June 11-12 - Longview, Alberta
When we were on our way towards Calgary at the end of May we came through Longview. It is a very cute little town in the Rocky Mountain foothills with a beautiful, "long" view over the rolling hills towards the snow covered peacks of the Rockies. As we were riding through town I noticed that I had a flat tire..AGAIN!!! Really flat this time. A bit nail stuck out of it. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
We pulled over and as we were fixing it amidst all the paniers and bags lying around a man walking his dog came up to us. He introduced himself as Harry and showed lots of interest in our adventure since he himself has done a fair amount of cycling touring in his life. He invited us over to his place but we were set on getting up towards Highwood Pass that day so we said we would gladly accept the invitation but around mid June when we pass through again on our way south.
So when mid June rolled around we stopped in Longview after a glorious ride down highway 22. The sun was starting to set flodding the rolling hills and pastures with golden light and I had beautiful classical music playing through my headphones. It was like living in a Planet Earth episode about the Alberta Foothills.
Harry and Doris warmly welcomed us into their home and fed us to the nines!!!! Thanks so much you two. It was such a pleasure to meet you and you really made our trip so much more memorable. By the way, the Juice Plus is really great!! Thanks for that Doris.
My friend Esther and Chris stopped by in Longview on their way to Vancouver. It was so great to see them. Thanks for making the detour up the 22 for us!!!!
With Harry and Doris at DQ...mmmmm that was delicious!!
Doris and Harry took us to Okotoks to see the Big Rock. It is the worlds largest glacial erratic rock that has been moved great distances from its origin by glaciers.
At Big Rock, a photographer was experimenting with a magic ball and he let me try to take a pic through it. Cool, isnt it? You can get the same effect through a filled wine glass.
Taking the dog for a walk with Harry.
Breakfast time!!!! Thanks again sooo much for your hospitality, Doris and Harry.
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