We had an excellent Winnipeg stay and a bit of a reprieve from driving. Harold and Martha Koslowsky were, as usual, excellent hosts and went out of their way to accommodate these pilgrims. Other highlights were having a meal at the Halfmoon Drive-in near Lockport, the visit to the cemetery to see Ginger's grave and having ice-cream at the BDI Cafe.
There were occasional walks through the Bunn's creek park as well.
After a week we headed west once more, leaving Winnipeg for the "living skies of Saskatchewan".
An example of the modern grain elevators. We headed north on the #16 highway just west of Portage la Prairie.
Traveled through the towns of Neepawa, Minnedosa, and Russell before coming to the Saskatchewan border.
Great to cross the border into our 8th province this trip. The province is where Lucy was born and grew up.
Always great to stop at the rest stops to have a bite to eat.
No mosquitoes so it was great to be able to sit outdoors.
There are still some of the wooden elevators. Most of them no longer have the name of the town on them.
At Foam Lake we turned north towards Fishing Lake. This is one of the many national heritage sites that we have come across on this trip. This one is an old school house.
Friends of ours from Manitoba invited us to spend some time at their cottage on the shores of Fishing Lake just north of Foam Lake. We arrived at what we thought was 4pm but found out that we had gained an hour so we were actually early and arrived at 3pm.
Sitting on the front veranda, one is just across the sand from the lake. Marley enjoying the view.
Looking at the cottage from the boat dock in front of it.
The veranda is covered so
it's sheltered from rain and direct sunlight.
The view of the lake through the living room window. It was windy when we arrived so the lake was a bit choppy.
The sunset from the boat dock. The sky suggested a wonderful day weather-wise tomorrow.
Fantastic view and warmer temperatures made it possible to have our morning coffee on the veranda.
Lucy and Ken decking it. Ken and Pat Foot were wonderful hosts and tour guides.
Pat, Thomas, Ken and Lucy enjoying some time on the veranda before having brunch.
We took a days sightseeing trip to see the marsh. This is a very large sanctuary for birds and other wildlife.
Fairly flat I would say.
So many Russian Orthodox churches in the area. Still well maintained.
Can't remember why I took this picture but the house setting was so typical of many towns.
Now, that's just ridiculous Marley.
Another historical site. Unfortunately we were not able to go inside. It was locked.
Striking against the sky.
Still in use to this day. PS: bring your own paper.
The Foam Lake landmark that is visible for miles. The water tower is still used.
Another heritage landmark.
We drove to Rama, Saskatchewan to visit the Groto Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Striking sculptures everywhere.
the gardens and icons. She was a fountain of information herself.
We then drove on to Canora to visit the National Doukhobor Heritage Village. This was also set up like a village in Russian.
Their story isn't unlike the story of the Mennonite Exodus from Russia. The Doukhobors however kept the Russian Dress and the ornate architecture style.
A statue of L. Tolstoy who helped them financially to leave Russia.
Ended the day with Chinese Food at Wong's Cafe.
As the sun set and twilight set in we passed these two churches that were across the road from each other. This on was still being used.
This one no longer being used. Although they had different names on the signs out front it looked as though they closed one and build new.
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