After reorganizing the car to fit my last minute purchases and plethora of suitcases, I hit the road from YYC to Moose Jaw around 0900 or so. Not sure on the exact time. It was surreal and exciting and other inexpressible things.
Today was one of the longer of the drives for the entire trip. That was intentional because I wanted to get a big portion out of the way while my shoulder is still hopefully doing okay. And, well, it’s SK which is pretty flat and generally considered boring so I thought it safe to commit to a 6 hour day and I’d be unlikely to regret it. I ended up stopping more than I thought cuz I stayed so incredibly well hydrated. I viewed “la toilette” offerings in Brooks (AB), Red Cliffe, Maple Creek, Swift Current, and then when I gassed up upon arriving in Moose Jaw. Speaking of gassing up, I still had 100 km left on my tank and it only cost about $60 to fill up again. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my plug-in hybrid??
Got to Moose Jaw around 1600, got gas as mentioned above, and went straight to the “Tunnels of Moose Jaw” tours. Free parking right out front because it was the weekend and it also wasn’t very busy. Very cool, just wish I had more time in each of the areas of the tunnel to really appreciate it.
Supper at Hopkins Dining Parlour was light because I mostly ate processed food all day so wanted something kind of healthy. But the house was gorgeous so made it worth it - it was a feast for the eyes.
Met some nice people at the B&B before I shut myself in my room to have an amazing soak in the clawfoot tub while enjoying “Moonlight Sonata.”
Did some paperwork and now time to finally watch some new Bridgerton before heading to bed. Can’t wait to try out the breakfast tomorrow morning! Wish I could stay longer and really explore this property and the surrounding parkland.
PS - by some miracle my shoulder is holding up very well, praise the Lord!
Enjoy a few photos of the trip (see Facebook for more):
Hey, Saskatchewan!
Pretty birds in Swift Current.
I toured the “Tunnels of Moose Jaw” (I did the “Chicago Connection” tour)
Wakamow Heights B&B where I’m staying in Moose Jaw
Had a light supper at Hopkins Dining Parlour
View of the valley by the B&B
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