Cranbrook to Fernie
Last night was the coldest of our trip. The tent fly and grass were white with frost. The water bottles were "slushy" to try to make coffee with. Tested our "layering" of clothes.
On the road by 7:40 and all bundled up. Today was all about views. The mountain peaks were never ending. Our necks were getting sore from "gawking". Then we came upon one of the most beautiful river valleys imaginable. The Kootenay River with its green, lush, cattle grazing land was spectacular. Around every curve another vista. Wow!!!
And oh yes, there was that thing called riding. We had a major accomplishment today. We rode over "100 km" for the first time in our lives and we did it in the Rockies! Not an easy ride but certainly not our toughest.
Today we met a young guy who was riding his bike from Calgary to the Okanogan. He is hoping to find work in the vegetable and fruit industry. Personable young guy. Good luck to him.
We are staying in the Snow Valley Motel and RV Park. It has a hot tub for our weary legs.
Daily Distance = 101.19 km. Time on the bikes = 6 hours 33 minutes. Average Speed = 15.38 km. Maximum Speed = 42.14 km. Wildlife Sightings = Green Winged Teal, Ruddy Duck.
Kevin = 2 Sue = 0.
