Who leaves camp at 5am anyway?!
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| Fields of Gold |
I have seen countless hawks or harriers that are being chased by smaller birds, some of the aerobatic maneuvers they perform are just remarkable!
I even got waved at by a train driver. What a day this was turning out to be!
I stopped in Broadview for a boiled egg, which I carry with me. That's enough fuel for another 30km or so. Next stop was Whitewood, where I grabbed an early lunch, or very late second breakfast, I am undecided. While parking my bike, a local pulled up in his van and gave me a few drinks vouchers for Tim Horton's!
Ace!
The locals name was George Chopping, and he ran a museum just outside of town. He has built it all himself over the past few decades, and has been interviewed by National Geographic, amongst other publications.
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| Warmshowers |
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| Moosomin grain elevator |
I arrived in Moosomin a lot earlier than expected, due to the tailwind, and went to the house to meet Harvey.
He showed me the house, and my room, which was ideal. I dumped my bags and showered, then promptly fell asleep on the bed for 2.5 hours. That never happens to me, but I wasn't complaining, it felt very good.
I went to the Red Barn for dinner, met another cyclist there, and watched the CFL game between Saskatchewan and Calgary. Mid-game the power went out, so I left and went home where I met Blanche, Harvey's wife. I was then served Saskatoon berries and cream, which was delicious!
Blanche and Harvey told me that the storm the previous evening had produced a tornado nearby, and showed me the video (Youtube video) that the storm chasers had taken.
Scary stuff!
Distance: 101.2 km
Time: 3:36:40
Height gained/lost: 155m /-153m
Calories: 3406
I like that warm showers idea
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