Stampede Rodeo

Since Saturday is a free day for us John took advantage of being in the big city to find and buy a new bike rack. The old one is not traveling well and we are worried the bikes are not riding safely.  Turns out the best rack available is made in Springfield, MO!  And it is very nice with a ramp, locking cable, and tail lights.

That afternoon we decided to visit the Stampede.  What a mad house!  We ended up getting fried chicken sandwiches for lunch since that was the shortest line.  The carnival covered every street around and between the buildings making it very difficult to see where we wanted to go and what to see.  We ended up in an air conditioned arena to watch draft horses!  

Canadians are very aware of the Native Americans or First Nations who lived on this land first so a large part of the Stampede grounds houses the natives in their Teepees and a stage for their dances.

When we left the fair grounds, we walked downtown until we came to a very inviting restaurant that was thankfully air conditioned.

Sunday afternoon we watched some very exciting and professional rodeo.  Bareback bronco busting, saddle bronco busting, bull riding, barrel racing and cow roping.  Yaaaa Hooooo!!