02.11.2024
One of my favourite things to do when visiting home, besides spending time with family and friends, is to go out for drives to random places, camera in hand. Fortunately, it's something my parents also enjoy doing so I get to do something I love while spending quality time with them. In particular, we like to explore some of the small towns around southern Alberta, and just driving down roads chosen at random. Here's a few random shots of the local colours and textures. The candy, for anyone interested, is from the candy store in Nanton, and is a collection of all the candy dropped on the floor by customers over the years. Good to know they don't put them back in the bins, right?! Lol.
Shona
13.10.2024
We always think that autumn in Alberta is kind of boring, after having spent so much time in Europe. But it's really quite beautiful and colourful, and there are a lot of fun Fall Festivals, or Harvest Festivals, going on in the smaller towns. It's always a joy to spend time with family and to play tourist in the area where I grew up.
Shona
29.09.2024
I spent a couple of days in the Sierra Nevada mountains, recently. Did some relatively easy hiking (added two small summits to my list), and enjoyed the beautiful early fall weather with virtually no people in the mountains. I like it that way, lol.
Andrzej
04.09.2024
Sometimes sight-seeing is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get to see. Lol. I went to Merida, Spain, to see the famous, 2000-year old Roman theatre, and saw some amazing and unique murals instead.
Andrzej
01.09.2024
The Natural Park of Posets–Maladeta, located in the northeastern part of the Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain, is a spectacular stretch of alpine landscapes. Created in 1994, it is known for its towering peaks, pristine lakes, and diverse wildlife. It contains some of the highest peaks in the Pyrenees, including Aneto (3,404 meters) and Posets (3,375 meters) and is a home to one of the last remaining glacial regions in the Pyrenees.
The park offers numerous hiking and biking trails, climbing routes, and opportunities for other outdoor activities. Whether you're a experienced mountaineer or simply looking for a peaceful escape, it offers something for everyone. It is a true gem of the Pyrenees.
Andrzej
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