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Setting off from Edmonton with daughter Blythe
Michael and Blythe were surprised by friends Paul Lorieau, Danny Ferguson and James Macdonald who helped them set sail in Edmonton
Danny Ferguson drove 3 hours before dawn to surprise Michael at the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. A much valued friendly face!
Packing the boat every morning can take up to 4 hours to get everything in!
The North Saskatchewan River isn't Canada's prettiest - deep, full of heavy sediment and very few people around.
Michael has been welcomed and helped by many generous friends, new and old. Pat and Dwight Bergstrom opened their home to him in Prince Albert, SK for the first pit stop
Distant cousins Sharie, Al and Pat Northey (plus others), of the McKenzie clan drove from Regina to Prince Albert for a mini-reunion!
Michael's face upon seeing Jan Madsen in The Pas, Manitoba after he drove 30 hours from Van to surprise him!
Exiting the North Saskatchewan in The Pas and eating the first carbs in almost 2 weeks!
Un-packing the kayak. A lack of space restricts how much food can be packed - Michael was limited to 1500 calories a day of dried food, supplements and energy bars while burning 5000+!
Jan Madsen departing on Lake Winnipeg with Michael getting ready in the background
Sunset over the South Basin of Lake Winnipeg - the weather changed to summer upon entry to Southern Manitoba
We live in a beautiful country!
Bob Salmond and Michael getting ready to set sail in Kenora, ON. Hopefully they solve their difference of opinion on which direction to go!
Michael being interviewed on the Canadian Odyssey by CBC in Winnipeg
Michael and Bob Salmond - one of the incredible friends that has participated in this spectacular journey
Lake of the Woods, Ontario
Tom and Shirley Cressey were enjoying a casual afternoon when Michael and Bob Salmond showed up in their backyard. They invited them to spend the night and enjoy beer, barbeque and homemade rhubard pie.