Blogs from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America - page 12

Aaah, the memories. I lived in the Peg for about 15 years. It is my second home. We are staying with our good friend Moe, the best hostess ever! Thanks Moe! The "essential experientials" I needed to do so far (a nostalgic quest) are: 1) Go into Prairie Sky Book Store on Westminster Ave and smell the air while browsing the new age books and looking at all the pretty imports and semi precious stones. 2) Walk down the block and buy 1/2 dozen cinnamon buns from the Tall Grass Bakery (no preservatives, and whole wheat!--this means they ARE good for you! haha) 3) Hang out at the Forks, watch the city squirrels, pigeons, take a stroll around to see the sculptures and murals, watch a magician in the centre market, (or musician), buy some farmers ... read more

Well today has finally come and we're stoked! Both Candace and I have saw the kids and animals off to her Mom and Dad's and we were finally alone for our last night in Manitoba. Instead of getting any sleep, we both rushed around the house checking and re-checking our back packs to make sure we didn't forget the little we were both taking. By the time the alarm went off, I think I had gotten 4 hours sleep. A quick call to my Dad to make sure he was up and on his way to our house to drive us to the airport and the rechecking of the bags began again. I'm not sure what it is about the incessant need to confirm you have underwear but I'm sure someone must have crossed the world ... read more

17./ 18.09.07 morgens ein bischen laenger geschlafen...mirjam und ich hatten beide keine grosse meinung , heute wieder noch auf die schnelle eine neue stadt zu besichtigen.. fuehlten uns beide heute nicht soooo gut. gingen noch ein bischen schaufenstergucken und zum frisoer..war mal wieder zeit , zumindest bei mir . da es doch tatsaechlich ganz viele einwohner dieser stadt selbst nicht wissen , dass sie einen bahnhof haben , und der auch sonst wo ausserhalb ist , bestellte ich mir dann ein taxi und fuhr so zum bahnhof . mirjam und ich werden uns dann am 4.10. in toronto noch mal sehen , bevor ich nach hause fliege . einchecken am bahnhof und los gings um 20.05 uhr mit !!! 2 stunden !!!! verspaetung gen osten im zug!! der zug , muss ich uebrigens noch erwaehnen , ... read more

I only had a few hours to discover Winnipeg. We arrived late one night and the next day I got up to a sunny morning. I stepped out of the hotel and soon discovered why Winnipeg is known for it's wind. I stood on the kerb to cross the road and literally got blown from one side to the other. Glad at that point I hadn't styled my hair in any particular way as it ended up in a huge beehive in front of my face!!! Indeed, the intersection of Portage and Main, in Winnipeg's downtown core, is known as one of the windiest spots in Canada. As I had no map I wasn't wandering in any specific direction - I just left the hotel, looked around and headed towards the most fancy building I could ... read more

Winnipeg - 10 August to 21 August 2007 We've spent the last week and a bit in Winnipeg, adjusting to the time-zone and enjoying the sunny, but mild weather. Chela is very happy to be back in her home away from home with her Grandma and her aunt MJ (yes, that's Mary Jane) and Matthew has now met everyone and is approved of! In our short time here, we've noticed a few things about Winnipeg.Winnipeg is a small, flat city situated in the middle of Canada. It is surrounded by the prairies that stretch through central Canada and the USA and are mostly farmland. It is common to see round bales of hay sprinkled around the place and one of the more random sights we came across was a ramshackle old farmhouse in the middle of ... read more