Duxford Girl

When we rolled into town, we stayed at the KOA just west of the city. Although close to the highway, the campground was pretty and comfortable.

A trip to The Forks was unfortunately cut short because of the whims of a certain small boy. We had perogies for lunch but my brilliant plan to shop the market for a few days food was not to be. Instead we headed back to the campground but on the way I took some photos from the window of the car.

The still-in-progress Human Rights Museum. It's a very cool building.

There's no mistaking that the Jets are back in this city! As my mother says, everybody in Canada should be supporting the Jets because it's about time we started getting hockey teams BACK into Canada. I love the new logo, it's freakin' awesome.



The Bhueler Building where the Plug-In Art Institute is located. Last year, when Jen and I were in Winnipeg for the folk music festival we got a tour of this new facility because Jen has connections. It's a great student space with plenty of natural light and open space. I got my Winnipeg Tarot cards at the art shop.

The day was hot and muggy so I took a moment to cool off with a blueberry lemonade (that stuff is perfect for a hot day, by the way).



About six years ago, I was head-hunted for a position within the company. It would have meant a transfer to Winnipeg, which wasn't exactly ideal at the time, but the job certainly was. Due to the sort of bureaucracy and empire building that exists in most modern organisations, the department I worked for was unwilling to let me leave and about a month before I was set to go, the transfer was cancelled.

It was disappointing, because I really like Winnipeg. In spite of its rather rough exterior, it has an artistic and historic feel that is rare in the Western provinces. Both performing and visual artists flock there to create because it offers cheaper rent for both homes and studios. The Winnipeg Folk Music Festival is amazing and so is the Plug-In Institute. I really wish that I would have been able to spend a few years there and explore the city more.

I like to visit Winnipeg but I'll always feel a little regret about how things turned out.