The land before time?

Carly's on an adventure this summer - acting as a guide at Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Brooks, Alberta. While it isn't ideal that she's as far away as she is - it does provide a good excuse to camping. :) I went last week - and got to see where she's at and a bit of a sneak peak of the work she'll be doing. I thought you might like to see some of the photos. I am going again soon with my niece and nephew, so I am sure there will be more soon.

If you haven't been - it's a very unique place. It's even a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can watch their podcast promo videos (which are kind of hilarious). One of the funny things is the park staff you see while Brad is talking, leading programs - is someone who is currently one of my supervisors with the City. Hee hee

Arriving the prairies are flat. Perfectly flat. Then you go down this hill - and it appears you have time warped somewhere completely different. It's arid and hilly. There are hoodoos and bush sage. Pretty cool.  Anyway, here are some of my photos. Have a look!

Down by Sandhill Creek

The water's certainly silty - but that didn't stop the pup
from wanting to dive in and cool off.

Lichen!

Carly has some awesome sunset pictures, but so far, this is all I have...

From the lookout

Doesn't that make you want to visit? or at least hug her?

The clouds were incredible the entire time I was there. I need to learn more
about my camera to really be able to show off how cool clouds can look.

Bones! Well... this one is a copy - but you can go see the real one too...

Anyway - if you want to go visit - and want a tag along, I think I am up for any excuse to go. :) Have a lovely day!
peace to you~

May Day Musings

Happy May Day friends - I hope that you had a chance to celebrate some of the protections that you enjoy in the world of employment - and spend some time reflecting and taking action for those who don't enjoy the same fortunes. I spend this May Day in training for my new job - and am happy to report that I am once again, part of a union! Woo hoo!

A friend posted a link today - to a campaign that Amnesty International is running. It's called, Trial By Timeline. You should check it out, if you have a facebook profile. The program will inspect your profile on Facebook - so the things you have chosen to post about yourself or things friends have posted and send you to trial for it. It will combine, simply through these inconspicuous things, a list of the charges and punishments that you would face around the world - and the countries that would convict you of them. Some of the crimes I am guilty of include things like, being female. The list of crimes I have committed simply based on my profile is quite large - and the punishments range from imprisonment to death. If I were one of those people who post more about my life (like my marital status, faith beliefs, political beliefs etc) I am sure the list would be even more terrifying.

Anyway - the reason I am telling you this - is because while I find it scary to think about - it also reminds me about the responsibilities I feel I share globally with those who are also trying to live a life that seeks to build peace - and are persecuted for it.

Have a look at the link - and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear your thoughts and reflections.
Peace to you~