Gull Lake to Swift Current
While having our oatmeal and coffee this morning we made a judgement call to alter our plans once again. A beautiful blue sky but an extremely strong wind out of the south (our planned direction for the day) made us decide to continue on the Trans Canada for another day.
Today was more of yesterday. The highway condition was better, the wind was a cross-wind, and the land met the sky all day. Again we climbed a series of 'Bayview Hills' and upon entering Swift Current 'Granny' was necessary! The scenery did not alter a whole lot as cattle country continued until about 25km before Swift Current when cropland re-appeared. I guess that is why we passed the biggest agricultural equipment dealerships that we have ever seen as we entered Swift Current. John Deere, Cat, Case IH, and New Holland all in a row with large combines front and centre. I suspect that Saskatchewan is going to show us its wheat growing area for real! Oil wells also made their appearance today dotting the fields.
We are camping in the Ponderosa Campground and RV Park in the eastern edge of Swift Current. And no I will not bore you with my 'Bonanza' humour even though I think I will soon be imitating 'Hopsing' real soon.
Daily Distance = 64.95 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 3 minutes. Average Speed = 16.07 km. Maximum Speed = 37.44 km. Wildlife Sightings = Pronghorns, Yellow Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, and just for you Eric lots of road kill.
Kevin = 3 Sue = 0.
