The first half of my trip is over. Every day was packed with stuff to do and places to see. Mike and Cassie really wore me out good. After Banf and Calgary we went to the West Edmonton Mall for 3 days.. there are over 800 stores, a large amusement park with a great roller coaster, a water park with a wave pool, many water slides and bunji jumping, petting zoo, go carts, laser tag, a replica of Christopher Columbus's ship, submarine rides, bumper boats, marine life, ice skating rink, etc etc.. it's massive. We did a lot in 3 days but did not see everything. I was really impressed with that mall.
Now I'm in Nanaimo BC visiting James and Jo. They have a new baby (Victor) who's 2 months old. Hopefully this part of my trip will be a bit more relaxing. We plan on kayaking in the ocean, indoor rock climbing, camping for a night, and I'm not sure what else yet.
I really miss Bandit (my new pup). He must think I abandoned him. I hope he's doing alright. Also, while in Calgary my mom showed my basement apt to a prospective tenant. She called me back and said they are very interested and want it. EXCELLENT. The girl is a college student who is in a coop program. She might be renting for 2 years straight. I meet her the day after I come home.
Working from his home office in Toronto,
Ryan de Laplante can be found developing software in
Java by day, and obsessing with technology by night.
Ryan has been designing and writing software for
IJW since 1998 and is very passionate about his work.
