Manitoba is a domesticated province. Not that the people are all quiet or lethargic, none of that. But to say that there is much wilderness in and around Winnipeg would be an exaggeration.
But you could have some surprises there. Manitoba houses an astonishing number of wild animal species. Way more
Today, I went for a walk instead of staying inside for lunch. I have posted before about my lunch time walks in the Assiniboine Forest and it’s still a pleasure.
So, today I decided to take some small paths, far away from the people and see what I could find, photographically. After about 30 minutes walking I smelled
Looking at all my last posts, one may think that there is nothing else to see in Winnipeg than birds and squirrels. That may be true for some people, but I still live in a real city, not in a park of some kind.
So, the idea of showing a bit more of the city came to mind. Not that you will be getting a complete tour of the city, but some buildings are noteworthy.
Few atmospheric phenomena can give a feeling of emptiness like mist. Walking in the mist always makes me feel “alone in the world”.
Well, at least if I’m walking alone. The quietness of a misty morning, however, is easily understood, but not so easily
In a way, that sums up the characteristics of the Manitoba emblem flower, the Prairie Crocus. Not that this would be the only flower with a bad habit of potentially killing people, many flowers have the same effects.
This fluffy, fuzzy flower is one of the most loved flowers here in Manitoba. Here, it signifies