We reached the town of Quesnel. We got gas, and looked at The Milepost for a place to stay for the night. We decided to take a side-trip to the historical town of Barkerville. It was a boom town during a gold rush in the 1860's. Now, costumed interpreters make the town come to life for visitors. We found a beautiful campground on the hill above Barkerville, near the cemetery. I bought some wood to burn in a campfire after my barbecue chicken was cooked on the grill. We sat next to the fire for about an hour until it became chilly. The temperature is probably near 50°, maybe lower. You can see your breath as you talk. This is the coolest evening we have encountered so far.
