This blog is about part 1 of my 20,000+ mile car-camping trip with my dogs from DC to Alaska via Labrador. Part 1, in 2011, was to the end of the road in northeastern North America in Labrador and then on to Quebec and Ontario, 7609 miles. Part 2, which took place in 2012, picked up where Part 1 left off in Ontario and was supposed to extend to Banff and Jasper National Parks in the Canadian Rockies, but Leben, my male German shepherd, became paralyzed on the trip so we cut it short. We will finish the journey in 2013, when we will return to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

Day 27, Defender all repaired and ready to go

I just picked up the Defender. Marcel, the mechanic, did an absolutely terrific job, even rehabbing the lights and light protectors so I don't have to replace them. I just need to paint the repaired part when i get home. He also discovered that the wires to the right rear light were crossed and fusing, which would have shorted out at some point, leaving me stranded somewhere. In addition, he repaired my hand brake which four garages along the way said they could not repair without new parts. Marcel apologized that he could not make the brake perfect, but it is better than it has ever been, even when new. And for all this he wanted $220. I gave him $300. Try getting that deal where you live.

Ed

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