Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hi Everyone! It has been a few days since I was able to update you with our whereabouts! Despite my 'rocket stick' with Rogers, Canada's national network, there is no phone service in Northern Ontario, hence no internet, unless you find a Starbucks. which I have. I am in a licensed location in Thunder Bay in a Chapters store. There is a company operated store a Drive Thru just a few blocks away, friendly and they just exported 4 partners to BC, she wasn't sure whether they went to Vancouver or the island. We are now sufficiently far away that people do not know their geography, and like I once was, cannot tell the difference between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

From Brandon, we went to Winnipeg, where the highlight was the Assiniboine Park and the Zoo. Todd showed us on Corydon Avenue where he once lived. I thought of Zoe, a co-worker of mine, as she lived in Winnipeg for a few years.

After several days in the Peg, we moved onto Dryden, Ontario, passing through Kenora, a quaint little town to the east, a recreational spot with lots of speedboats and water sports. The picture is there, where we stopped and I made lunch. In Dryden we camped overnight at an RV park which was basically empty except for us. We had the place to ourselves and watched the stars after we had built a roaring fire and made s'mores. By we, I mean Todd and the boys - I like being a girl when it comes time for things like fire building and black water tank dumping, call me old fashioned, I'm OK with it!

from Dryden, we drove to Thunder Bay, and as we drove in there was a small park, Hillcrest, from which the entire city can be seen and is complimented by a sweeping view of Lake Superior. This morning, I jogged back up that hill and had a longer look, well worth it.

One thing I enjoy more know with my newfound free time is reading, and I have finished Wally Lamb's She's Come Undone, and a few days ago finished John Grisham's, The Testament. I started 'The Shack" by Wm Paul Young. Todd is reading as well, something he rarely does and just finished Billy Bud by Herman Melville. Thanks Chrys and Sharon for all the great books you let us have! Well, take care everyone - have a great day!