August 18th
06:00-20:15
Boise Id to Fernie BC
668 Miles

	I did a lot of looking around at the various signs. At one place I pulled in. There was a sign that said that this trash can was for tourist litter and not for use by the locals. I pitched my soda bottle and headed out. Unfortunately while accelerating I caught a yellowjacket in the crook of my arm. *Sting* *sting* what the heck? *sting* and I looked down and pitched him off. Man that hurt and was a bit of a shock.
	I passed Yahk and followed Rt 3 out of Cranbrook east. I was trying to get to Crowsnest Pass but it was 20:15 and I only made it as far as Fernie so I stopped for the night.
	I spoke to the lady at the desk of the motel and got my first taste of the Canadian accent including the "eh". I asked about the weather channel. It seems that when I watch it in VA I don't see anything about Canadian weather patterns. She said that she saw Canadian weather all the time when she watched.
	When I went out to get my gear there was a hummingbird snacking on the plant next to the bike. He hummed off when I stepped out. I got all unpacked and covered the bike for the night. I went to the gas station next door (with a Dominoes in back) and picked up a soda and a snack. The young lady commented on the NASA debit card and we chatted for a minute about my trip and NASA. She also had the accent and said "eh".
	While watching Canadian TV I found that they have The Weather Network. I also watched some of their TV before going to bed.
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