Monday, August 27, 2007

Blog Trouble

Just to let you know we are having lots of trouble accessing our blog....both logging on and uploading. It is definitely testing our patience. Thanks for yours. Please continue to check, one of these times it just might work.
Jeff & Louise

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat

Jeff with the Polar Bear - only a piece of glass separates the two pools




Look worried?




Going underwater looking for food




This polar bear was a rescued 26 year old male.




It was very interesting to be so close to him and see how big and


powerful he is even though he looks like a big cuddly teddy bear.

Timmins Gold Mine Tour

Getting suited up to go on a Gold mine tour






Going Down into the mine. We went down a total of 150 ft - the mine goes down 5000ft.






Sitting with Billy miner in the explosive room






Some of the drilling equipment that is used.

The travel between Thunder Bay and Timmins ON

Walking in Lake Superior

Finally a view of Lake Superior and some of its islands

Rainbow Falls - Schrieber ON

White River - the birthplace of Winnie the Pooh

An animal viewing platform in Chapleau Crown Game Preserve
We saw a total of 10 raven and nothing else