Day 16 Viscount to Foam Lake

"Tonight I heard the wild goose cry" (Frankie Laine)

After yesterday's battle with the wind we decided to get out early before the wind started. This resulted in starting peddling in -3C temperature. We wore lots of layers of clothing all day. The ride today was much easier and more productive than yesterday as we made it to Foam Lake a distance of 162 km. 

Today we saw more ducks and geese, and interestingly a large flock of pelicans. Eventually we found a sign that explained all these birds. We were in the area of the Quill Lakes, which are saline and have fresh water marshes feeding them. They host millions of migrating birds every year. 

One of the pictures that I am posting today is of the Viscount Hotel; it was much nicer inside than outside.