A visit to view Polar Bears in their natural habitat takes commitment. Thus, it was a great adventure that was jammed packed when Melita, Angela and I travelled to Churchill, Manitoba to fulfill this dream. The main travel route to Churchill is via Winnipeg, Manitoba. The name Winnipeg originates from the Cree word 'win nipee' meaning 'muddy water', due to the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. It was a very short visit to this city, and thus I have included only a sample of what it has to offer. The first few photos obviously state the fact that Winnipeg is proud to be the gateway to Polar Bear Country. Here you see me with an 'Australian' bear, and the second is an ode to Don Cherry - a Hockey Icon...Canadians will know him well! I found this city to be larger than I expected, and odd in it's aesthetics. The city has tried to embrace many architectural styles, but fails in its' attempt to produce a stylish and modern city - in fact it felt like you stuck in the the 1950's. Anyway, time to move on. An early start is expected tomorrow.
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