Cruisin' westward August 15 - August 31, 2003

West! East! I went both directions in 2003. Of the westward direction, Alberta was the primary source of travel. Frank Slide, Jasper, Lake Louise, Calgary, Banff, Edmonton; all inspiring stops in different ways. Of the eastward sojourn, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois were driven through, just to get to Chicago. Well, south of Chicago: Naperville. It's a suburb of Chicago. Either way, it went a little like this:

I can see myself!
Lots of buildings to look at when you're abroad. This is one of them (well, 1.5 if you include the reflection). In downtown Calgary, you see a lot of these reflections...and buildings.

Looks like a puzzle
This is a beautiful example of the variety of buildings in Calgary. You know, pedestrians in Calgary don't typically cross the street when there are no cars coming from either direction on a red light. Now, I know this is technically "against the law" but really... no cars as far as the eyes can see! Cross! It's good for you!

Upupup
Who hasn't dreamed of this? A building made of what appear to be cookie wafers! That's all the buildings for now.

...and in the darkness, bind them!
At the entrance of the Calgary Science Centre, there lies a set of rings that circulate. These would be those rings. I never quite figured out what they mean, but I'm sure it's something scientific, especially in the winter. "Don't put your tongue on that!"

...so I said, that's not a marsupial; that's my wife!
Came across these two gents having a lively discussion. Couldn't hear a thing, but I'm sure it had something to do with a koala.

Unchained melodyyyyy...
Now this woman made a wonderful impact on one of the streets that allow no vehicular traffic. She played a harp hooked up to an amplifier. It almost sounded like a piano. Either way, it was a beautiful music. I get paid nothing for this, but if you like classical and celtic sounds, check out her site by clicking here.

ohhhh baby
I mean, come on. This was at least as tasty as it looks. It looks like art! Have you ever known art NOT to be tasty? Anyway, I had this at a stopoff at Joey Tomato's, a restaurant specialising in all things tasty. In case you're wondering, I had three of these.


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