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’08 CANADA & U.S. PHOTO SERIES, PT5

CALGARY STAMPEDE

Out of Banff & to the Stampede

I got stuck in Banff and comfortable, it was my first time travelling alone and because I was having the best time and found it easy to meet people I was worried about leaving. Would I have difficulty being able to do the same at my next stop? Would I even meet people as friendly as they are here? I had it cushty and just couldn’t force myself to leave. That was until Ben & Emily introduced me to the Calgary Stampede and said I had to join them along with Hayley.

The Stampede is all about beers and cowboys and a right laugh, you really need to experience it to understand but it’s famous throughout North America and I was finally glad to receive the push I needed.

David Simpson in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Get there with any means necessary

David Simpson and girl in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Got to buy the Stampede t-shirt!

Girl with blue tongue in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Em!

David Simpson with two guys and three girls raising their beer in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Banff team – Hayley, Ben, Em, Carl & myself

Bronc riding cowboy in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Credit – whereistara

 RELATED READ: THE MOST PERFECT DAY
Carnival rides in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Credit – mikesbloggityblog

CALGARY STAMPEDE….

  • PEOPLE – 8/10
  • BACKPACKING – 7.5/10
  • WEATHER – 8/10
David Simpson and girl in Calgary. Calgary stampede

Hayley & I

SUMMED UP….

  • HIGHLIGHT – The stampede obviously
  • LOWLIGHT – Being the end of my Banff experience
  • MVP – Banff team
  • VISIT AGAIN – With the same team!
  • RATING – 7.5/10

FINAL THOUGHTS

Mixed emotions leaving Banff but I knew it had to be done – I was almost physically dragged away. But what better event to attend that the Stampede, it was insane and a lot of fun made better than the people who I was able to enjoy it with!

NEXT UP

Flying across the Rockies to Vancouver! Click to read.!!!!!

SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This episode is part of the The Canada & U.S. Photo Series, click to see episode 1.

Question Time

  • Have you been to Calgary or visited the Stampede, what was your experience like?
  • What did you enjoy most about it?
  • Any stories to share?

Let me know in the comments below . . .

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