A Train Trip to Churchill

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June 8th 2010

Published: June 10th 2010

Hi guys. We drove the 1200 km from Sioux to Thompson in two days, making a few stops to break the journey up a bit. Having done our chores in the grand city of Winnipeg, we headed northward for a couple of hours through the seemingly endless expanse of farmland of the Manitoba prairies. We were followed by thunderclouds and the rain was just hammering down on us, lots of warning lights were flashi... Read Full Entry

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Theresa and Dave

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Smoke-stained walls.

The previous tennants were chain-smokers and they left the place in a bit of a mess. For any smokers out there, your lungs will look worse than these walls! It has been a futile effort so far in our quest to make the place smell nice... Any suggestions?

Disgusting dirt on the window screen

Ice-chunks in the Churchill River.

The Churchill river often gets jammed with ice if the wind blows from the north.

Ice breakup

Biking the coast road.

Most of the snow on land has melted, but the sea remains frozen. Perfect for biking!

Caribou migrating.

A few caribou are passing by the town.

Caribou.

Caribou on the move.

Two local characters.

Theresa made a couple of friends.

Purple Saxifrage.

Typically the first arctic plant to flower in spring. These flowers are only about half a centimeter across. You really have to get on your hands and knees to appreciate the tundra.

Willows

Bike riding in Churchill

What?

Who, me?

Bonaparte's Gull

10th June 2010

Flynne
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Awesome!
I'm enjoying the blog and the pictures! I have always wanted to make this trip. I think taking the train is ideal. I will need to talk with you one day more at length, and map out a course! Have fun and stay cozy! Nice clean up on the apartment. Want to come clean mine next? :) Cheers Flynne

29th June 2010

Just Bob
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Keep on blogging
hey, bob here. Really enjoying your BLOG. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing more about Churchill. Hope to see you there this summer...:-) Bob

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