I have a confessional to make, since my half marathon in October, I haven’t been running much anymore. Between the holidays and the colder weather of winter, I’ve found plenty of excuses not to run. But as my dad said when he saw me over Christmas,
“You’re looking… healthy…,”
I’ve been trying to return to the routine. My pants have been getting a bit more snug. So this afternoon, while I was in Canada, I decided to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and go for a run. I’m staying in Shawville, which is a tiny town in Quebec. How tiny? There’s only one street light in town.
As I was picking up my bag at the baggage carousel, I spotted this animal crate above. And just on the other side…
… two velociraptors fighting over a passengers baggage. It was fantastic! While waiting for your suitcases to arrive, each carousel entertains you with full-size dioramas that are both entertaining and educational. You can see more examples at my Facebook Fan Page Calgary Airport Photo Album.
Curious about the toe? This YouTube Video tells the whole story…
The Sour Toe Cocktail Club was originated by Captain Dick (you can read the history here). It’s an eerily, curious drink that only the bravest try.
You Too Can Become a SourToe Cocktail Club Member
If you’re up for the challenge, visit the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Canada. It’s in the Yukon Territory. Stop in the bar and ask what time the “Toe Captain” will be there to drop the toe into your shot. On my most recent trip, it was posted that he was there every day from 7-9 P.M.
It’s really hot in Orlando right now, so I thought I would cool things down with a trip down memory lane to Sydney. Cool things down in Sydney? Really?
Absolutely! I was reviewing some photos on my computer over the weekend and came across a trip I took to Sydney, Nova Scotia in Canada. Yes, there are at least two Sydney’s in the world and they are very different from each other. On this particular trip, it was below freezing outside.
Strolling through Vancouver I came across this funny statue of a hot dog squirting itself with ketchup. What do you think it’s thinking right now? Share by commenting and add your caption.
And if you’re not witty, answer this question instead, would you ever squirt ketchup on your forehead? Why or why not?
I’ll see you out there.!
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A visit to Montreal, Quebec is not complete without a stop at Schwartz’s Deli! It’s obvious from the photo. We had to queue up for 20 minutes just to get a table. But once we did it was worth the wait. In this short YouTube video, learn more about this must-see restaurant in Montreal and what to order once you’re there…
Doesn’t that look delicious! Great restaurants don’t always have to be fancy-schmancy. This bustling storefront has been in business for decades – and with good reason!
Today’s Lesson: Sometimes waiting in line is worth it.
It seems as though I’m constantly playing catch-up with my posts. Five posts a week just isn’t enough to stay current. Needless to say, I haven’t forgotten about all my adventures in South Africa, Zambia and New Hampshire. They’ve all got dates slotted on my publishing calendar, waiting for when I have some time to write and edit.
With all that being said, today’s post is from Vancouver. Two weeks ago I literally spent 25 hours in the city. I was attending a conference at the new Vancouver Convention Center. After touching down in the city, I took a walk along the Vancouver Seawall. Here’s what you can see along the way…
If I was to ask you, “What is Canadian?” You’d probably say Maple Syrup, Maple Leafs, Mounties and Hockey. After one trip to Canada you’ll also add…Tim Hortons.
Tim Hortons is a Canadian Coffee and Donut Shop (though their menu is much more elaborate than that). There are Tim’s (as they are called locally), on virtually every street corner. People go to Tim’s multiple times a week. Cashiers at Tim Hortons sometimes know their customers so well that their orders are ready the moment their car pulls into the parking lot. Canadians grew up going to Tim’s. Tim Hortons is the Canadian equivalent of Walt Disney – no exaggeration. There’s a fanaticism throughout the country towards Tim Hortons, their coffee and their donuts. And now they can add an American to the group – me!
Last week’s post may have caught you by surprise; Your eyes weren’t fooling you. I was wearing a cowboy hat!
After a successful week at work in the City of Calgary, my host and client wanted to thank my colleague and I for a job well-done with a Calgary Tradition: A White Hat. Out of respect for my client and my personal full-time job, I won’t share the details of what I did to earn the hat, but the tradition in Calgary dates back all the way to 1961. But the popularity of the hat goes back even further.
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted interesting signs I’ve spotted throughout my travels. While I was at the Calgary Airport in Canada I came across a sign on March 13th taped to a Coca-Cola vending machine.
Perhaps the gurus in the marketing department could benefit from an intern to draft a new sales campaign. Or maybe operations could fix the machine? Just a thought…but what do I know about vending machines?
What do you think readers? Would you take the risk and purchase a soda? Yes or No? Comment below.
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