Walmart's substitute for the old fashioned "powder puff".
We were able to get away at just after 9 am this morning. The sun was shining and temperature in the low 80s, and pretty much stayed there for most of the day.
I've got to stop parking next to dirt roads.
Dome light burned out. Since there will soon be no darkness to speak of, not a big deal. But . . . and omen?
Cananda is a very big place, and a lot of it looks like this.
This lies ahead . . .
and this lies behind.
Sometimes it gets a little boring.
(Hint: 2222.2 miles.)
But there's usually something new around the corner to keep things interesting. Close One!
Afternoon rest stop in the shade.
Talking to my babe.
Wayne's Road in Edmonton.
Just before it rained.
The rain started right after dinner, around 6 pm. We saw it coming and put on the rain gear. It lasted around 30 minutes, just about the time it took for us to get through rush hour traffic. Sorry, no pictures are possible, not even for Mick.
While dripping in traffic, I realized my rain gear bag did not get put away. I had jammed it between the back seat and duffle. At a red light, I got off the bike and checked. It's gone. Bummer!
Double, behind the back rainbow!!!
Temperature dropped suddenly 20 degrees F, from mid 80s to low 60s. After we stopped, a muscle spasm pulled Mick's thumb out of joint.
No Problem!!!
It popped right back in! That's what Ibuprofen is for!!
And I made a new "rain gear" bag!!!
And at the end of the day . . .
Riding into the sunset . . .
well as close to sunset we will likely see in some time.
Still pretty cool.
Today's Stats:
Arrival in Whitecourt: 8:19 pm (Central)
Riding Time: 7 Hrs. 38 Mins.
Today's Miles: 434
Total Miles: 2622
Today's MPG: 44.6
Today' MPH: 60.3
Tomorrow's Destination:
Buckinghorse River, BC.
428 Miles
Actually, Buckinghorse River could not be found on my travel map, so the yellow marker is showing Pink Mountain, about 30 miles short of Buckinghorse River.
Buckinghorse River is the farthest west crook on the route.
Mc
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