Curtis Comfort Inn

We begin the most hazardous part of our journey as we drive Rt 84 near Hartford seeking a safe overnight haven, free parking, a jar of mayonnaise, and complimentary airport shuttle from the Curtis House and Parking Service.

With a good night's sleep and the fabled famous crepes breakfast served at the inn, we will be off to Winnipeg mid-morning on Saturday. Weather looks good, temperatures in Winnipeg are normal (if you consider -10F normal), and we look forward to a restful night near the airport with maybe a trip into downtown.

Our host dresses for dinner...a little out of the ordinary.

And stayed tuned for the Grand Experiment - can you put a plastic jar of Fluff in your checked luggage? They don't seem to have Fluff up there so despite so trepidation, I've got two jars in gallon ziplocs in my luggage. Might be spending my first day washing everything. Or talking to security.

Wonder if I can enter this is the Google nationwide Science Fair?