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Before the summer ends there is always the nostalgia about the warm weather and sun.  One then feels about going south.  Some people go to Cuba or Bahamas to feel the heat when the nights are getting longer. This trip was about going to a Southern most part of Canada. First stop - Pelee Point.  The southern most point of mainland Canada extending into the lake Erie. We drove first all the way to the visitors center and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Then we set off walking from there to the tip. On the way we were passed by people riding bikes, but also a shuttles that were going back and forth between the visitors center and the entrance to the tip. When we got there we found that there were lots of people visiting the tip, and also it does not matter how many messages there are about strong currents the people still need to step in the water with kids and all. From there we walked back to the car and drove up to the marsh where a boardwalk took us between the cattails fo

All roads lead to Rome. First settling in just outside of the Vatican City and then an evening stroll through the streets.  Crossed via Ponte Sant'Angelo to the other side of the Tiber River. Snapped a pic of Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II and the St. Peter's Basilica in the background. The tall banks of the Tiber River were created to ensure the city is safe from flooding.  The water levels of the river were at all time low. One of the reasons we decided not to take a river cruise later during our stay. Piazza Navona and the Fontana dei Fiumi representing 4 rivers of the 4 continents. (Australia is missing possibly because no Papal authority there at the time.) On the way back, the view of the Castel Sant'Angelo where the Pope could take refuge in case of an attack (Originally a malsoleum of a Roman Emperor Hadrian) The next day of course a trip to the oldest part of the city... the ancient ruins of the Colosseum... And the forum (or

Calgary was the main point of our trip this year so all of the loops will start and end in Calgary. Here is the first one that we made. High level overview: Dinosaur Provincial Park Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park Waterton Lakes National Park Crowsnest Pass Bar U Ranch National Historical Site * * * Day 1 2h drive to Dinosaur Provincial Park from Calgary Recommended stay at Dinosaur Park: 4-5 hours  Recommended non-camping accommodation: Taber or Lethbridge Recommended camping accommodation:  Dinosaur Provincial Park, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park Set your GPS to Dinosaur Provincial Park. In two hours of driving you will find yourself millions of years in the past where dinosaurs roamed the earth. There is nothing better to set the mood than Alberta badlands. While driving enjoy the never-ending horizons and don't forget to stop at one of the turnouts to stretch your legs and take some pictures. Another thing that we found interesting were the river vall