Goodbye to Winnipeg, for this trip

Winnipeg, Canada

I spent a lovely lazy Sunday morning chatting with brother Rae on his front steps enjoying the cool air of the morning while I did a final load of laundry. That was after another fabulous Chef Fines meal of grilled cinnamon and pecan buns and bacon. Rae raided his garden for me to take along some veggies and I was on my way.

I spent some fun time this after noon catching up with Rhonda, the friend I’ve known the longest in my life. We hadn’t seen each other for a few years so it was great to hear what was happening in her life and family and share some of what is going on in mine. We have lots of stories to remember given we went all through school together. Both of us pledged to be in touch more often.

Then I raced to The Forks to see the new Canadian Museum of Human Rights. It is truly a remarkable building and I had a chance to go up in the Tower of Hope to get a great view of the city. I stopped on the 4th floor to see the Holocaust exhibit, and was reminded of our moving visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau a few years ago.

There was a gathering happening in the public space at the Forks that made me feel like I was back in my old neighbourhood in Vancouver South. There was Indian music, food, colourful saris and turbans. Made me a little home sick for Vancouver.

No visit to Winnipeg could be complete without a stop to see the Golden Boy and I did so on the way back to my trailer for the evening. It’s an iconic statue and legislative buildings. Had a quiet moment remembering Dad.

Thanks for allowing me to reminisce some more on this cross Canada portion of my trip. Tomorrow I’m off to Grand Beach for a couple of days. Hope to show you that Manitoba has some phenomenal beaches too.