Going Downtown

We took a bus ride into Toronto and spent a few days with Andrew (my dad) and Pat.

Meet Scrappy…the Queen of the castle!

Here is a little look at downtown Toronto.

Andrew is a sculptor and has several of his pieces throughout Toronto.  This bronze sculpture is called UV Ceti and stands 26 feet by 12 feet and can be found on Wellington.

Just a few streets over from downtown is this little piece of paradise.

Meet Eugenia…an extension of the family.  We were so happy to have a surprise visit from her.

Meet Tammy and Kevin.  Tammy is Tat’s niece.  We had a fantastic visit with them.

We are heading to Milton for a few days then on to Port Dover, Ontario.

1 John 4:7  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.  Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

My Family

 

We spent a few days at the KOA in Barrie.  This place is extremely kid friendly with lots of activities to keep them occupied.  Very clean, well maintained and staff are very friendly and accomodating.  We had opportunity to share our music with the campers.  We highly recommend this place.

We spent a few days camping at my brother’s place in Acton, Ontario.  He spends alot of time in his beautiful garden.

 

 

 

 

Meet Storm and Ice.  They have full reign over the garden.  They are Cannan Desert dogs that were rescued from Qatar.  Because of their origin, they have webbed feet and ice blue eyes which helped them to live in conditions of sand and intense heat.

 

Meet my handsome nephew Giacomo.  The family got together to celebrate his 13th birthday.

 

Meet my siblings Richard and Christine.  I was robbed in the height department!

Meet my son Korey.

 

Meet Andrew, my dad and his wife Pat.

Meet Irene, my mom.

 

Meet Korey’s fiance Akita and Christine’s partner Mike.

Next stop is visiting my dad for a few days in Toronto.

1 John 4:19  We love because he first loved us.

When Did They Grow Up?

 

 

We spent a few days in Sault Ste Marie visiting with family.  We are so blessed to have had this time together.

It is so beautiful there.  Imagine this as your backyard.

We left and continued to travel East.

Check out the size of this cloud!

We spent a night at Carol’s Campground in Sudbury, Ontario.  Most campgrounds have a designated 7 to 8 hour quiet time…here it is 13 hours long.  This place is very clean, well maintained and is the perfect site if you have a boat or love to fish.  We recommend it.

We continued to head South East.  We enjoyed seeing many inukshuk and were quite amazed by some of their locations.

We are spending a few days in Barrie, Ontario.  We have family scattered throughout Ontario.

Meet Kathleen and JT.  Tat is their Uncle.

Meet Anthony, Kathleen’s son and her husband Inder.

What a great visit we had.

1 Peter 4:8  Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

All In The Family

We left Wawa and continued to head East.  The scenery was so beautiful and the water looked just like glass.

That little ball at the end of the road is a cloud…so cool.

We are in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario visiting with family.

Meet John and Angie.  John and Tat are brothers.  We are camping in their back yard.

Meet Sarah.  Sarah is Tat’s neice.

Meet Winston…the family pet.  He is such a happy dog.

Sault Ste Marie is right near the USA border.  We crossed over into Michigan for supper.

Ephesians 4:2  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Just Passing Through

We left Manitoba and continued to travel East.  Things were starting to look much greener.

These are inuksuks.  They can be seen everywhere on top of rock along the highways.

We spent a night in Kenora at the Anicinabe RV Park and campground.  This place is very clean and well maintained.  The view is absolutely spectacular.  We recommend it.

Meet Sylvie and Kristel.  These brave ladies are on a roadtrip from Quebec to British Columbia sleeping in their overloaded small car.  We had opportunity to lend them a few things for a more comfortable sleep.  Happy trails ladies.

We spent a night at the Flying J truck stop in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

We spent last night at the Wawa RV Resort and Campground in Wawa, Ontario.  This place is very clean, well maintained with all the amenities.  We recommend this place.   Statues of geese can be found throughout this small town.

Our next stop will be to visit family in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Hebrews 6:10  God is not unjust;  he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them

So Long Saskatchewan

We spent the night at the Comfort Plus Campground in White City, Saskatchewan. This campground is clean and well maintained however, the water and the washrooms have a very vulgar smell.  Camp here at your own risk.

Meet Mitch.  Mitch is a good friend from back home.  We met up with him in Regina and had a great time full of laughter.  Nice to see a face from home.

We left this morning and headed East.

Meet Mark.  We met Mark shortly after crossing into Manitoba.  Moncton, New Brunswick is home for him.  Currently he is homeless.  We were able to bless him with a few needed items.  Mark was very excited to see a bible amongst the items. He wanted everyone involved to know that the items received were very much appreciated.

We are spending the night at the Meadowlark Campground in Brandon, Manitoba. This campground is also a mobile community.  It is very clean and the staff very accomodating.  We recommend this place.

Tomorrow we continue east.

1 Peter 4:8   Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Best Kept Secret

Next stop was Watrous, Saskatchewan.  This is home to Manitou Beach.  This is a very small town with a whole lot of character.  We stayed at the Manitou and district regional park and campground. This park is clean and well maintained in a beautiful setting.  We recommend this place.

This body of water is full of minerals said to have many healing properties.  I tried putting my feet in but the water was freezing.

The town’s highlight is this mineral pool.  They refer to it as Canada’s dead sea.  The water is so full of minerals that it is impossible to sink.  You can stand straight up in the 9 foot section and you will just bob there.  What an experience.

Sculptures from local artists can be seen throughout the town.

I found this artist’s pieces to be fascinating.  They are made out of recycled items but one of them is rebar…ever tried to bend rebar!

We went for a night out to Danceland.  Danceland is a very famous ballroom that has been around for almost 100 years.  It has a 5000 square foot dancefloor that is built on horsehair.  The live band “Phoenix” was great.  We danced the night away and had a fantastic time.

Meet Doris.  This amazing woman is so full of fun.  She is known as the hat lady.  She gifted me with this fabulous hat.

These young people know how to have a good time.  When we asked what the special occasion they were dressed up for was,  they told us…”it’s Saturday night!”

Meet Steve, Marilyn, Sarah and Pastor Doug.  We met these wonderful people at the Baptist church in Watrous.  An incredible part of our journey has been all the amazing people we have met.  We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

We left Watrous this morning and headed Southeast.  We are spending the night in White City, Saskatchewan.  We will continue heading East tomorrow.

Have you heard the one about the guy who thought it was ok to overload his truck with branches and drive through town.  Well…one of those branches struck the windshield of someone passing by and cracked it.  Guess who needs a new windshield!

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.  AMEN