Day 5 - Edmonton to Saskatoon

We changed our route and, with an early start, took Highway 16 East out of Edmonton on Wednesday morning with almost perfect weather for traveling.  

Flowers in Art Gallery/Conservatory on River Walk in Saskatoon

We stopped for the ham sandwich lunch which Shirley had prepared for us in Lloydminster on the Alberta side.  The boundary between Alberta and Saskatchewan runs right through the center of town.  (I wonder if anyone lives on a particular side for tax breaks.)

It was an easy drive to Saskatoon.  We arrived shortly afternoon and were lucky to find a Super 8 as the city  was booked with two or three different events happening there.  As the room was made up, we were able to stow our things and explore the town.

The city is just emerging from the final snow melt of winter.  Cars are still muddy and landscape is grey with just hints of green.   The abundance of colour in this conservatory was a treat!

Blue Orchid

Unfortunately, we managed to pick what was probably the worst restaurant in town for dinner. Our lesson from that was to rely on hotel suggestions and the BCAA book to find decent food.

Hotel $125.61
Food $23.00
Gas $36.85