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Sep 2, 2010, Beautiful!

There is a Hindi movie shot in Calgary called Koi Mil Gaya and the scenes were beautiful. But your pictures make me want to visit it

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Sep 2, 2010, What an incredible idea

People are creative, this is another example of it. Not sure if I personally would like to live in it, but for a few days holiday it is certainly a serious

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Sep 1, 2010, Columbia River Valley, East Kootenay and the Canal Flats

Whenever I get the chance to travel to Calgary, I branch off Trans Canada Highway 1 in Golden onto Highway 95 and drive through the magnificent Columbia River Valley.

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Aug 31, 2010, Better do something

It's scary to read that water wells have become contaminated with toxics. Are they waiting for an Erin Brockovich or what? Well meaning post..hope the

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Aug 31, 2010, Sad

Sad to read this

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Aug 30, 2010, Alberta Pump Jacks

Oil pump jacks are scattered throughout Alberta’s landscape and are a familiar sight for decades.

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Aug 25, 2010, Cool spot

This was a surprise gift from my husband to my 50th birthday. Our friends came with us and I had no idea where they would take me. I am not an experienced

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Aug 24, 2010, Sheldon Scalplock Sr.

The last video shows the winner of the seniors category, Sheldon Scalplock Sr. - well deserved I might add. His son, Alex Scalplock Jr. won the adults

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Aug 24, 2010, It's a showpiece

When I turned to close the door, the water flushed automatically. Going by such fittings, it does not seem to justify the price of CAD 1,8 million! but,

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Aug 24, 2010, Holy Crapper, Parks Canada! The Most Expensive Outhouse.

Want to know how a multi-million dollar outhouse looks like? See what Parks Canada did with that money.

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Aug 24, 2010, Now that I have read it

You don't seem to be impressed with the idea

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Aug 22, 2010, Star Trek Memorabilia

Mania indeed. This is one wacky idea. I came across all kinds of oddities driving across Canada - most of them not worth a stop, although they do their

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Aug 21, 2010, The Lake

I got sold on the lake (is it a lake?) in the first picture itself

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Aug 20, 2010, My next destination !

Thanks for such a wonderful post Fida...this is going to be my next destination..i would suggest slightly larger pics if poss by the way :

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Aug 20, 2010, WOW Concerts in the Park - Best Salmon Arm Attractions.

The Shuswap area is well known for its many arts and music festivals, but undoubtedly WOW is one of the best Salmon Arm attractions.

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Aug 19, 2010, Holy moly - River Rafting

Hi Fida, Just came across your blog while searching for something completely different :) And then saw this! Don't tell me you will take me river rafting

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Aug 17, 2010, DaLat Vietnam. Kicking Back in the Postcard Pretty Vietnamese Highland Resort.

DaLat Vietnam, the City of Orchids and honeymooners, lovely French villas, beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous lakes sits in a lush and green valley of postcard beauty.

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Aug 17, 2010, In step with the times

chicken dance..vallah..very interesting..ya it is true dancing is a very important part of spirituality and well-being for some..it's interesting the tradition

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Aug 14, 2010, You Have been Places!

Fida, till I read this I was not even aware there is something called a fantasy hotel.

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Aug 12, 2010, A Fantasy Hotel in DaLat Vietnam. The Hang Nga Guesthouse & Art Gallery.

If you are looking for a fantasy hotel in DaLat Vietnam, look no further. The Hang Nga Guesthouse and Art Gallery is probably one of the world's most weird hotels.

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Aug 11, 2010, What an Idea

The way you describe it, it must have taken some effort to make this park. And those fall colors look so beautiful. Have you seen the rock garden of Chandigarh

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Aug 10, 2010, Well done, Peter Camani

sculpture park of concrete-poetry. interesting..and i liked this last line- I do not know if there is still a free head for your ashes

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Aug 3, 2010, Brown, I am red with envy

Just joking but David H. Brown deserves a pat for the attractive concept. I esp liked reading about the glass house...awesome.. R. Rames

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Aug 2, 2010, Star Trek Memorabilia Mania

Canadians have a knack to invent wacky things to grab traveller’s attention. Who would have thought of finding Star Trek memorabilia in the rural community of Vulcan Alberta?

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Aug 2, 2010, Nice Videos!

And I am the culprit too, I hardly explore my local area

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