Oct. 4 & 5, 2010-Pembroke ON-Grand Manan NB

The last two days of our trek were unremarkable. Weather was OK, getting through Montreal was easier than expected, thanks to Dan, our GPS voice, and the foliage through northern New England was dull, thanks to a hard rain the previous Saturday. No pictures, just text this time. Glad to be home!

Oct. 2, 2010-Ironwood MI - Sault Ste. Marie ON

Yesterday we crossed Minnesota and Wisconsin in the rain, and today we had drizzle and sun off and on. The wind off Lake Superior became quite strong in the afternoon, creating good-sized waves. The foliage was spectacular however, and it was nice to see some oranges and touches of red in addition to the yellow. We are back in Canada tonight in Sault Ste. Marie.....good to be back!

Thurs. Sept. 30 - Moose Jaw - Grand Forks ND

Yet more prairies today, but the "high spots" were going through Rugby, ND, the geographical center of North America, and seeing Devil's Lake, ND, which has been a recent news story on Yahoo. The lake has no outlet, so the water just rises until there is a lack of rain. Right now it is at very high levels because of the heavy rains this summer in the Midwest.

Wed., Sept. 29, 2010 Calgary-Moose Jaw SK

On our way back home today, after a wonderful visit with A, T, and little H. We hope to make it home in 7 days. Lovely, sunny day today for our drive from Calgary to Moose Jaw. More prairies!

Monday Sept. 27, 2010 Rockies Day Trip

On Monday B. and I decided to take a day trip into the Rockies, and on T and A's recommendations, chose to go to Canmore then back to Kananaskis and down the Kananaskis Trail (route 40), the long loop back to Calgary. The day was perfect - clear blue sky with just a few clouds.

First we went to Canmore to the Sugar Pine Quilt Co. to pick out some quilting fabric, and had lunch at Communitea Cafe, which was relaxed and delicious. Then back into the truck and down the Kananaskis Trail which follows first a valley, then up over Highwood Pass (7239 feet) through the Rockies. Taking photos of the Rockies is always a pleasure, but the views were especially lovely with all the hardwood trees in their autumn yellows. They contrasted beautifully with the tall, dark green evergreens on the mountains. We recommend this trip to mountain lovers everywhere, especially in the fall.

Sept. 23, 2010 The birth!

Today, at long last, little H. was born, about 13 days late. What a joyous event for us all! He is a doll, and above is a photo of him with B and me at the hospital, less than a day old.

Friday Sept. 17, 2010 Swift Current to Calgary

Today we visited Fort McLeod, the site of a fort built for the Northwest Mounted Police. It is a reconstruction of the fort with an impressive collection of memoribilia of the NWMP, precursors of the present day RCMP.

From there we went on to Calgary to see A and T, and await the birth of their baby.