First, I have figured out how to use the new format for Blogspot. Yeah me! Just in the nick of time, as I think the old way is obsolete in a couple days.
Second, I did a day trip with my friend, Elizabeth, to Castle Butte, Big Muddy Valley, southern Saskatchewan. My friend grew up in Oregon and has lived in Regina for over ten years now. She has explored many places, loves hiking and camping, and was incredulous that I had never been to this amazing location just two hours from my home!
Our trip began around 11:30 am, with a quick drive-thru for $1 Iced Coffee at McDonald's. Then we took the new bypass around the east and south of Regina to catch the Number 6 Highway. Then we drove straight south, making exactly three curves until we reached the "Four Corners". I reminisced as we past the signs for Corrine, Dummer and Parry, all markers for childhood memories for me. We turned west on Highway 13, passing Pangman and Ogema. Then we turned south to Bengough. Any of these towns familiar to you?
Bengough is the last sign of civilization before we hit the Big Muddy Valley. In other words, last gas station and flush toilet! We stopped to get fuel and use the facilities before driving another twenty minutes or so to our destination.
Driving on the flat prairie can seem so boring and most folks find southern Saskatchewan to be uninteresting to them. But I find such joy in the wide blue sky and fields that stretch as far as the eye can see! So when you are driving along flat and straight roads, then suddenly you come to a rise, the view of a valley is such a surprise! God's unexpected blessings for those of us who will truly appreciate it!
I will post more of the adventure later...here are a few pictures to illustrate our journey so far...
A Doe and Twin Fawns
Lots of those towns are familiar to me. We used to go to the Bengough rodeo every summer. Played softball in Pangman.
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful landscape Cindy!!
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