After the Reunion Ralph and I headed to Prince Albert for two great visits with my cousins Vicki and Murray. We always enjoy lots of sharing and laughter.
One of Prince Albert’s attractions is the home of former Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker.
Ralph grew up on a farm in nearby Birch Hills. In the early years we explored some of the area but I wanted to refresh my memories.
Who would expect a winery and fine dining in St Louis SK?
There is a medieval theme.
The dining room provides a relaxing ambiance,
And smiles with quirky table centres!
The unusual ceiling billows with the wind.
On a nice day the patio seating would be lovely.
The St. Louis bridge across the South Saskatchewan River is now closed to vehicle traffic but is still a landmark.
The Antiquus Bison, now extinct, roamed the area following the last ice age some 10,000 years ago. A life size and colour replica portrays the massive animal, which was 25% larger than modern bison.
Near Grassy Lake Alberta the Bow River and the Oldman River join to become the South Saskatchewan River. The North Saskatchewan River begins from the Saskatchewan Tongue of the Columbia Icefields. We have encountered the above rivers many times in our travels.
After many twists and turns and a ferry crossing we located Saskatchewan River Forks where the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers merge into the Saskatchewan River.
I remember viewing the two rivers becoming one but time changes many things. The trees on the riverbank have grown so much we had to piece the view together from several vantage points.
We were in farm country as the crops were ripening and were rewarded with many beautiful, classic views of the prairies at harvest time.
A beautiful white tail deer watched us watch him until he decided he had other places/people to check out.
As your blog shows, the prairies are infinitely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've enjoyed a bit of nostalgia as well. Happy for you!
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