Really cool last night and there was heavy dew on the tent and the grass. Packed up very efficiently and after a quick chat to Terry, we ate a good breakfast at the Three Brothers Restaurant and were on the road before 8am. The wind was still from the north, but it was
helpful this morning and together we propelled the tandem along the road at a very good rate. At 22km we took a picture of the miniscule Manitoba sign,and said goodbye to Saskatchewan’s friendly people, courteous drivers, colorful fields and the big skies and the hawks that live in them
. Manitoba has soft shoulders which are quite unridable, sometimes there is a 10cm drop from the asphalt, so we hope that the drivers make allowances. I think it’s about time Manitoba came into the 21st century and paved the shoulders like everywhere else in Canada, and, changed the name of the Province to make it gender neutral to Personitoba. Lol
There may have been a store at Pipestone, but it was off the road, and too early. It turned out to be the only place where we could pick up drinks. Fortunately, the wind and gradient were so good to us we did not need anything until we got into Souris. We stopped in at “The Rock Shop” and the lady there is very capable and pleasant and she phoned around and arranged for us to have a room at the Souris Motor Inn. No Internet in our room, but there was in the bar. Unfortunately we didn’t find out until we were about to leave. In spite of what they tell you there is no Internet at the Deli in town called the Forbidden Flavors unless you have an account with MTS whoever they are.
We had a quick shower, then took a stroll to the suspension bridge of world renown, it really is aptly named, “The Swinging Bridge.”
JDRF news: if you click on the JDRF link, it now takes you straight to ronandmarge’s donation page. There is a thermometer and all. However, the number on the thermometer is not the real total, so don’t be put off by that. I’m sure it will be fixed.
Average 24.7 kph
Height climbed 100m (-150m),
Today’s distance 112km,
Total Distance 4478km . We will be in Glenboro’ tomorrow.
That’s about all the news that’s fit to blog, Night, night.
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