Tuesday 30 August 2016

How we have fun in Winnipeg (spring edition!)

 We had all of the regular end-of-school trips in May & June, including choir concerts.  The boys wrapped up a great year at Linden Christian School and were quite excited when they had the last week off because we flew to Ontario for Commissioning on the 23rd of June.  But before we left we managed to squeeze in a few more adventures in Winnipeg. 

First up was the Narcisse Snake Dens!  An easy walking trail through sparse forest and grassland with 4 active snake dens to peer into and enjoy.  This is the largest and most accessible grouping of snakes in the country.  The snakes come out from their winter shelters and begin to leave the dens in May.  They will roam up to 25 kilometers over the summer and return to the snake dens in the fall.  We'll heading a little further away, but maybe we'll return here too! 








 The snake dens were busy and HOT walking that day.  The next week we ventured indoors on a much cooler day to the Manitoba Museum.  Some great exhibits to explore this day, but super crowded because there was free admission for the holiday.









More free fun was had when we realized that there was a caterpillar infestation happening in Winnipeg.  These little creatures were EVERYWHERE.  The city began spraying to control the problem that happens once every 7-10 years.



We checked out the old gate at Fort Garry.
 CFOT kidettes go the ballgame!  Great night of family fun with friends. 



We had a bunch of farewells to make before we headed out for our summer appointment and the wonderful officers at Weston, Lt. Keesom and Tina Phanthomaath were one of the hardest - they are off to a new appointment in Toronto.  We have enjoyed their ministry this year at Weston immensely.


Father's Day Bean-Boozeled.  Both delicious and disgusting at the same time.   Spin a colour and then try to eat one that is either a good flavor or an icky flavor that looks identical.  FYI Have a spit bowl and water nearby to drink.




 No matter what we are doing, we have the most fun in Winnipeg with good friends!



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