The Prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are over 1,000 kms of, flat, and rolling farmland. The seemingly endless fields of grain have already been harvested, so only the vast fields of stubble are left in autumn. For variety, and to take a break, we stop in some of the towns to check out their grain elevators. Few of the old wooden structures are still left. Many of our favourites have been taken down in recent years. First stop is in Chaplin, Saskatchewan... There's a cool breeze this morning.... Coco loves all the long trains, and as luck would have it, one passes by as we are there.... Next stop is Herbert, to check out their grain elevators. I caught the reflection in a pond on the north side of the tracks. Contrary to most people's image of the Prairies as being one endless flat, dry expanse, Saskatchewan is mostly gently rolling hills dotted with countless ponds and marshes. Waiting for another train.....
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Brigitte
10/24/2015 08:16:28 am
It's so much fun following your dolls on their trip. Thank you again for sharing your beauitful photos.
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Martha
10/25/2015 01:49:01 pm
Thanks! And you are welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying them.
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Jane
10/25/2015 01:32:21 pm
Great photos of the family getting further west on their road trip.
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Jane
10/25/2015 01:33:11 pm
I mean't ......
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Martha
10/25/2015 01:47:38 pm
Yes, I know. Canada is one HUGE country. It helps if you do some of the Prairies in the dark. Saskatchewan can be a real drag, and we've sometimes made the 800 kms across more interesting by photographing grain elevators in the towns that still have them. Once we get to Alberta, the landscape becomes more rolling, although still bare, but excitement starts to build, since it's only another 400 kms or so until we start to see the mountains. Leave a Reply. |
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