The wind tested the strength of my shelter throughout the night, gusts so strong I felt the sides of my tent pushed up against my face. By morning the gale had passed and I awoke to the sultry heat roasting me alive. I got my things together, cleaned up and set off towards Calgary. Towering mountains began to sink into the earth once more, turning to wavy rolling hills.
A myriad of houses bundled together on the hillsides begin to reveal themselves, soon adding high rises to their numbers. I looked out my window and saw the welcome sign, I had arrived in Calgary. I began a journey deeper into the city. Unique looking architectures stood tall and proud over the bustling streets below. It wasn’t long before I arrived at heart of the metropolis.
I found myself craving a place to relax. With so much sightseeing the previous couple of days I found myself feeling rather exhausted and in need of a rest. This led me to keep my exploring to a minimum, admiring fewer sights before moving on. I ending up at a place called Heritage Park where I took Winnie for a stroll as I looked out upon the Elbow River.
As I got back to my car and sat down I got a call from my friend Dale, him and his wife Janice had invited me to their home and I quickly set off in their direction. As I arrived Winnie burst fourth with energy as she raced out to greet their dog Jasper. Being gracious hosts they fed me and opened their home to me for a place to stay and rest up. We spent the evening sharing in great stories together, a wonderful change of pace. It was exactly what I needed. Feeling a sense of calm wash over me I head to bed appreciative, tomorrows adventures patiently awaiting the dawn.
So glad we got a visit with you and got to meet Winnie. Her and Jasper definately had a lot if fun.