Day 32: Esterhazy to Shoal lake 123km

Another very successful day of smooth problem free cycling. We passed into Manitoba province number 4, which felt great. I get a great feeling of satisfaction when we pass into another province. As every province is the size of or bigger than most countries in Europe you feel as though you have conquered a country. In a sense you have as every province so far has been different in terms of landscape and people. Many people in BC told me that the prairies were boring and dull but so far they have been beautiful and the people have been fantastic. I think if you take the highway number 1 through the prairies it is very flat and the landscape doesn't change much but the route we took has been great. There have been times when it has become monotonous but that was only a few days of riding on the whole it has been great. Its interesting to see how life goes on in these very small communities along the way compared to large towns and cities that we are used to living in. i don't think i could live in the prairies but it is still worth a visit.
We arrived in Shoal lake nice and early. We popped the tent up and then Agnes went swimming and I went into town and bought groceries. The campsite was my favourite one yet as it was only 12 dollars and was situated on a beautiful lake with a sandy beach. Also the firewood was free and we had time to have a fire at last. I bought some hot dogs in town and we cooked them over the fire and with plenty of salad we had a great meal. once this deep cut closes up I'll be able to go swimming which will be awsome as it it very hot now.