My previous post was October 1. Since then we pointed east, more or less, and started driving. We began the trip home hoping we could shorten daily travel distance but that only worked for one day. On our second day Highway #1 through Crowsnest Pass was closed for construction which diverted us south along Highway #97 to Radium then east on Highway #95 through to Banff where we met Highway #1, That made what was a moderate day into a long day. After Calgary we abandoned all hope of short days and drove our seven hour days. There is no way to stop after five hours. No place is just five hours away from any other place.
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Across the Prairies to Calgary
As we travel across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta the terrain changes from scrub forrest to flatland to rolling hills. Grain farms dominate the flatlands which, moving westward, transforms into cattle ranches. Oil rigs and pumps become visible in western Saskatchewan and common in Alberta. Wind farms are sprinkled across terrain and several solar collection systems become evident.
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Saturday was a nice day of rest. We spent much of the day with my cousin Myrna and her daughter Tannnis then shopped for supplies to make lunches until we reach the west coast. We even found some Rogers Golden Syrup, a childhood treat for which my Dad is to blame. Then we managed a bit of rest at the hotel. On July 20, 1959. on the steps of the Legislature Building, Myrna was presented with her girl Guide “Gold Cord” honour by none other than Queen Elizabeth. We have the photo to prove it. Click through to the web page to see it.
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