The beauty is surreal. Moraine Lake, gleaming in sunlight, as if turquoise gems have dissolved into its glacial lake waters. Tourists and locals alike, find it challenging to pull their eyes from the mesmerizing shades. One of Canada’s most popular destinations, figuring out how to get to Moraine Lake has become a travel puzzle. The […]
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Author: Sue Slaght
www.traveltalesoflife.com
Many years from now, when I am an old lady sitting in the nursing home, I hope to be the twinkly eyed resident still entertaining anyone who I can corner to listen, about all of the wild adventures attempted in a lifetime. Well into the second half of the game of life there is no time like the present to get out there, live big and laugh a lot.
Living in Calgary, Alberta, married to my best friend Dave for over thirty years and Mom to adult children; my decades as a nurse have shown that in a moment life can change completely. Passionate about social justice, volunteerism and not letting the phrase “What would people think?” or my own fear get in the way of trying something new; the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the tales and I hope you will be inspired to try something you have been thinking about doing.
Why It’s Cool2Carpool to Mount Norquay Ski Resort
Rows of snow-covered shivering vehicles crowd together as if in an effort to keep warm. Overflowing the Mount Norquay ski resort parking lot, skiers and snowboarders took advantage of Toonie Tuesday, a wildly popular charitable initiative once a month in Banff National Park. From 2011 to 2017, on these select Tuesdays, a toonie (two Canadian […]
Where To Go Dog Sledding in Alberta
Can dogs smile? With their warm breath hanging in crisp winter air, the husky sled dogs appear to grin in anticipation. Dog sledding in Alberta is often done on snow covered lakes with soaring mountains acting as the backdrop. Either the dogs are thrilled with the view or more likely, the joy of running. Priding […]
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies – Christmas Shortbread
They look at me as though I am the Grinch who stole Christmas. All these years later, their wee toddler eyes pierce my memory, as I refuse to let them eat candy canes. It’s not their teeth I worry about. It is the choking hazard. In a desperate attempt to appease my children’s tears, I […]
7 Day La Paz Mexico Travel Itinerary – A Complete Guide
Swimming with whale sharks to discovering gigantic sculptures and wall filling murals. Nestled on the Sea of Cortez, La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, may be lesser known than the tourist destination of Cabo San Lucas, 160 km (100 miles) south. However those who choose La Paz Mexico travel, find a laid back, […]
Why Bighorn Sheep Ram Heads
The impact is cringe worthy. Crashing Bighorn sheep, in the fight to be king of the hill, or the dominant male of the herd, ram heads inducing headaches of onlookers. Rising up on hind legs, a pair of Bighorn rams, charge each other at speeds of 32 km./h (20 mi./h). Weighing up to 300 pounds, […]