St. Malo, MB to Morden, MB


The morning started with a trip to the St. Malo Farmer’s Market. Not too many farmers present but quite a number of crafts.

On the way out of the arena we came across a really neat sign encouraging parents to just let their kids play hockey and enjoy themselves.

Altona was our next stop to see The World’s Largest Painting on an Easel at 23.3 meters (76.5 feet) tall, a likeness of Van Gogh’s sunflowers which matched Ruth’s T-shirt well.

The Gallery in the Park is a 1902 home that is now an art gallery and featured a special exhibition on Mennonite clocks, most of which had been made in what is now the Ukraine over a 100 years go.

Some tell stories of the persecution that the Mennonites endured in Russia and serve as witnesses to history.

The clocks were prized possessions and were carefully packed and transported to their new homes since they are the Heartbeat of Home.

The ticking pendulums and chiming bells of Mennonite clocks have served as the background soundscape in Mennonite homes for centuries.

The gallery exhibited work by three other artists and has a wonderful sculpture garden outside.

In Morden we visited the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre and saw ‘Bruce’, a huge 15 meter (43 foot) mosasaur and his girlfriend ‘Suzie’.

It was a very educational exhibition and we learned a lot about continental shifts, prehistoric animals, how fossils are formed and how they are excavated and preserved.

Dinner was at Moment in Thyme Neighbourhood Grill where we had a wonderful pita dinner.

After that we headed to the municipal campground where we are spending the night.

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