Day 13, Friday, July 14/06
Marcus picked Bob and I up at 4:30 and we drove to meet Evelyn, who was working at "Connie's" boutique. She is a very nice person and gave me a lovely bracelet, a momento for our visit to Medicine Hat. She was working until 7 so we went to their home and Marcus showed us around. They have a beautiful place, very nicely decorated. It overlooks a "coolie" which is sort of akin to having "waterfront" property! We helped Marcus prepare dinner: salmon, fresh potatoes and onions from Evelyn's garden, all done on the BBQ. YUMMY. I also had two Korona and later a coffee. We took a brief stroll along a path overlooking thee coolies before Marcus drove us bac to the church at 9;15. It was a lovely evening and nice to get away from the group for a change of pace.
I arrived back in time to change, share in prayer and then I snuck to the bathroom to do my journal, which I also keep besides the blog. Joan Lawrence had given me the journal last September, specifically for the trip. I got back to the room the ladies were sharing by 9:40. It was lights out as we face a 4:30 rising in the morning. I fell asleep but woke up after midnight due to the consumed beer. Now that was an experience, trying to find my way to the loo in the pitch black without walking on a sleeping body. I took baby steps and tried to feel along the wall. Fortunately I didn't trip or walk on anyone!
We got up at 4:30 and packed up. Breakfast was at 5 but Bob stopped to help Betty fix a flat, so we were late to eat. The sunrise was amazing. We were on the road by 6, heading to Swift Current. God blessed us with sunny and blue skies and a WEST wind. yahoo. The trip today was pleasant as we cruised along with little effort. Very enjoyable as we chatted with different groups of cyclists. We enjoyed seeing swainson (sp?) hawks, plentiful here, as well as seeing 6 antelope, very unique. We watched a train traveling along the pastureland in the horizon.
Our first rest stop was at the Saskatchewan border sign. YEs, we have cycled two provinces and are in Saskatchewan. The sun is getting hotter, the sky a marvellous blue with wispy clouds. The countryside exxtends forever, in all directions. Wonderful! We have our lunch at 10:30 at about the 100 km. After a good fueling, back in the saddle until another rest stop...and then on to our second lunch at the 170 km. !
The sun was hot and we got our lunch and looked for the shade. Back on the bikes for the final 50 km. I began to get sluggish around the 200 km mark, but regrouped and we arrived at Trailview Alliance Church at 4:15 or so. It was 30 degrees and we covered 220 km today. I got a bit of a burn and my lips are dry. My tongue still feels like it is stuck to the roof of my mouth. We were met by a couple named Helena and Ben who took 4 of us: Bob, me,Jason and Graham home to their house to shower, Really nice! Helena provided us with a lovely ice cold drink. Back to the church for a great spaghetti dinner.
For info: Chester, our senior 75 year old rider, went buzzing by us by us at 42 kph! HE truly is amazing!
I arrived back in time to change, share in prayer and then I snuck to the bathroom to do my journal, which I also keep besides the blog. Joan Lawrence had given me the journal last September, specifically for the trip. I got back to the room the ladies were sharing by 9:40. It was lights out as we face a 4:30 rising in the morning. I fell asleep but woke up after midnight due to the consumed beer. Now that was an experience, trying to find my way to the loo in the pitch black without walking on a sleeping body. I took baby steps and tried to feel along the wall. Fortunately I didn't trip or walk on anyone!
We got up at 4:30 and packed up. Breakfast was at 5 but Bob stopped to help Betty fix a flat, so we were late to eat. The sunrise was amazing. We were on the road by 6, heading to Swift Current. God blessed us with sunny and blue skies and a WEST wind. yahoo. The trip today was pleasant as we cruised along with little effort. Very enjoyable as we chatted with different groups of cyclists. We enjoyed seeing swainson (sp?) hawks, plentiful here, as well as seeing 6 antelope, very unique. We watched a train traveling along the pastureland in the horizon.
Our first rest stop was at the Saskatchewan border sign. YEs, we have cycled two provinces and are in Saskatchewan. The sun is getting hotter, the sky a marvellous blue with wispy clouds. The countryside exxtends forever, in all directions. Wonderful! We have our lunch at 10:30 at about the 100 km. After a good fueling, back in the saddle until another rest stop...and then on to our second lunch at the 170 km. !
The sun was hot and we got our lunch and looked for the shade. Back on the bikes for the final 50 km. I began to get sluggish around the 200 km mark, but regrouped and we arrived at Trailview Alliance Church at 4:15 or so. It was 30 degrees and we covered 220 km today. I got a bit of a burn and my lips are dry. My tongue still feels like it is stuck to the roof of my mouth. We were met by a couple named Helena and Ben who took 4 of us: Bob, me,Jason and Graham home to their house to shower, Really nice! Helena provided us with a lovely ice cold drink. Back to the church for a great spaghetti dinner.
For info: Chester, our senior 75 year old rider, went buzzing by us by us at 42 kph! HE truly is amazing!
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