I had an interesting ride yesterday to Stettler. The day started at 42F and around Medicine Hat I saw 92F, just a 50 degree swing. When driving through Havre, and looking for gas, I saw the sign to go towards the border and turned, realizing that it took me out of town pretty quick. So, I thought, no problem, there will be a duty free and gas station at the border, so I continued. It was only when I reached the border that I found out that the nearest gas going forward was 50 miles and going back to Havre was 30 and would require me to reenter the US. So when I finally did get to a gas pump I managed to put 24.76 liters into the bike which has a capacity of 25 or 25.5. I has less than one litre remaining.
After Medicine hat it was hot and windy, with really strong gusts from the left. I was happy to turn that into a tail wind when I was finally able to turn North.
Arrived in Stettler and had a quick bite before meeting Louis and Betty at the store. I got to say hello to Murphy the Parrot.
This morning I had a cold ride home and was pleasantly surprised to see Al and Arlene along the side of the road at Leduc. They had been following the spot and rode out to meet me. We had a quick coffee before I finally headed home.
8 provinces, 4 states, 2 countries, 7,874 miles (12,672 kilometers), and lots of seafood. It was a good trip but to do it again I would want at least six weeks.
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