tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post6624119035141455093..comments2024-03-14T11:00:52.175+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: A Canadian Adventure - Day 6Phreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-3060650064423438222017-08-10T06:38:03.375+01:002017-08-10T06:38:03.375+01:00Thanks Robert, we did of course learn all this in ...Thanks Robert, we did of course learn all this in the museum, but I didn't have the energy last night to report back in as much detail as you have now provided.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-66428842915698317092017-08-09T21:59:26.817+01:002017-08-09T21:59:26.817+01:00If your journey takes you on the road between McB...If your journey takes you on the road between McBride and Jasper you can stop in a lay-bye and get a good view of Mount Terry Fox. A sign points to the 2,650 m peak. As you will have discovered he was a 21 year old cancer sufferer who after having a leg amputated above the knee set off to run across Canada. He got halfway across before the cancer spread to his lungs and he had to give up. Although he did not complete his run he did succeed in his aim of raising $1 for every Canadian. He died the following year a national hero and inspiration to others.BrextonThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411524770593172256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-56490807599102390282017-08-09T16:38:24.606+01:002017-08-09T16:38:24.606+01:00After already meeting a mammoth in Victoria, I'...After already meeting a mammoth in Victoria, I'm wondering what you might encounter if you head further north?wuxinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878666928578305270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-66206326122539369102017-08-09T16:20:58.447+01:002017-08-09T16:20:58.447+01:00No, I managed to get out of that one Jenny. Zachar...No, I managed to get out of that one Jenny. Zachariah was a much better companion for her...Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-33851205924867910362017-08-09T13:22:15.328+01:002017-08-09T13:22:15.328+01:00What! Not canoeing Mr B?!! I know how much you lov...What! Not canoeing Mr B?!! I know how much you love it :-)Nightbirdnoreply@blogger.com