Well, I can say I have tried really hard to see the city everyday but unfortunately the weather has messed that up a bit. I had absolutely amazing weather in Europe and Eastern Canada but since I have returned, it has not been great. This past week it has rained everyday and today there were even tornado warnings! Of course, I was oblivious and walking around downtown. So I have tried.
So far, I have found a few things to do in Edmonton. I think I might start my Top 20 list now and just add to it as I go along. So here is what I have done so far (and in no particular order):
1. Valley Zoo
2. Picnic in Hawrelak Park
3. Rutherford House and walk around University of Alberta campus
4. Alberta Art Gallery
5. Downtown walk to see City Hall, Sir Winston Churchill Square, Citadel Theatre, Winspear Theatre, Court House, Stanley A. Milner Public Library, Jasper Avenue, Canada Place, Shaw Conference Centre, Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and a lot more old and diverse buildings
6. Provincial Legislature Tour and park with fountains
7. Chinatown
8. Bike ride or walk through the River Valley
In only a few days and with questionable weather, this is what I have accomplished. And there is so much more! I can easily fill my days with sightseeing. But of course I have to get some visits in with family and friends while I can.
Today I booked my next flights. It is official: I fly to Washington DC on August 14 and then fly from New York to Los Angeles and on to Sydney, Australia on September 1. I will be in the Australia area until January 6 - just over 4 months! So cool! Plus, I decided to spend the holidays overseas: how often can I spend Christmas on a beach? And I have heard Sydney is the place to be for New Years!
So the year just keeps getting better.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this year and followed my travels. I feel honoured that you care and I hope you feel like you are on the journey with me!
Love, Lisa
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