Comixtalk, My Life In A Nutshell, and Alberta trip report (part 4)

My Life In A Nutshell has been updated, as you can see above.

Comixtalk interviewed me about my comics and my writing. You can see the interview here in their November issue.



Also, I have a review of Agra Fine Indian Cuisine up on blogTO; it's the place where Allison, Jodi and I sometimes have dinner, as a change from our usual Frog & Firkin outings.

But back to my Albert report (past posts: part 1 | part 2 | part 3).

Debbie's Alberta Trip Report, Part 4:

One of the things I love about traveling is the chance to glimpse a bit of different culture. I'm not just talking about a different language or way of dressing, either, which is why I love visiting grocery stores in other cities; I've always found it interesting how local cuisine varies. Some people like to see how many things are the same as back home when they travel. Me? I get more out of finding out how many things are different.

Rooms full of saddles are much more rare in Toronto, for example:



This display was in one of many Western-theme stores in Calgary and in surrounding towns.



Someday I'd like to visit Alberta during the Calgary Stampede. You can see pics from the Stampede in my friend Parki's online trip photos (for those who missed my mention first time, Parki did a cross-Canada motorcycle trip this past summer). He has photos up with Google map links (VERY cool way to display trip pics!) as well as a written report with pics in the ADVrider forums.

Another trip highlight: Cathy took me to the Bernard Callbaut Chocolatier in Calgary, where we went on a self-guided tour and watched the chocolate-making process:



The place was filled with the heavenly scent of melted chocolate. Drool. I'm supposed to watch my sugar levels and had already allowed myself a treat during the trip, so I limited myself to one (1) chocolate truffle, but did buy some chocolate souvenirs for Jeff and my sister's family.

I also hugely enjoyed hiking through Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. Some really GORGEOUS scenery here! Cathy and I only had time for the shorter hike, but I'd love to come back someday and do the 6k hike to the Ink Pots.













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