Day off in Minnedosa

Taking another well earned day off with 3,200km on the clock. Just about 10 days straight of westerly winds sure helped to less the potential psychological impact of the Prairies! While out exploring this morning, I noticed the wind direction has changed. It’s started coming from the SE. Either my timing is immaculate, if it’s just a one day aberration, or it’s the start of some payback tomorrow. I’ve got 3 days travelling SE to reached the US border at Minnesota…

Minnedosa is a small town of about 1,500 people, but it has a nice lake and beach area, a trail through a wetland area and a heritage museum of old buildings moved and restored from various locations in Manitoba. It all kept me occupied on my wanderings during the morning. Some pictures follow.

Bridge on the town's nature trail

Rickety bridge through the wetlands area

Agricultural commerce building at the Heritage Museum

Working wind powered water pump. Blades glinting in the sun

Manitoba flag

Detail of old school building

Old church building

Street signs all have this train silhouette