In Winnepeg 
Saturday, August 12, 2006, 05:34 PM - Driving
We drove a long way today... too long! Gas is like $4.20 or so a gallon up here!!! omg.. Going to try to find a parking lot to spend the night in tonight whilst we figure out if there's anything to do here :)
finally found internet though.. took 30 or so trys at different spots.
-Joe

190 degree panorama of Winnipeg city center (CLICK it to see full size)

Winnipeg Skyline while entering

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Inflatable Canoe Trial 
Friday, August 11, 2006, 05:23 PM - Kayaking/Canoeing
We tested the Inflatable canoe, Very Good Boat!
Stayed dry and not that slow!, very comfortable. It's a Sevylor Colorado.
Paddled around the entire little lake. not much other than a pair of loons and some birds.
Lots of Waterbugs.
-Joe

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New Lake Spot 
Thursday, August 10, 2006, 05:23 PM - Friends/Family
Miranda found road access to the private swimming hole we found last night.
So we moved the rv to 5' from the water!. perfect private lake. we may need to stay here a while :)
Windy night... Scary Low Frequency Sounds while we were sleeping, finally figured it was the webbing on the roof.
-Joe


The 'furniture' by the lake we stayed at.

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Into Canada We Go 
Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 05:22 PM - Driving
Spent 3 hours in Canadian Customs!!!
After 4 agents searched our Entire Camper for half an hour, They head agent told us to turn around!!!
I Tried to find ways around, and "lightly" argued (didnt want a cavity search) and gave a fat lip for 20 minutes.
She eventually changed her mind... They were worried since we had winter clothes, etc..
and all of our gear, she said she believed we weren't going to LEAVE!!!
After about 3 hours, we sped off with our "permit", which says we have to be out by the end of august.
FOund a great spot right off hwy 71. went searcing for a lake to swim in,
ended up biking 15 or so miles until we found a great little spot down an
abandoned road. little chairs and a private little lake.
-Joe


We saw this in International Falls.. Apparently it's how they dump the grain out of the trucks?!?

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Heading Out For Good 
Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 02:10 PM - Friends/Family
We are actually leaving for our trip! We plan to head up to International Falls and cross the border into Canada, then take the TransContinental Highway through Canada to Kalispell, MT. It's doubtfall we'll get internet often during our trip so the diary will not get updated everyday, but we'll update whenever we can. :)

-Miranda

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