Usually as soon as the kids are done their exams, our family takes off to the mountains. This year we changed it up a bit and headed to the Ponoka Stampede.
As kids my family use to go to Ponoka pretty much every year, as we had grandparents and aunts and uncles who lived there. However, as a child I saw only the flashy lights, horses, cotton candy and mini donuts. I have tons of great memories spent with family. However now as an adult I have a much different perspective. I see the crowds; garbage everywhere and very intoxicated people off to find another party. I think I’m realizing that my appreciation for the peace and quiet in nature outweighs the crowds and noise more each day. Don’t get me wrong, we had a good time with family and friends, but next July long weekend, I think we will take them with us west to the mountains.
We are now at Slave Lake to do some fishing. Now this is more my style. It’s not the mountains but its spending some quiet relaxing time with friends and family, what could be better than that? We spent the last couple of afternoons out on the lake fishing. The sun is shining and tonight it’s another fish fry! There is something to be said about what relaxing and rest can do for a person, both physically and mentally. I haven’t slept this well in months. We are still racking up kilometers and spending lots of time at the ball diamonds and the beach every day. It’s a different kind of training but one that has incredible benefits. Well, back to the lake again, it is soooooo hot!
Alana Regier
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