Back in Calgary
Filed in travel, October 10, 2008, 9:50 amI have arrived home safely and happily. Yesterday I was greeted by the same sign that greeted me upon my arrival home from New Zealand 2.5 years ago. Have to admit, I’m quite relieved to be able to come home to the comforts of a parent-run dwelling. There was a beautiful sunrise this morning, and [...]
On the way home
Filed in travel, October 9, 2008, 12:50 amLast day of my travels, and I am amazed that it is time to re-enter ‘real life’ in Calgary. In 10.5 hours my plane will be leaving London and heading home. I have definitely felt that my energy levels have been very low. I am looking forward to all the comforts that home brings, both [...]
Rain in Paris
Filed in travel, October 1, 2008, 10:55 pmThe rain is making it a bit difficult to gather the energy required for seeing this large and vibrant city. It’s actually the rain combined with the wind, as my cheap umbrella is not withstanding the latter very well, and therefore failing at protecting against the former. I spent most of the day inside the [...]
Montmartre
Filed in travel, , 1:17 amToday I went from the (warm) south city of Bordeaux to the north (cold) city of Paris. I’m speaking purely weather, as arriving to rain and chilly winds was not pleasant. I did, however, put on layers, grab my umbrella and go for a walking tour of Montmartre. Seeing the Moulin Rouge was a fairly [...]
