Isn’t it amazing how we find ourselves continuously evolving, whatever the cause – being exposed to new surroundings, talking to someone who has a different viewpoint, or self-realization? One or numerous reasons can lead us down different avenues at any time, whether we are prepared or not.
Flashback to August 2012, when I finally decided to create this blog, my intentions were to share my stories and adventures of my past; share places and events in my life that I found interesting and whimsical… Once I started to articulate my stories in my word document I discovered that I’ve been very privileged to see many parts of the globe from Auckland, New Zealand to Reykjavik, Iceland and many places in between. In addition to air travel, I’ve also had the fortune of exploring North America on countless Road Trips – hence the name of my blog, but like many of us, we can’t always be on Road Trips – to our great disappointment. To document 20 + years of traveling would require me to leave my current fulltime career and focus entirely on my blog, which may happen when I retire, but that won’t happen anytime soon.
Then one Sunday morning it hit me. Like clockwork, every Sunday my son and I look for something interesting to see or do in our city and/or surrounding countryside, but there’s one catch…it needs to focus on the history of Calgary and/or surrounding countryside; or it must deal with something unique or whimsical in Calgary and/or surrounding countryside. Since we have taken on this venture, my entire blended family has decided to take on this challenge as well. Yes, on occasion we have veered from the “rules”, but it’s always been fun. My next passion is documenting my adventures with numerous photos, it’s amazing the pictures you can capture just walking down back alleys in your neighbourhood. This has become my new focus; documenting Calgary in photographic tours of historic neighbourhoods or unique attractions. Of course, in addition to flying to other cities, Road Trips are always just around the corner, we already have one booked for next year, but that’s another posting…..
Enjoy my new avenue….
Tracy
I go to Calgary on business frequently. I look forward to reading your blog and hearing about places I might want to visit.
Thank you. Yes, Calgary is a beautiful city.
You have a great blog….very interesting!
Thanks. We are eclectic. I have a picture of that same sculpture downtown, with the two guys talking to each other! My job takes me into downtown, so that’s all I’m familiar with the area.
I am so happy to see you doing this!! I will never forget our cross-country road trip! From your inability to drive a standard to my inability to stop snoring…we had a blast and I hope, one day, to find the time to drag my offspring along on the same journey
Happy writing! Miss you tons my friend 
I often share our 22 year old story – especially when the drivers door became loose – which you held, while smoking, while you continued to steer the car, while driving standard! Four tasks, two hands! Then stopping at that “garage”, then the “farm”. I think they would now consider this “distracted driving” Highway #2 across the USA – great company, great memories! Highly recommended!
Sounds interesting- I love photos and I have family in Calgary so I’ll enjoy a “look see”. Many thanks for following.
Thank you. On Saturday we had our first snowfall of the season…yeah Calgary!
Good idea and great execution. Maybe I will “steal” it and start documenting my own home town Södertälje in Sweden. Sort of doing it already on Panoramio but it be nice to write about it as well.
Thank you for the compliment. I agree, you should give it a try. It’s amazing how many hidden secrets one can find about their hometowns.
Up and running now as you can read in my latest post. A lot more work of course before its even near the quality of yours.
Thank you, I’ll keep watching!
Have a fantastic day/evening!
Thanks so much for following me! Good to have you!
~Christy
Thank you as well!
I am excited to see more pictures!
Aw, that’s sweet of you to say! Nice to meet you.
Look forward to following your blog! I’ve been traveling to Calgary almost annually since 1991, and it’s one of my all-time favorite cities!
I know what you mean…I’m a tourist in my city and love it when I can’t travel!
True, true…its amazing what one can find down their street!
Thanks for recently following my blog, your support means so much! I have to add, I just came back from my first real, ‘adult’ trip to Canada, and I loved it! Safe travels and big adventures : )
Glad to hear that you had a great time, Canada is a beautiful country!
Namaste…thank you for visiting and following my blog
I adore yours…
Hi there…you have an awesome blog
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Thank you so much, that means so much to me!
We have family in Calgary and MHat – you’ve given us some things to check out on future visits.
Great to hear!
You are one of the 11 blogs that I’ve chosen to award the “Liebster Award”. Check it out for more details.
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Thank you very much, it’s greatly appreciated!
I like your clear focus for your blog.
Thank you for the compliment.
Take care,
I’m from Niagara, Ontario, but had lived in Edmonton for four years a few years ago. I never got to explore this province as much as I would’ve liked to. I’m currently on a trip, and am in High River, returning to Ontario in a week. I’m also a lover of history, involved with my local historical society, so I’m enjoying the scene here. Great blog you have, thanks for showing me what I’m missing out in this time around
Thank you very much for the compliment; and yes, I live in a great province, but I do miss living in Ontario. I miss the 4 seasons, especially on a day like today, actually I’m heading out right now to shovel more snow!
I love reviewing historical societies, just to see what they offer. I will have to take the time to check out yours!
Enjoy your time here in Alberta!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking it as it lead me to yours! Fantastic stuff
My boyfriend and I love road tripping and love to stay as far off the freeways as possible. You get to see so much more and there are always wonderful surprises. I look forward to reading more of your travels … happy road tripping!