July 26, 2019
I had every intention of continuing my eastward trajectory when I woke up this morning, but I called a last minute audible, and headed south. Because I can.
The rain was finally gone, and the weather was near perfect. The wind was attacking from the other direction in an effort to help me even out the tire wear, I suppose. Places I’d been through yesterday (had to do a small backtrack of about 40 miles) weren’t even recognizable without the absolute downpour of yesterday.
Incidentally, I found a brewery yesterday where I met a couple of fine folks from Victoria. We ended up having dinner together. Always rad meeting folks while traveling.
Nothing insanely exciting most of the day. It got really hot, though. It took me forever to realize my jacket vents were all closed. So much nicer after I figured that out.
So many straight roads… as in an hour of straight. Just straight. Flat. Straight. Blech.
Stopped in Swift Current for fuel, food, and facilities. Ended up talking to a few guys heading north, and we all had lunch together. Then they insisted on buying. Unbelievable. Super nice fellas.
Another 100 mile slog though nothing to the border where I met an officer with near negative personality. Welcome to Montana! Oh well, got across without issue.
Immediately upon entering Montana I saw three of the biggest eagles (don’t know what kind) I’ve ever seen in my life. And a deer. And plenty of cows. It was great.
Staying overnight in Malta. Picked this direction because there is something I really want to see in Montana I didn’t last time, as well as another destination I have in mind. Stay tuned, kids…
Odo Start: 23,992
Odo End: 24,306
Daily Miles: 314
Cum. Miles: 9,733
Ryan Cavalier 