Farewell Alberta

My trip looms on the horizon

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January 12th 2009
I can remember when I first started counting down for my trip; it was around 200 days then suddenly it was 62 and now it is down to counting away the wee hours. The prospect of flying half way around the world suddenly seems less exciting and even scarier as the clock ticks onward. I came to the realization that I will be leaving so much behind; my friends, my family, everything I have known and f ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Calgary

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more