July 5 - Humboldt to Wadena - 99 km

Big tailwind today! We made excellent progress and the miles (apologies to metric people) flew by. Ashley had a tire problem (worn through to sub layer) which was fixed at Watson.
Our goal was Wadena, but Gerry, Ashley and Leddy couldn't get hotels there - a wedding at the Legion Hall booked up everything in town. So they were booked for Quill Lake, 40 km short of Wadena.

With some very excellent help from some Paramedics we met at Watson, we found out there was a tiny hotel in Kuroki (the El Kuroki, 20 km past Wadena) with some rooms. It was such a good day for travelling that they made the decision to take advantage of the wind and head to Kuroki. I've forgotten the names of the Paramedics, but thanks again, folks!

For the triva buffs, Wadena is the hometown of Pamela Wallin, and also to "Wayne from Wadena," who harasses the hosts on CBC radio often. Wayne helped Laura out with her bike when she got caught in a heavy shower in Wadena. We stayed at the campsite.

I liked the contrast of this scene in Watson - Santa and a grain elevator. And the other photo is for you , Karen and Janet. I couldn't find "Corner Gas," so will "Corner Service" do?