July 26 – Weyburn to the Cyprus Hills

I made it to Alberta today and then to the Cyprus Hills Inter-provincial Park. I could have camped on the Saskatchewan side but there are no roads from one side to the other and it would have been out of my way so I decided to come here. I met a woman in the next...

July 25 – lost in Saskatchewan

Ok, I’m not really lost but in Southern Saskachewan they must not get many tourists because after I crossed the Manitoba Saskatchewan line I didn’t see any more tourist info centres. I didn’t realize how much I rely on those places until they...

July 24 – Winnipeg, Turtle Mountain and Souris

What luck I had to meet Nellie’s sister Lorraine in Winnipeg. I just want to thank the powers that be for amazing sisters. What would the world be without them? Lorraine treated me like a sister and gave me insights into why I love Nellie so much. On the way...

July 22 – Steinbach

I crossed the border yesterday after 8 days of enjoying Ontario and it’s hospitality. I have to thank Gail for being a wonderful host and for those moments where I thought, “This woman is a sister who I just never met.” I guess it is good that I left...

July 20 – Kenora: Trains, Float Planes and Skip Bo

Today I am leaving Kenora to go to a place near Steinbach, Manitoba. I will be changing provinces. Last year I moved from home to Vancouver in 5 days. This year it has taken me over a week to reach the border between Ontario and Manitoba. It has been a much more...