiful scenery ,Thanks for sharing your life

[@randallgrant6175]

Carolyn, welcome to Canada! Lillowet has been recorded as the hottest place in British Columbia, true desert

[@deevanlife4049]

I love anything and everything you post. So informative and beautiful.

[@kathymacdonald1186]

Girl, you're glowing out there!!!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Fun times! Thanks for letting me ride along! I would be just as excited about first grocery shopping expedition in Canada. I could never sit bags of groceries in the camper with my fur babies, especially if there was an avocado or carrots in the bag, I am scared that mine could choke on the avocado pit, I have to put my groceries away in a contained area or they would think I was giving it to them. GREAT TIP about knowing the height and width of camper in meters when traveling in Canada! Safe travels!

[@nancynightingale6267]

San Diego, CA, June 18, 2018, Monday, 9:32 pm: Loved this video, Carolyn. I was singin along with ya to Billy Joel. Loved the Canadian anthem in the beginning. Nice version. And, your Itasca is gorgeous. So glad you got outta that money pit of an RV. The vegan sandwich looked really good. Yum.

[@mikemead2315]

After I was in an accident where I flew around the car like a rag dog with no control, and my head taking out the rear view mirror with tons of blood, I now wear my seat belt when get in to wash the windows. Only takes once.

[@shelleynunn4123]

Mike Mead i have a friend that wouldnt wear hers. She was in an accident where she broke both collar bones and had several other injuries. Doc said he had only seen dead people with both collar bones broken. She proablywould have been in the windshield except she had just bought a car with automatc shoulder belts. She wore one for a while aftwr that, then stopped until she fell in love and was told they didnt want her to die. Hopefully our posts will get a few to put theirs on. We can hope

[@mikemead2315]

Yes, Shelley Nunn. Exactly. Take Care.

[@mikemead2315]

Thank you, Desert 4Life, for your kind thoughts. Luckily, no long lasting ill effects, and I was left with respectful knowledge. I hope everyone can be that lucky in their learning process. Take care.

[@angelaangell8523]

I really see a great improvement on your filming and editing. I'm really enjoying this journey to Alaska through your eyes. I commend you for your bravery on doing it alone. I don't think I could ever attempt it myself, but sometimes I wish I could ride up front in Capone's spot as the scenery is beautiful and it is such an adventure! Yay, Carolyn, you go girl!! Woot! Woot!

[@g.cosper]

Lovely birches, great historical data, excellent scenery, good friendlies!

[@tinlizzy39]

That sandwich looked yummy! Glad u are enjoying your travel. Thank u again for sharing 😃

[@mariaangeleshernandez5075]

❤️your singing 🎤 in this vid Carolyn 😊you really were a happy CAMPER!! 😃👋from 🍊County Ca,

[@judyroberts4867]

I'm enjoying your road trip [ and singing } lol I'm from the east coast of Canada and our mountains are very beautiful but nothing as amazing as the Rockies. stay safe

[@pamwillems383]

Love the video, great scenery and as always love your singing. lol

[@TammyD247]

OMG...I was totally lured in by the veggie sammich....gluten free too. Capone looked so adorable when you asked if he thought there was anything in the bag for him. 😊 Thanks for showing us the veggie options there. I try to eat whole foods, but it's nice to know when you get a craving for something special that it can be found while you are travelling. The Daiya cheesecakes were reasonably priced and I didn't know how you passed the pie up until I saw the butter and milk when I looked the company up. This video was an excellent share. Thank you!

[@superdayday3462]

Glad to see you and Capone on your travels, nice scenery, stay safe......

[@josephspinelli1069]

Was looking forward to watching your next video My Sunday Night treat i call it --So Beautiful just love following you around God Bless

[@TheJcrandazzo]

Thanks Carol..I was wondering about that..

[@caroldodson8258]

It's ok Carolyn maybe you're not the next American Idol but you have a spark in you that has inspired so many of us! So thank you and keep singing!!! Oh and Capone was so dang cute in this video!

[@MeLoveQuilts]

Capone was trying to tell you not to give up your day job! I thought I was the only one who still had Billy Joel!!!💜

[@lyndapoysor5573]

Me thinks you need a small solar pocket calculator for that Canadian conversion & shopping...lol. Used to be if you dropped a twoonie ($2) the center would fall out. Alert! There is much more fauna in the north so eyes on Capone! Love the Canadian Rockies!

[@ritajimmie3361]

I wish I was travelling with you. I love that country you're driving through. I was born in a little town that you will pass through named Quesnel. My son was born in Kamloops

[@bradenns9964]

Great vlog! I lived in BC for 7 years, and didn't see as much beauty as you have in a week!

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. Lol that would be me singing like that too 😁 Capone says I’m outta here lol. Too cute 😆

[@maurirish1]

I love your travels, but this is so cool that you are traveling through Canada to Alaska!

[@theresaspicer9923]

Thank you for the wonderful scenery and info. I want you to travel safely.

[@993BigDaddy]

Great Videos, me and the wife are thinking of RV Living after I retire

[@nanaimojack3376]

As I watch this for the second time .. you just got to get on American Idol !!! I have a smile on my face thank you !

[@copswife99]

You know how to make a great video!! Be safe out there!!!

[@fancybantams]

This is so refreshing! Being able to find groceries in Lillooet! I haven't been in years, shopping is different now! Where's your seat belt? They are mandatory you don't want a fine!

[@jrandyoutdoors]

Enjoyed your vid Ms Carolyn. So excited to follow your journey. Safe Travels!

[@musicinthesierras]

I am really enjoying your videos. Now you have me thinking about getting an RV to take trips in. Safe travels!

[@kimberlyk3928]

Welcome to BC Carolyn! I live in Prince Rupert. This is where you can get on the ferry to Alaska but I know you're driving all the way. Have a safe trip to Alaska!!

[@kimberlykimberly6773]

Kimberly K I live in Prince Rupert to! 😀

[@lindasue8719]

Interesting about Lillouet history ! I’ve lived in Vancouver all my life but haven’t been there. Very interesting titbit about it being the second biggest place west of Chicago during the gold rush!!

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Thanks for playing our anthem song..pretty good store for groceries..never heard of fields Nice to see you're doing well

[@JpegErza]

Beautiful. Enjoying your adventures

[@danfrost3043]

Great to hear some ABBA in the supermarket. Haven't listened to them for ages, now I feel all nostalgic. Time to get my Super Trouper CD out :-)

[@backyardamericafull-timerv9422]

OMG you do not know how much I love that song you rock girl

[@Hucfinn-zz8dl]

WOW !!! At 3 :47 an A & W Root Beer drive thru !!! None of them where I live anymore !

[@colleenthecatlady2344]

Capone is showing his good side!!!

[@jasonkingsbury4555]

loving the adventure so far ms carolyn capone is such a big teddy bear so cute look forward to my notifications for your vids

[@ritarichardson3881]

Was so fun shopping in the stores with you up there. I felt like I was right there. Had a blast with this video. Took me completely away from troubles. 😂

[@maribethspence6740]

Beautiful anthem! And I'm glad to see a recently posted video from you. I hadn't seen a new one for awhile so I'll admit I was worried about you, Carolyn. I know you're quite capable of taking care of yourself but I still worry