This is part three of a seven part series about my trip around Alberta.

All types of clouds today: overcast, fluffy, feathered bottoms, soft tops, and the rainy varieties. The prairies lend themselves to skyscapes.

I left Peace River by coming up and out of another valley. Pretty typical prairie views leaving Peace River, but as I got closer to High Prairie the trees started lining the road. There was a nice little town named McLennan that had bird silhouettes on all their lampposts. I turned onto Grizzly Trail and had the whole stretch of road to myself, save one camper van.

The ferry near Fort Assiniboine and the subsequent ferry ride were fantastic. It’s a wonder this thing operates when a bridge would do. It’s undoubtedly a relic from a different time, but I’m glad it’s here. The rest of the drive to Edmonton was uneventful. More 80s jams with a few podcasts mixed in.

Today’s big event was the run through Edmonton’s river valley and it was pure bliss down in that forest. The recent rain left puddles for jumping and wet air for breathing. I was running fast with a smile on my face the whole time.

My dinner for one looked like dinner for two, and the two sets of cutlery in the takeout bag all but confirmed it. Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, an arugula salad with beets and goat cheese, more bread, and Italian donut bites with a hazelnut spread for dessert. Superb.

Mustered up my last bit of energy to do laundry in the sink and then fell asleep before my head hit the pillow.

This is part three of a seven part series about my trip around Alberta. Check out the next part.