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Halifax Harbour

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For the most part, I think these photos will speak for themselves.  It was an incredibly beautiful day. We enjoyed a delicious lunch outdoors, took in another museum, after just having finished up at Pier 21, but mostly, we just enjoyed the view. Bike rentals might be a good idea for getting around more quickly to see more of the city, but with all those hills, I know my legs wouldn't have been able to handle it. Theodore the Tugboat - Read about him HERE . Like I said, "enjoying the view." There is a lot of blue in this post. It doesn't get better than beautiful buildings along a waterfront. There goes Theodore! Enjoying the happiest harbour in the world.

A Visit to Moose Jaw

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Near the beginning of August we took a mini vacation to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, a city not far from Regina and only 2 and a half hours from home.  What a treat!  We fit a lot into the short time we were there, and have several hundred photos to look back on.  Here are just a few...   This gigantic moose is in front the Visitor Information Centre welcoming all the travelers.   Yes, we got to play with these ridiculously adorable, 1 month old Burrowing Owls.  Meet Cricket and Cocoa, ambassadors for their endangered species here on the  Prairies.  They will spend their lives travelling and meeting people all over the prairies in hopes of educating whomever they meet about how to conserve their habitat.   Near our campground, there was a tree that had grown in a very unique way.     Also near our campground, just across the river was a very busy train station.  ...