Saskatoon- Saskatchewan

Driving long hours from Russell to Saskatoon, I was surprised by the size and the liveliness of the city. I was fortunate to catch the first day of the festival "Taste of Saskatoon" that featured over 30 local restaurants (some chains, some locals). Aside from the mosquito bites, the food was great!

I was also able to see the "Merchant of Venice" at the annual Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival. The director interestingly compared the treatment of Shylock to Nazi's treatment of Jewish people during the Second World War.

The morning visit to the Ukrainian museum of Canada was insightful. Ukraine as a country has been through much turbulence with oppression from neighboring countries and yet, its people never gave up their culture and their passion for their country. They fight for their freedom to live their ways.