Well, Lyle and I are back in Alberta and here
are a few pictures from our time in Winnipeg. Until now, I don’t think that I
had realized what an interesting city Winnipeg is. Its diverse population is a
positive reflection of its history over the years. So, bearing that in mind,
here are the pictures.
The first is a photo of the Museum of Human
Rights, with its unique architectural design - a huge tower pointing skyward
from the main dome shaped base. The displays in the museum extend to an international
level with each of the seven floors having a specific focus.
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| Museum of Human Rights |
The second picture shows me standing beside
an ox cart. I am filled with awe when I think of those early settlers coming across
the continent with baggage and all their belongings tucked in and around one of
these contraptions. This picture was taken on the bicentennial day at Seven
Oaks so I am wearing my red souvenir t-shirt from the day.
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| Sue beside an ox cart |
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| Sue beside Seven Oaks monument |
The fourth
and last picture is of me standing beside Nathan. I am wearing my red
t-shirt and Nathan is dressed in Scottish
kilt and cap and holding his bagpipes in
front of him. Many of the Scotish settlers
were part of the North West Company. Many of them had arrived due to the influence
of Lord Selkirk. His dream was to establish an agricultural settlement in the
mid-west. Hence the reason for a Scottish bagpiper being a part of the
bicentennial celebration.
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| Sue with Nathan |
I hope that you have enjoyed the pictures
and my brief descriptions of them.
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