The PNE

Summer was drawing to an end, so we had to do something to celebrate summer while we could! What better way than attend the Pacific National Exhibition, the big fair in BC? We headed off to Vancouver and were soon taking in the sights, sounds, and smells. The best animals we saw were Babe the Blue Ox's descendants. They obviously haven't been trapped in any snowstorms, however, as they are still white.


What would a fair be without the food? John thoroughly enjoyed his freshly made corn dog.


Being the OREO lover that I am, having them deep fried was an opportunity I wasn't going to miss! They were good, but dunking them in milk is still the way to go.


You know my husband - he can't pass up donuts, especially not fresh mini donuts!


Believe it or not, the food wasn't the big draw for us. We'd been hearing about the RCMP Musical Ride all summer, and they were performing at the PNE that weekend. The RCMP Musical Ride is "a formal event showcasing the equestrian skills performed by thirty-two cavalry who are regular Members of the Force" (Wikipedia). It's like a drum corps but with 32 horses. It was actually really amazing.