This
was a long driving day. We were on the road for 9½ hours and traveled 422
miles. Fortunately, the weather was kind … mostly sunny, light breeze and
temperature in the low 60s. We did have a few light showers in the late
afternoon.
The
Route
We
went west on TCH-1 passed Branson, Moosomin and Regina to Moose Jaw.
We
entered the Mountain Time Zone when we crossed the border into Saskatchewan.
Observations
The
roads in and around Winnipeg are very rough.
TCH
road conditions in Saskatchewan are better than in Manitoba.
Terrain
from Winnipeg to Regina is very flat. We considered renaming Manitoba “Kansas
North”.
The
prairie is beautiful, but we don’t want to live here.
On
the Way
 |
| Leaving Winnipeg - site #86 |
 |
| Fields west of Winnipeg |
 |
| There were some gently rolling hills. |
 |
| A sunflower field helped brighten the day. |
We
stopped for lunch at The Red Barn
Restaurant in Moosomin. We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere and didn't expect much. Surprise! It was
very nice, very busy and very good.
About
Moose Jaw
It’s
best known as a retirement and tourist city. We couldn't see why.
It’s
the home of the Snowbirds, Canada’s
military aerobatic flight demonstration team.
 |
| Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor |
It’s
an industrial center and an important railway junction for the area’s
agricultural produce.
Its
tunnels were used for rum-running during Prohibition.
Mac the Moose, at 32 feet high, is
claimed to be the world’s largest moose.
 |
| Mac stands right outside of our campground. |
The
Campground
We’re
staying at Prairie Oasis Motel &
Trailer Park. It’s dated and heavily used.
Tomorrow
We
continue west and may make it to Alberta.
No comments:
Post a Comment