Thunder Bay to Kenora, On

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Well, part 2 begins! We were all very excited to get back to work on the Relay. We are a small road team as the communites are small therefore the number of Medal Bearers are small. Lots of time to really enjoy the places we go. Thunder Bay and area was great! As we moved on we finally started to get the winter it should be up here. We have travelled through many small communities but have been received with great excitement, warmth and appreciation! When we reached Ignace, the temps finally plummetted! We went from +3 to -17 degrees in the same day! Upsula Public School was alot of fun! The whole school came out and joined in with the 3 students who were chosen to be Medal Bearers. There are 17 students in all, grades K to 8! 2 teachers and 1 part time Vice Principal! Loving these tiny communities! Dryden was also very excited to see us. We had a great turn out at the end of day celebration! From Dryden, we moved onto Vermilion Bay and then finally Kenora. Our last town in Ontario. We had 2 non-relay days in Kenora so we were able to get out and enjoy some good old northern winter! As you can see by most of the photos, we are lacking in sunshine. Hopefully as the temps continue to drop we will at least get a dose of vitamin D!

Our next blog will be in a new province! Hard to believe we spent 2 1/2 months of relaying in Ontario. Until then, enjoy the pics and will update you all in Manitoba.

As always, cheers...love Jeepa and Weedie xoxo

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Photos

Thunder Bay, On
Kyle at our meeting point in the Rosslyn library!

Thunder Bay, On
Big wave from Dawn driving the motorhome as we passed by! Everyone is happy to be back on the relay!

Thunder Bay, On
Joey passes the Medal onto Allison in Rosslyn.

Thunder Bay, On
We had a Deer escort on our way out of town!

Hwy 17/11
Finally hitting some snowy roads after leaving Thunder Bay. Summer is over!!!

Upsula, On
Apparently the mosquitos are quite large here!

Upsula, On
Our 3 young Medal Bearers from Upsula Public School. They are really enjoying their experience!

Upsula, On
Kyle making snow angels with the kids! Everyone is excitied about the snow here!

Upsula, On
Marilyn having fun cheering on the kids at Upsula Public School!

Ignace, On
Hank made a new friend at the end of day celebration in Ignace! Too cute!

Ignace, On
I also made a new friend! Iggy the Otter of Ignace!

Wabigoon, On
A sweatshirt from the original Man In Motion tour. She found it in a thrift shop. Great shape for 25 years old!

Wabigoon, On
Our Medal Bearer "Ross" and his family ran with Rick on the original tour 25 years ago! Great pictures!

Wabigoon, On
Waiting to follow or Pilot vehicle down the side streets of Wabigoon! Finally snow everywhere!

Dryden, On
The Medal goes dog sledding!

Dryden, On
We all went grocery shopping and shared dinner in the breakfast room. Felt like sitting down to a family dinner at home! Well...as close as it gets!

Dryden, On
A bus full of students on a wrestling team checked into the hotel. This picture was taken before they all showed up at the pool! There was literally standing room only!

Vermillion Bay, On
This sign seemed to fit Marilyns' and my New Years Resolution! It was really a short form for the public school in Vermillion Bay made by one of the students!

Vermillion Bay, On
The Medal meets winter!

Kenora, On
The relay coming around Rabbit Lake. Very beautiful setting for the Relay!