We landed in Winnipeg late last night to thunder and lightning and rough winds. We heard that there had been a few tornadoes that had passed through. We were glad that our plane had landed safely.
It was past 10:00 when we got to our hotel so there was not much to do but get ready for bed. Though it is a nice hotel, the double beds are small when you share them with children who like to sleep in the middle.
This morning we found our way to the Assiniboine zoo to see the polar bear exhibit. We saw many amazing animals, moose and bison, peacocks and owls, lions and tigers, and of course polar bears!
It was a hot day, so by the end we were tired an zooed out. We came back to our hotel to rest. Aveen took a nap, his first nap since he was three years old. Then we went swimming in the hotel pool.
In the evening, we headed out to the Winnipeg Forks where the Assiniboine meets the Red River. We ate dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory and then walked around the Forks.
First impressions of Winnipeg - sprawling prairie city. Very gentle and friendly people. Super good service. Everyone decides we need something better and gives it to us with no extra charge. Bigger room, free juice and toast at breakfast, a replacement dinner. Do you know how much complaining I would have to do to get that in Ottawa?
On the way back from our hotel, we saw a real arrest go down. A guy running. Police cars. The guy being held to the ground being arrested. That was a bit scary.
Back at the hotel now, we are having some quiet time.
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