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By MunschAdo
March 10th 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

The view from Leaf Rapids

This morning we rolled one hour up the highway to South Indian Lake, a very isolated northern community which can be reached only by ferry. We loaded the suv and van onto what could only be described as an air craft carrier on water. It was operated entirely by two men and two cables. A unique experience. Tomorrow we travel to Lynn Lake for another night at a B&B. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 8th 2008

Saturday, March 8, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

Yum yum yum!
We pooled our supplies to make delicious banana walnut pancakes, with sausages and syrup.

We had a nice late start this morning, as we weren’t called until the afternoon. We all slept late, and then performed for one of our smallest houses yet--boy was that an adventure. Tomorrow’s a day off! [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 7th 2008

Friday, March 7, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

Yikes!
Leaf Rapids reports heavier than normal snowfalls this year.

We rolled out of the B&B to discover one of the front tires on the van had gone flat! A quick visit to the gas station led us to a mechanic who could put enough air into it that we could drive to another garage for the repair. The gentleman was very helpful not only in repairing the tire, but also in his tips for Thompson and Leaf Rapids. We were on the road about an hour later. We stopped in Thompson for lunch at The Hub, then grabbed some groceries from the Extra Foods to whip up some dinner in [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 6th 2008

Thursday, March 6, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

We rolled out of Norway House today and back along the dirt road to the main highway again. This time we’re visiting and performing in Snow Lake, a breathtaking northern community settled beautifully on the hill. At the school we had some of our favourite helpers to date. Our home tonight is the Bluenose Bed & Breakfast, a lovely cabin-style home which belongs to the mayor of Snow Lake. We’re enjoying the opportunity to cook in a kitchen again. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 5th 2008

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

Today we had the opportunity to perform two shows with only one setup! We had a great time at the school, and the two separate audiences of K - 3 and 4 - 6 made for a really interesting dynamic. One more night here, then we double back a bit to head even further north. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 4th 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

Today was a long travel day to Norway House. We checked into the York Boat Inn and headed to the restaurant for dinner. Two shows tomorrow! [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
March 3rd 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Dauphin

Grand Rapids
We make our own fun!

We traveled to Dauphin yesterday to overnight before heading further into the north. This morning we performed at Waterhen and will spend the night in Grand Rapids to prepare for another full day of travel tomorrow. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
February 29th 2008

Friday, February 29, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg

We left Winnipeg for our morning show in Anola. We traveled to Selkirk for lunch at Barney Gargles, then enjoyed a show in Selkirk where we had one of our biggest audiences of the provincial tour. Tomorrow’s a day off, then we start the longest adventure of the tour: the northern leg. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
February 27th 2008

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba

We performed this morning in Pinawa, then enjoyed a nice hot lunch in the club. In the afternoon we cruised into Whitemouth to perform again. From there it was back to Winnipeg, for a night in our own beds. [View Full Entry]

By MunschAdo
February 26th 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Powerview

Salad DIY
Del Campo asked for a caesar with dressing on the side. What she got was a soup bowl full of caesar dressing, with a salad on the side. Delicious!

Shows in Powerview and Sagkeeng, followed by a quick jaunt to Pinawa where we had very hospitable billets set up. We all enjoyed home-cooked meals, warm beds, and showers with good water pressure. Special thanks to Sandra Ramsden and the Pinawa Players for hooking us all up! [View Full Entry]

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