Is that wrong? Well, my lips didn’t actually make contact but it nearly did happen. This little dogfish was cute, at least in my eyes. So cute in fact that I promptly returned him back to his icy cool water. Just thought you might enjoy some insight into my crazy animal loving nature.
The photo above was taken during my time discovering a beloved Saskatchewan pastime.
I did something different this weekend. I made a concerted effort to stay and play outdoors in the cold. Plus I chose where I thought would be a beautiful winter playground, Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan. I couldn’t have been more right. I had found Saskatchewan’s winter wonderland.
Heavy snow laden pine trees, windy white roads and animal sightings a plenty, Waskesiu boasts a perfect winter landscape to get outside and reconnect with nature while trying out some fun winter activities.
Moose Jaw is a city that has a lot going for it in terms of tourism. In this month’s travel spread for Pink magazine, I go beyond the obvious hot spots and unearth some other gems found in this great southern Saskatchewan destination.
Read this month’s magazine here.
I had the pleasure of enjoying my first African massage yesterday with my colleague Debra Chatterton. I highly recommend this little bit of pleasure when exploring the rural outback of Uganda.
So after a couple of days in Uganda I know a couple of things to be true:
1. It is hot here and I hear we are just coming off of the winter season.
2. There are a lot of people here, albeit, friendly, warm people (35 million-ish, comparable to the population in all of Canada in the space of about 1/2 the province of Saskatchewan).
3.On a journey to discover how highly functional co-operatives can be in a country such as this I have I already learned that even the Ugandan birds co-operate.
Yes, I have found a way to sneak the birds into my Uganda stories. But there is a point, I promise.
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It’s a trend that can be seen across the province. Areas, neighbourhoods, towns and cities of Saskatchewan have experienced record growth, rejuvination and revitilization. Why?
Well, with a leading economy comes a healthy increase in population growth. People have been drawn to our lovely province for jobs, quality of life and the opportunity to start their own businessess and follow their dreams. These of course are just a few reasons.
On a recent visit to Riversdale, a Saskatoon neighbourhood, revitilization efforts were well underway. Ideally located minutes from the beautiful South Saskatchean River - hip restaurants, galleries, young people and innovative entrepreneurs have moved in and set up shop in the neighbourhood.
Here are a few pics from just a few of my favourite pit stops in Riversdale and a link to the article I wrote that appears in the December issue of Chatelaine.
http://www.chatelaine.com/living/travel/hot-hood-riversdale-saskatoon/
The Hollows Restaurant
Any restaurant that holds onto and cherishes vintage interiors is a winner in my books. The Hollows is a very hip restaurant specializing in food to table meals. It is located in a heritage building that used to be a Chinese restaurant. The owners have chosen to adopt some of the former retro interior and by add their own flavour. From the recycled glassware to the bathroom decor, any hippie or hispter for that matter would feel at home here.
I have created a dedicated page for my mission to Uganda, please join me at: www.travellinlady.com/mission-to-uganda.
Additional travel stories regarding this adventure will remain on my home page.
I am also excited to share with you that I am headed to London, England directly from Africa. A great adventure is about to be had. Can’t wait to share it with you all!
Cheers!
Looking to discover more about your own province? Me too. Join me on my adventure as each month I chronicle my visit to lesser known Saskatchewan gems. Perfect excuse to do some exploring in this beautiful province.
Here is the latest piece featured in PINK magazine. Hope you enjoy it.
For my next spread in PINK, you will get to learn all about my discoveries in Indian Head. I really have to admit that this little town quite unexpectedly stole my heart. Steeped in rich and interesting history it truly has a lot going for it. What I found most incredible was the obvious dedication to preserving and revitalizing the town. They truly embrace its history.
The folks who took me on personalized (out of season) tours of the Bell barn and Rural Sports Hall of Fame were so incredibly kind and informative. It was a valuable experience and has truly reshaped how I view small town life and what it offers. There really is a story to be told anywhere you visit.
Anyhow, I won’t spill the beans on what I was able to uncover, but will leave you with some photos from the trip.
I am off on a new adventure, monthly. A great one at that. I am stoked to writing a monthly travel piece (and providing photography) for a great Saskatchewan publication, PINK (http://www.getcompass.ca/home/pink-magazine/latest-issue/.)
The articles will cover towns/cities and areas in Saskatchewan that have something unique to offer. I aim with these pieces not only to draw in newcomers to our great province, but to get people who already live here to explore it.
Hope you enjoy my journey, I am looking forward to it. And, if you have any suggestions on a destination I must visit, I would love to hear from you!
Here is the first spread on a little town that I have a major crush on – Lumsden.
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