It should be said it’s not all rainbows and unicorns on a road trip – except, sometimes, when it is!
The pot of gold at the end? Canada!There wasn’t any explanation, but who needs it? It’s a unicorn!
When it hasn’t been rainbows and unicorns, we’ve enjoyed an old favourite or two, in the form of cafes and parks.
Lina’s Italian Market, Centre St, Calgary – they stock culinary happiness in all shapes and sizes. Go in looking for one item, and leave with a grocery bag full of (all of a sudden) essentials – wonderful!
We had a picnic in Riley Park made up of some of those essential items!
Riley Park, and some cool shade
Rainbows and unicorns and coffee and flower beds and, and, and…
I think I’d best stop now, as it appears I’m a little over-caffeinated. Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...
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This was really fun, pc. Loved seeing a few of your special places and the play on words. Liked the literal rainbows and unicorns. LOL at “There wasn’t any explanation, but who needs it? It’s a unicorn!” Cheers to loving life.
Cute bear! Are you getting the smoke from the prairies now? It is not from Alberta. I think the worst province is Manitoba at this time. We have had it relatively easy this year. Rainbows are always good, according to folklore. But unicorns! Oh, you have it all!
We were fortunate going through Manitoba – passed the Kenora 20 fire, but no smoke and clear skies that particular day, unlike a few days earlier.
We’re still out west, near Calgary, and it’s clear and cool in these parts.
There must be a story behind the unicorn but I like not knowing – it is just there, being a unicorn!
Just looked it up – the Kenora fire on the MB/ON border is now under control. It was a monster, quite near the trans Canada. Will monitor if we head back that way…
What a gorgeous rainbow to welcome you back to Calgary and some of your favorite places! I first wondered with all the talk of rainbows and unicorns if you’ve been on the road too long and was glad to see it was because you’re over-caffeinated…even if that’s impossible. Hope you’re enjoying another great week on the road!😎
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This was really fun, pc. Loved seeing a few of your special places and the play on words. Liked the literal rainbows and unicorns. LOL at “There wasn’t any explanation, but who needs it? It’s a unicorn!” Cheers to loving life.
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Thanks, Jet! Yep, unicorns and rainbows and road trips – it’s a pretty good summer!
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Love it! Always looking on the bright side Adam. Enjoy all the magic, those unexpected moments and the coffee. And have an amazing weekend! 😊
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Thanks, Miriam – this trip is a blast, unicorn and caffeine powered!
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Enjoy the magic!
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Hard to resist the magic of a unicorn!
Hope all is well with you!
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Indeed! Thank you! All is good, vacation is in full swing. 🙂
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Cute bear! Are you getting the smoke from the prairies now? It is not from Alberta. I think the worst province is Manitoba at this time. We have had it relatively easy this year. Rainbows are always good, according to folklore. But unicorns! Oh, you have it all!
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We were fortunate going through Manitoba – passed the Kenora 20 fire, but no smoke and clear skies that particular day, unlike a few days earlier.
We’re still out west, near Calgary, and it’s clear and cool in these parts.
There must be a story behind the unicorn but I like not knowing – it is just there, being a unicorn!
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Just looked it up – the Kenora fire on the MB/ON border is now under control. It was a monster, quite near the trans Canada. Will monitor if we head back that way…
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What a gorgeous rainbow to welcome you back to Calgary and some of your favorite places! I first wondered with all the talk of rainbows and unicorns if you’ve been on the road too long and was glad to see it was because you’re over-caffeinated…even if that’s impossible. Hope you’re enjoying another great week on the road!😎
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Whisper it, but we might be moving back to Calgary – the call of the west, and of the mountains in particular is very strong, just like the coffee!
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