Canada Week One Recap

July 28, 2009

It’s insane to me that I’ve already been home for over a week. I really don’t have much to show for said week becaused it’s flown by undetected. I’ve barely snapped a photo that wasn’t of a dog or cat.

I grew up in Vancouver, and lived there until I was 21. I consider Vancouver my hometown, however since I’ve left so has the majority of my family. My Mom now lives in a town with a population of around 3,500 just on the edge of the Rocky Mountains (Alberta side). Her sole reason for moving here was financial, this is where the money is/was in Canada.

She does well here, but by no means is it her “home”. Her sole focus here is work, which means she spends a lot of time there (and she has to) so if I want to spend time with her I pretty much have to be there as well.. which I have been since arriving. It’s been fun, but I’m tired of being dirty!! (She boards pets my Aunt grooms them)

This coming Saturday a friend of mine from the Netherlands is coming for a visit. He’ll be flying into Calgary and together we’ll make our way via car to Vancouver. We’ve planned a stay in Banff, Revelstoke, a couple nights in Vancouver, then off to the island for a getaway in Tofino before heading back to Vancouver for a few days before his flight home. If only it were Peter it could be quite romantic! Speaking of my love, am missing him big time!

So, since I’ve been back I’ve been eating and playing with dogs. Doesn’t make for a very interesting blog post so I’ll leave you with a few photos.