August 4, 2010
Day 61: Elk Island National Park to Vermillion
Along the way today, I saw the world's largest easter egg in Vegreville. There was a campground right next to it. It looks like it would be a good place to stay.
I stayed at Vermillion Provincal Park ($21). The site was large and nice and grassy. Vermillion is the home of Becky Scott - the road to the Provincial Park is Becky Scott Way. She carried the Olypmic flame for Vermillion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beckie_Scott
A random thought: What has changed since BC?
- the roads are flat (no more mountains)
- lots of supplies (previously I stopped and bought groceries or had a meal if there was a place to do so)
- lots of traffic (can be mitigated by picking less traveled routes)
- many options (I actually had to use a map to navigate through Edmonton. I haven't needed to do this since Vancouver.)
- roads are excellent
- improved hygiene (I shower most days now)
- I can carry less and buy snacks along the way
- breakfast now is usually cereal, milk and OJ instead of porridge because I can buy milk and OJ near camp site
End point:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=53.36403,-110.87802&ll=53.36403,-110.87802&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
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Today's ride: 179 km (111 miles)
Total: 7,150 km (4,440 miles)
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