Prairies

The landscape is changing from the majestic mountains to the endless prairies of the Great Plains. What would the world do without the vast amount of crops this area of Canada and US produces? The roads are better and driving much easier task for Jack even if the vistas are endless fields of grain. There is nothing like seeing a sunset or a storm on the vast prairie horizon. Something you do not get to see when circled by mountains or covered in clouds. Driving on these roads brings back memories of childhood for me with sights, smells and sounds very imprinted on my psyche – it feels like home. We certainly have finally hit sunny skies and warmer temperatures the further south and east we progressed. Summer at last and finally getting to wear warm weather clothing!

We spent a few nights in Saskatoon some place we did not think we would be seeing again. Last summer we spent more time that we would have liked at a less then desirable RV part. This time around was much more pleasant. There was a new RV park in town (Campland RV Resort )that just opened and made all the difference in the world. We spent one night in the city watching a Labor day weekend fireworks display and eating Saskatoon cherry pie. Yum!! Canadians don’t seem to get as excited about things and I was noticeably the only person oohing and ahhing. And I saw another bear in downtown Saskatoon!

We left Saskatoon on Labor Day and my birthday this year. We drove to Regina ( yes it does rhyme with female anatomy) and spent the night and next day in Regina. Jack took me out for a very fancy dinner in town. It is a fairly good size town with a defined town down area. I even spiffed myself up for the occasion! Next we did an over nighter in Brandon. Friendly town, they send a welcoming meeter/greeter to RV site with tourist information. However, we did not unhitch so we did not spend any time in the town. Next we drove through Manitoba and around Winnipeg and crossing the US border into Minnesota.