This morning on the highway near the Manitoba/Ontario border, a black bear ran across the highway. He was about 200 metres in front of us and he was moving. Very cool. Walter and I went to the Canadian Mint while in Winnipeg and saw where our nickels and pennies are made and coins for other countries as well. Production only runs from Monday to Friday so we did not get to actually see the production but we looked around. They have a solid gold bar that is heavy and is worth $500,000 so Walter lifted it - it's on a chain - I took the shot and the security guard watched. When we stopped for coffee in Dryden, ON., we met a Harley couple from Conneticut who had come up through Montreal and were heading for .....Alaska......and then back!! Some people really know how to ride and go the distance!! DAMN!!! Arrived in Thunder Bay safely and will go for a nice run in the morning to stretch our muscles.
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| Walter lifting a solid gold bar worth half a million dollars at the Winnipeg Canadian Mint. |
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| Me at the Canadian Mint |
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| Winnipeg Canadian Mint |
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| All those flags in front of the Mint represent countries for which we make their coins at this location. |
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| One of the spectacular lakes we passed in northern Ontario. |
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| Sketch motel in Upsala, ON. that we have spoke about to our kids!! LOL!! |
I have to say . . . I'm disappointed at the wildlife reports so far. When are you going to see something really cool . . . like a shark or something?
ReplyDeleteHey guys, you're in my old part of the country already! Hope you're enjoying all the rocks and lakes. Noreen, can't wait to get that coin with your picture on it in my change. Will I see a picture of you guys and the Canada goose at Wawa?
ReplyDeleteHappy travels!
Din