Saturday, August 30, 2008

The train left when?

I have a feeling I'm going to get to know Winnipeg fairly well, by default. Made the error of (ahem) not checking the ticket too closely and have missed the train to Churchill! (This is a bad Emma-habit that was bound to bite me at some stage). The train only runs every couple of days and I have to sync with the westward train on return as well, so the following days will henceforth be known as the Unexpected 'Peg Extension...

Luckily, the fallout is pretty minor. The big concern I had was whether Via would let me use the ticket, which was the only one I've upgraded, seeing it takes two days to get to Churchill. And they will, and there is an available sleeper! (I have a feeling not many people are choosing to journey to Churchill at this time of the year, or at all, really). The gal at the hostel dryly told me I can have my old bed back if I want (seeing there aren't too many people there either), I have bumped my other accommodation in Jasper, and added a couple of extra days on the end of the trip (Clairey - will be in touch re new arrival day (same time). So, all is ok. Now, what else can I do in Winnipeg?...

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