Hello all! First off, we just wanted to thank everyone for all their support and encouragement...it is greatly appreciated and welcomed!
Before we hit the prairies we had a well deserved two day rest in Calgary, Ab. We definitely were not planning on staying as long as we did, but the weather wasn't very cooperative on our planned day of departure and so we took in another day of the Robertson's gracious hospitality. Cam (Robertson) is a friend of ours from Queen's and him and his family were very generous and gave us the pleasure of sleeping in a nice warm bed and a few fantastic meals! Thank you all so much! While in Calgary we were also able to visit the Fanning Center which is a nursing home where five patients with Huntington's currently reside. The head of Calgary's Huntington's Society chapter, Jacob, organized a meet and greet for us and we were able to meet the patients and their families. All were pretty impressed with the task we had ahead of us and were also very excited for us. It was so great to meet everyone and I hope that everyone is doing well!
We were picked up from the Fanning Centre by Gail, Glen and Justin (friends of Leah's family). We had such a wonderful time with them - enjoying a lovely meal at Joey Tomatoes (sneaky Justin being able to get two Shirley Temples!) then off to the movie theatre to watch a movie of Justin's choice: Fantastic Four. The movie was "ten out of ten!" We would like to thank Gail, Glen and Justin for such a great afternoon and for showing us the city.
We have biked the past 5 days and finally made it to Regina today! We are finally getting used to the hot prairie sun, well actually, we have decided to avoid the hot mid-day sun by taking a mid-day siesta and this seems to be working well for us! Today was probably our longest day of biking and we trekked approximately 190km today from Morse, SA to this province's capital and are hoping to be in Winnipeg in four days. There has been no rain on us although there have been thunderstorm watches for the past two nights.
The prairies are definitely not as flat as people think they are!! There are definitely some flat parts - and those times I get pretty bored - but the other times there are rolling hills and it seems they are mostly uphill!
We love hearing from everyone and hope all is well at home! Until next time....
Leah
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Hi Leah and Katie,
The whole family follows your trip with interest.Pick up some fishing brochures for us when we go out west we have some spots to go.Keep up the good work.
Tante Annie and Uncle Janko
Hi Leah & Katie;
It's Vern Barrett from the Winnipeg Chapter. Please contact us regarding your expected arrival time, etc. Our number is 204-694-1779 or email us at vbarrett@mts.net. Would love to see you.
Vern & Ellen
Way to go girls! I can't believe you are this far already!! We have a little map here tracking your progress. You're almost in Ontario already!! Keep on keepin' Kat & Peg
Hey Girls!
I love all the updates and stories! Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you both! and can't wait to hear more about your adventure!
xo Krista
From Aunt Jean & Uncle Jack in Exeter, Ontario:
Good Luck! Very interesting!
Hi Girls: Glad to hear you finally
left Calgary ( we are still having
rain and hail). We really enjoyed
meeting you and spending the afternoon with you. Keep smiling
and keep on truckin'. (Ooops, that's
biking!!!)for a good cause.
Hugs from Justin, Gail & Glen
Hi Leah & Katie: Glad to hear
you got away from Calgary (we're
still having lots of rain and hail)
and are making good time across the
Prairies. We really enjoyed the
afternoon with you girls and we
think of you often. Keep smiling
and keep on truckin' (Oops - that's
biking!!) Justin, Gail & Glen
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