Time to take a break from memories of the desert and reveal the snow that now surrounds my world.

Each year, CP rail operates a special holiday train that stops at various points across Canada.  On November 28th, it stopped in Oshawa and Elaine, Mike Aniol and I drove out to see this beautifully lit train.  They also put on a live music show for all ages with the obligatory holiday songs.  The band’s lead singer is Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo.

I tried to get a few good photos, but the crowds, limited line of sight and darkness made it tough even to get a few marginally acceptable shots.   After the concert concluded we warmed up with some hearty Vietnamese soup.