We had arrived in The Soo expecting snow, but it wasn't to be, although it was cold. There is a second city also called Sault St Marie, over the other side of the St Mary river across the International Bridge in Michigan - they had been the same community until the war of 1812 when the border with the US was defined. We were welcomed to the First Community Curling Centre (previously Soo Curlers Association) by Sandra Randa and we were thrilled that Brad Jacobs, Olympic Champion 2014, delivered the ceremonial first stone, after a quip about the Olympic final against David Murdoch! He then had his photo taken with us all, as well as some individual ones. Of course, this is his home ice rink and so they are justifiably proud. After the games, where the results came out equal, we had a good lunch of soup, sandwiches and cake. Everyone went off for a couple of hours tourism to various places; shopping, river walks and some went back to their hosts houses for a snooze and even a wee Baileys Irish cream!!!
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November 2015
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