Winnipeg Bound - June 23

This morning we all slept in a little.  The fresh air is making us all sleepy!  We finally rolled out of the campground at 930 and headed down Highway 1 towards Winnipeg.  As we were driving I saw a sign for the Wolseley Swinging Bridge and decided to pull in and take a look.  After all, the trip is about seeing all these little things that make Canada the country it is.  It was quite beautiful.  Wolseley is a town built around a lake and the swinging bridge goes over that lake.  Not big and not a long stop but a fun way to stretch our legs.  As we kept driving, I also decided to stop in at Whitewood. I had read about a Rhubard Festival that is held there and thought it would be a fun stop.  Sure enough - Main Street and all the shops were closed for the 'big' parade!  We had a hot dog and stopped into the Museum.  Shanti noticed a little replica town of St. Hubert - something she had learned about in Social Studies this year.  She was quite excited that she knew what the fellow was telling us about!  It's great that they are already able to see what they have only learned about.  Finally, around 6 PM we pulled into a KOA Kampground just outside of Winnipeg.  A friend of ours from university lives here and he is joining us as we camp overnight so his little girl can experience camping!  This is the first night we have to unhook completely to make room for everyone.  I was a little nervous to make sure we would be able to back in, unhook and then we have re-hitch in the morning as well.  But, it was fine.  Navras helped me back into the site and all the kids helped with opening up the trailer.  They are all able to do certain tasks it as it is quite easy.  But, I am a little short so I need to use my fold up step ladder to open up the locks on the beds!  We got everything set up in less than an half hour - so much easier than the tent trailer we were using last year.  Yes, this was a good investment to have for such a crazy adventure....  I even made taco salad and used the stove tonight.  I know - look at me go!  RV THERE YET?