Greetings from Calgary
Calgary appears to be a rather unimpressive city perched on the borders of the Rockies. It does boast a viewing tower much like Toronto, but that's about it. Fortunately they do have internet access in the public library. (We're yet to see a normal librarian- whether it be a sellotaped eye or unfeasibly large breasts for a man, they know how to (in)breed them out here).
Yesterday we checked out Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta and witnessed.. not a lot. Boasting an unparalleled collection of dinosaur bones we managed to see all of one. Potentially. We think it was a leg bone of some variety though it could've been a rock.
Anyway, the highlight for us was cooking our chicken, rice and asparagus (yes respective mothers, we are eating well!) on the banks of a big river as the sun set. Basking in the unusually warm weather our conversation was interrupted by the sound of dogs barking. About 2 minutes later we realised that the dogs barking were in fact wild wolves howling! Stress-ye-not, they were a comfortable distance away but I wasn't about to start doing wolf impressions in case one came over to eat my leg, or worse still hump it. (It's mating season here apparently!)
Our next stop is Banff for three nights and then Jasper for a further six nights. Apprently the views in the Rockies are amazing and there are some incredible walks- we're hoping that the snow hasn't got too deep yet. After that we're aiming for Vancouver, when we will have officially driven across the entire country! Watch this space.
Yesterday we checked out Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta and witnessed.. not a lot. Boasting an unparalleled collection of dinosaur bones we managed to see all of one. Potentially. We think it was a leg bone of some variety though it could've been a rock.
Anyway, the highlight for us was cooking our chicken, rice and asparagus (yes respective mothers, we are eating well!) on the banks of a big river as the sun set. Basking in the unusually warm weather our conversation was interrupted by the sound of dogs barking. About 2 minutes later we realised that the dogs barking were in fact wild wolves howling! Stress-ye-not, they were a comfortable distance away but I wasn't about to start doing wolf impressions in case one came over to eat my leg, or worse still hump it. (It's mating season here apparently!)
Our next stop is Banff for three nights and then Jasper for a further six nights. Apprently the views in the Rockies are amazing and there are some incredible walks- we're hoping that the snow hasn't got too deep yet. After that we're aiming for Vancouver, when we will have officially driven across the entire country! Watch this space.
posted by Ben Deacon at 7:32 PM
3 Comments:
Hey, sounds like you're having a fantastic time! Not at all jealous as I sit here counting my pollen...bet I would've spotted more dinosaur bones than you though.
Keep an eye out for those nasty wolves,
love Chelle
I represent all the Librarians in Calgary and I do not think it is right that you should make a comment about our breeding. What's wrong with having big breasts anyway? Do I detect a hint of jealousy here? I believe all Librarians in Calgary and possibly elsewhere should be on the lookout for Bloggers and give them a rough time. E.g. just before they are about to post several sides of Blog (i.e. offensive remarks about Librarians) CRASH their computers!
This note is not intended to cause more than normal offense and no legal culpability will be accepted especially if you can't read it - BOS bmud uoy.
Looks like you're having a good time!!! You should try to risk life and limb for a few more nights saving money and when you get to Vancouver. 1. do the open topped bus trip well worth it, the staem clock isn't its electric (inside informartion). 2. Fly to Victoria by sea plane from harbour to harbour. Victoria the place not my daughter in law is definately worth a visit. There is an IMAX cinema and a great history of the west museum well worth the visit.
Love G & E
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