Strong and Free

That’s the motto of Alberta, and it suits the people we’ve met there. First, let me tell you the story of an unusual friendship. Of all things, an online message board about The Lord of the Rings movies is where I met Jacqui; she lives in New Zealand where those movies were shot. She grew […]

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Two Days in Edmonton

(Okay, that top shot looks like I’m showing off my new haircut, but it’s the only picture I took of downtown Edmonton and therefore subject-appropriate. Plus, new haircut!) I drafted a post here about the two extra camping days we booked after Jasper, near Edmonton so I could see my friends there just a wee […]

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