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Rain Walls on the Prairie and a Non-Existent Hotel

July 31, 2016September 4, 2016

Saskatoon: We were driving along Highway 11 north towards Saskatoon from Regina, when, about 45 minutes outside of Saskatoon, a menacing group of clouds began to approach from the west. I got a little anxious, uncomfortable with driving through a downpour from the “living skies”, and crossed my fingers that it wouldn’t reach us before…

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Sunrise in Saskatchewan

July 30, 2016September 4, 2016

Moosomim: Part way through our drive thru Saskatchewan. The long flat lands of Saskatchewan. The changing of time zones has been wreaking havoc with my sleep schedule… woke up at 4:00 am to this view before sunrise… Followed by this view at 6:00 am Came across Indian Head, a little town on the way to…

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The Forks

July 29, 2016September 4, 2016

Winnipeg: On the recommendation of a former colleague, we decided to book a hotel close to The Forks in Winnipeg. After check-in and reading up a bit more about what there is to see here, we decided to extend our stay from two nights to four. Today we went to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights,…

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Running away from (buzzing) invaders at Fort William

July 23, 2016September 4, 2016

Thunder Bay: On our way into the city we made the stop at the Terry Fox Statue, with its tremendous view of T’Bay. Due to my sun burn we decided to take it easy and let the kids do some shopping at ToysRUs. It was amazing to see them playing with something instead of on…

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Feeling the burn

July 21, 2016September 4, 2016

Terrace Bay: Weather Forecast: Overcast Kids: Getting cabin fever We need to get out and check out the town, or some trails. We decide to head down to the beach and dip our toes in the cold Superior water. Fisher and Milo decide to get in the water and play like cavemen again. Though the…

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