At one of my networking groups, we had a speaker who educated us on the topic of human trafficking and its prevalence in the US. She is a member of the FBI Civil Rights Unit. I will keep her name out of this post to protect her identity. Her department deals with Federal Civil Rights. There are currently 56 FBI Field offices in the US, divided into 2 separate squads. Her … [Read more...]
Banff – BC Canada – Our Last Stop in the Magnificent Canadian Rockies
This is the last in my series of posts about the trip my daughter and I took to the Canadian Rockies and our stay in the captivating town of Banff. It was our final night after spending time in Yoho National Park, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon. As with our previous mother-daughter getaways, our time together ended way too soon. Banff is a picturesque … [Read more...]
Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon – With a Little Wildlife Thrown In – BC Canada
I previously wrote about our stay in Yoho National Forest and hiking at Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. Just when my daughter and I thought we saw the most gorgeous lakes in the world, we got a glimpse of Moraine Lake and were stunned by its exquisite beauty. Booking the Hop on Bus My daughter booked the Hop on Banff bus to take us around for the day. That way we … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Musing about Travel – Food – and Enjoying Life
Ah, the lazy days of summer! The Best of Boomer Bloggers are enjoying life and taking it easy. Well, except for Sue, who lives down under, and is enjoying life in the middle of winter. My daughter and I just came back from a trip to the Canadian Rockies where we hiked our butts off. I survived a 10.1 km (6.5 miles) hike around Lake Louise. If you haven’t been yet, the … [Read more...]
The Extreme Beauty of an Alpine Hike at Lake Louise – Canada – I survived!
My daughter, who is an expert travel planner, booked us to go on an Alpine Hike at Lake Louise during our visit to the Canadian Rockies. At first, I was nervous. Would I survive hiking with a millennial? Will I have a heart attack and die in paradise? Even though I walk 15,000 steps a day at home I was concerned. Hiking uphill is different than walking on the flats. Parking … [Read more...]
