Detouring Through the Medieval Streets of Dinan: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
Dinan – not to be confused with nearby Dinard, as is easily done when trying to pronounce the names of the well-known Brittany towns as English-speaking folk in slurred French – is another tourist magnet. Visiting this medieval town is like stepping into a time warp for North Americans. When compared to our very recent history, how can such a
Hiking Lake Louise and Larch-Peeping in the Fall
I recently revisited a hike with my brother that I had done in the same season in September 2012. Hiking at iconic Lake Louise in Banff National Park is really quite surreal. Experiencing it during the spectacle of the luminescent golden larches during the very brief window of opportunity as they don their fall colours
Exploring Magical Mont Saint-Michel: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
🇫🇷 Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France Upon seeing the island community of Mont Saint-Michel for the first time, one is both enchanted and captivated. Purported to be France's 3rd most popular tourist attraction, the walled fortress - dominated by the mountain-top abbey - is a UNESCO world heritage site and certainly a memorable sight to behold.
Mesmerizing Walks on the Island of Herm: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
👣 🇬🇬 Herm, Channel Islands, UK Herm - an island with a small name but conjuring up great expectations. Herm lies less than 3km off the coast of Guernsey. For some adventurous types, this may seem quite swimmable. I suspect you'd be right. But you'll certainly need to navigate some pretty busy
Introducing Calgary’s Passionate Painters Art Group
At 88 years old my Dad has been an artist for over seven decades, painting primarily with oils on canvas or board. Over the years I have taken for granted the skills he so naturally and effortlessly demonstrates. He has been the inspiration to countless other successful and capable artists while he, himself, has remained
Detouring Through the Streets of Guernsey’s St Peter Port: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
In keeping with what we discovered about the coast path heritage of mainland Britain, the Channel Island of Guernsey also offers a well-maintained coast path that circumnavigates the island and covers a distance of roughly 60km. Recommendations of how to approach the walk can be found at the Absolute Escapes website. Le Gouffre cliff walk
Exploring the Vistas Along the Southwest Coast Path: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
👣 🇬🇧 The Southwest Coast Path, Devon & Cornwall, UK England's south west coast path is a registered charity and an exceptional natural heritage resource that numerous sponsors and custodians contribute to and maintain for the general public to enjoy. Contrasting landscape on the southwest Coast Path near Welcombe Mouth Beach Here is a concise and great description
Discovering Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
When it comes to Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, the adage that “less is more” applies. The long title that sports the name “big” is quite the opposite of what you’ll encounter when you visit. However, don’t discount a visit here just based on size. Be prepared to be wowed by the beauty of this
Wandering the Woodlands of Windsor Great Park: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
When you have someone who is passionate about something or - in this case - somewhere, then it's easy to get swept up by their passion and be influenced to enjoy the same. This was the case with our Windsor Great Park experience. 👣🇬🇧 Windsor Great Park, England, UK One of many views of Windsor Castle
Clocking Up Steps in London: I AM CALGARY’S Summer of 2019
Our vacations see us doing substantially more walking than we ever do during our non-vacation routines. Europe, somehow, fostered a desire to walk even more than any of our other vacation destinations. As a continuation to our Europe 2019 vacation blog series about different modes of transport that we used, it seemed appropriate for us to
