On day two in Banff, Janine, Maddie and I take a ride on the gondola, on horseback, and visit the historical Cave and Basin site before I set off on a solo adventure on an evening wildlife safari.
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The Cold Plunge: Banff Day One
On our first full day in Banff National Park, Janine, Maddie and I explore the quaint township of Canmore, admire the beauty of Lake Minnewanka, and brave the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Banff.
The Cold Plunge: Road Tripping to Banff
In this post Janine, Maddie and I set off on a girls road trip to Banff, exploring rural townships in BC and Alberta along the way.
The Cold Plunge: Okanagan
In this post I head to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley for a long-awaited reunion with my friend and travel buddy, Janine.
Departure Day Arrives
In this post I talk about the days leading up to my departure from Australia, saying goodbye to friends and family, getting on the plane and navigating my first few days in Canada.
How a Hill in Ireland Helped Me with Overwhelm
In this post, I talk about selling, packing and giving away my belongings, and how hiking Diamond Hill in Ireland helped put this seemingly mountainous task in perspective.
The Cold Plunge: Mapping the Journey
In this post, I talk about planning my intrepid journey through Canada, from West to East Coast, on my way to Ireland, and being confronted head on with long-held insecurities along the way.
The Cold Plunge: Plans Take Flight
In this post, I talk about starting the planning and preparation process for The Cold Plunge, from booking flights to selling my belongings, and the excitement and overwhelm that ensues.
The Cold Plunge: Naming my Adventure
In this post I explain how I came to name my Canadian and Ireland adventure The Cold Plunge, and the similarities I drew between submerging in cold water and immersing myself in a new life in a cold climate.
The Cold Plunge: The Goodbyes Begin
In this post, I talk about the spectrum of emotions I experienced as I prepared for the Cold Plunge-aka my trip to Ireland via Canada- particularly the hard and unexpected ones like sadness, guilt and grief, in particular about saying goodbye to friends and family.
