Winnipeg

June 18, 2015 – Day 16

Fargo, ND – Winnipeg, MB

234 miles/4 ½ hours

Winnipeg Airport Marriott, Rms 211 & 215

We had a lazy morning. Not only does it stay light until late, but dawn also breaks very early. The sun shining in through the blinds woke me at around 5a.m. I fell back a sleep for a little bit, but gave up and went to the gym at 6:15 a.m. Then I tagged Hunter out, so he could go run. We had breakfast and then watched TV in the room until it was time to go to the airport. Daddy’s arriving today.

The kids were thrilled to see him – as was I. I think this is the longest stretch we’ve even gone without seeing each other. He looks fabulous (and would be most unpleased that I’m sharing this). He’s lost a ton of weight – and he grew his summer beard, which I love. I’ll try and get a picture, before he shaves it off – which he declared he’d do the first chance he got.

We drove north, to Canada, because we need to check Manitoba/Winnipeg off our bucket list. And as I type this I can tell you the trip was a waste of time, money, and effort. I will not elaborate, as when I’ve engaged in such grumpy commentary in the past, I’ve offended my Canadian friends. That being said, the people of Manitoba are extremely nice and we did score our best meal of the road trip (so far). And easily the best meal I’ve ever had in Canada. We ate at a restaurant called Chop, a very fancy steak house with a great menu and food that was enjoyed was by all.

We took an airport shuttle (our hotel is at the airport) and on the way back to the hotel, we had an incident. My daughter (who please remember has three brothers) let out a burp that shook the car. It was loud, disgusting, and very embarrassing. I about died. It was so bad, that Hunter felt compelled to apologize to the driver – repeatedly. Then my charming daughter exclaimed that “it was nothing” and she could “do better.” Oh, if you could have seen the look her dad gave her. Then Camden chimed in and told the driver that, “she’s serious. She’s a professional!” Oh dear Lord.

There were repercussions when we returned. And that’s all I’m saying.

Oh, by the way, from the time we woke up in Fargo, until we shut our eyes in Winnipeg, we did not experience one drop of rain! YAY!

Quote of the day:

As I mentioned, the restaurant was very nice and the restrooms were as well – they made quite an impression on the children.

Cammy: “The bathrooms are sweet – they’re like Tokyo bathrooms. And when you pee,” he excitedly held up a finger, “you can watch TV!”

Rich: “How do you know it’s like a bathroom in Tokyo? When was the last time you were there?”

Cammy: “Oh, I know. I saw it in a movie. And as for the last time I was there – well, that’s never.”

I didn't take many pictures today - there wasn't much to see!