Tomorrow, the Rockies and Cranbrook.

But, for now I will have to put up with a so-so room not far from a very noisy Trans-Canada highway…wind howling through the door as well. I just don’t care right now! I was told that hotels in SC tend to be old and along the highway. Tomorrow is another day!

There are advantages to being with CAA, I am not and I booked at the last minute. I am pretty tired so it will have to do. I should have driven somewhere for supper but there is a Pho at the hotel and staff recommended it.

Mistake, I did not finish and ended paying $20. I left a big tip because I’m sure they will not be getting too much business this evening.

I made it easily to Winnipeg where the tire was replaced costing a little over $300. I guess the whole tire adventure cost me four or five hours in time but did not have me alter my plans.  I am very happy with GM service and let the service manager in Winnipeg know it.  The Canyon behaved well today, mileage is great.

I really enjoyed driving across Saskatchewan. At one point, I saw a sign for a small town promising fuel and food. Not 30 metres of the highway I was on gravel looking for the promised services. I found a forlorn restaurant serving Canadian and perhaps Chinese with one car parked in front, next door was a tattoo parlour. I kept on going!

The highway system here is great, four lanes at 110 kph. Every so often there are side roads cutting across and you have to be on guard because some folks just zoom on through. Not too many places to stop (see above) though.

I have been wanting to cross the country this way for years and I am loving it…even with the noisy hotels and lousy food.  I was talking to an older couple earlier and they cross the country every year from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, seeing friends and family along the way.

I will have to start thinking about the trip home after camping in Ososyoos, Kokanee Creek and Kootenay through to June 4. No doubt, I will get valuable tips at the Escape rally next week.

Long day tomorrow, almost time to hit the sack.