Uh Oh!

Mama making her way quietly along the far side of the cemetery...

...followed by her youngster.  Uh oh!  Stranger alert!

I'm outta here!

An encounter with wildlife always makes the day a little more special.

Photographed at the Cemetery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Saint Mary near Senkiw, Manitoba on August 22, 2022.

Part Three of a Trio: Makinak Schools

A monument memorializing the Makinak Schools.

The first school here was a one-room schoolhouse which was open from 1898-1918.  After twenty years of service it was replaced by a two-storey brick-veneer building that operated from 1918-1971.  

Over seventy years is a good long time for a country school to be open.

The remains of the front steps and foundation of the school.

Information courtesy of the Manitoba Historical Society.

Photographed in Makinak, Manitoba on July 23, 2022.

Part Two of a Trio: Grain Elevator at Makinak

The grain elevator in Makinak, Manitoba.  Safe to say this one is still in use.

Photographed on July 23, 2022.

Part One of a Trio: Holy Trinity at Makinak

Holy Trinity Anglican Church and Cemetery in Makinak, Manitoba.

After an early supper in Dauphin there was plenty of time for an evening road trip. Nice weather, lots of things to see...can't beat that.

Thanks to the Manitoba Historical Society for identifying this little country church.

Photographed on July 23, 2022.

The Old Bridge near Margaret

Chatting with a lady out walking her dog in town was a pleasant break from my drive in the countryside.  It was a chilly morning but as we stood talking the fall sun soon blessed us with some much needed warmth.  

About twenty minutes later when it came time for me to get back on the road she asked, "Have you seen the old bridge?"  

Hadn't seen one quite like this before.  It was only a short walk from the main road but well worth it, don't you think?          

Photographed near Margaret, Manitoba on October 16, 2022.