Every day is different, every day divine. Yesterday there was something special about the way sky reflected in water.
0141 Bird's Eye
Many times a small pond next to a farm house would shimmer with sky as we passed, creating a powerful illusion of the portal of pond revealing another world beyond. Though I saw that effect many times, it was so mesmerizing and fleeting there are no better photos. Even video could probably only capture a hint of it anyway I guess. So much of what we experience flying is impossible to capture or even describe.
0143 Lost Home
An old abandoned farm house on the Saskatchewan prairie miles from any other structure seems to whisper stories of struggling families and improvised repairs.
What would explain these circles? Was there something in the center of each that attracted milling cattle? Were they deliberately carved by a tractor for some reason?
0146 Evidence Of?
Approaching Edmonton we noticed what seem to be massive parks and green areas along the river.
0163 Approaching Edmonton
With all the fires in Western Canada, the air is very smoky in places but the views are still spectacular.
0168 Window On Edmonton
As we descended to land at the downtown airport, our small room provided a grand view of the skyline. We heard that there had just been a car race on one of the runways, and the viewing stands were still there. We also heard that some in the city would like to close this airport. The property must be very tempting to developers, but it would sure be a big loss.
After a brief stop we flew on to Hinton, just outside Jasper, where we stopped for a night of “camping” inside the empty terminal building. Maybe Anne will post some photos, because I didn’t get any here. We met Pete and Nadine, who have explored in their own plane and are now exploring with a small camper and bikes. Thus ended another day of discoveries and delights. Today we hope to make it through the pass to Smithers, though weather may bring other plans.
John & Anne Wiley 
This evening, as we were talking with Nadine & Pete, in walked Ruben, who entertained us all with his flying exploits. We were touched by his desire to get situated so he has more time with his family. He mentioned the importance of his wife and his family many times in the conversation. Just almost 30, he has a 12 year old daughter and two other children. Happy flying Ruben!
Comment by Anne — 2010/08/03 @ 03:15