Slow day today in terms of forward progress. I came down through the Jasper National Park and I could barely go 10 miles before I had to stop and take pictures. The scenery was unbelievable. The Canadian Rockies are something to behold including the wildlife. I saw a bear, female moose, 3 mountain goats/sheep (the ones with the curled horns). One let us spectators get close enough to take a picture. He seemed very unconcerned by our presence. In a place called Bow Lake, I was at an elevation of 2050 meters (I have my GPS set to metric measurements just because it is easier so you do the math on this one) and there was snow along the roads. Bow Lake itself was covered with ice. That was pretty interesting to still see that on the first day of June, at least for me.
I am just west of Saskatchewan and then Manitoba after that. I would like to reach Thunder Bay, Ontario if possible tomorrow. That would be a SaddleSore 1000 within Canada (more then 1,000 miles in 24 hours). The land is very flat here, much like Montana and North Dakota. Lots of farm land and cattle. At least I am now on two lane roads with a divided highway and a 110KPH speed limit so I feel like I can make decent time. We shall see how tomorrow goes, although right now it looks like rain tonight. Hopefully not.
Once in Thunder Bay, I will most likely take Highway 11 over the top of the lakes and not go through Sault Ste. Marie. I hear the latter is slower going and I am now looking for quickest and fastest way home, although I still want to touch Quebec before heading south.
Time for bed. Many thanks to all who are still reading this and tracking me.
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Looks like you are definitely enjoying this part of your trip. You sound relaxed and happy.
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