Globe trottin': 4/1/08

Even though it’s springtime in America, it’s still snowing in Alberta, Canada. And it’s cold. Like -20 degrees cold. I came up to Canada to visit some family and to get in some snowboarding since it’s considered a winter sport in the states. We flew out to the city of Calgary and went to Banff, one of the top places in the world for skiing/boarding. They never stop skiing until May! When I first stepped foot in Canada, I didn’t know much about the country except for the fact that there was a lot of snow and there was a lot of beer.

Remember that Molson beer commercial, "I AM CANADIAN!"

After my trip I learned that Canadians love to recycle, they have universal healthcare, they breathe in the cleanest air, most are bilingual (French and English!), the legal drinking age is 18, they are obsessed with hockey, and their money is worth more than ours…AUGH! What’s going on America!?!

Oh yeah, and they use the word "aye" a lot; for example, "sorry about that, aye?", "are you enjoying yourself, aye?", "do you want some Molson beer, aye?"

Story of the day:

My brother broke my uncle’s knee when falling off the ski lift. They’re both advanced skiers/boarders who ride black diamonds…But they ended up getting hurt on a beginner’s lift. No comment…

The main lodge

This is the view from inside the hotel breakfast area. The Canadian Rockies!

Picture at the Ski out

So high up, we’re into the clouds

Lam and Alan on the lift…

There’s a camera at the top of Lookout Mtn. that snaps a picture and links it online. My brother timed this perfectly for himself but then his friend was late and saved the picture when I went. Whooo!