Forgotten Places

I forgot a few places in my list, that I must add.

Africa - I have always wanted to go on an African safari and South Africa is supposed to be lovely. Also, we sponsor a child in Uganda, so I would try to get there to visit him.

Ontario - Which I thought was a given, but I just didn't include it on my list. Since half our family live there, it is a very special place and has a very special place in my heart. I would visit there as often as I could if we could afford it.

Russia - Only because I took a course on Russian history in college, and I would like to go see the places I learned about.

Europe - I would love to take a tour of all of Europe. Spending extra time in those places that I mentioned yesterday.

Victoria, BC - Was lovely, especially if you enjoy pubs and drinking tea.

I feel much better, now. I think I have mentioned all the places I would go or have gone. I will think of more I am sure.

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.

Top Ten Fridays: Places To Visit!!

This week's installment of Top Ten Fridays will be about places I would or have visited. These are places not to be missed!! Without furthur ado....

Top Ten Places to Visit:

10.) Las Vegas - I will be going there next year for my anniversary with hubby!!

9.) Okanagan Valley, BC - My Granny used to live in Vernon, so we used to go there every summer. Lovely weather, beaches and vineyards.

8.) Alberta, Canada - Yes. I am biased here, but we do have a wonderful province. There are lots of different places to see and things to do: Dinosaurs at Drumheller, Mountains, Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Calgary....

7.) Disney World

6.) Disneyland

5.) Germany - I would like to go there and visit the places where I may have some relatives.

4.) Scotland - I would like to go here and visit Grant castle and meet some of the Grant clan. It would be wonderful.

3.) Italy - I have always wanted to go there, but I have yet to do it.

2.) Israel - To walk where Jesus walked.

1.) Paris, France - I went there in Grade nine with my junior high band. It was amazing. I loved every minute of it, from the cafes to the lovely buildings, to the Eiffle Tower. It was great and I will dream of it until I go back again.

These are just a few places. Where would you like to travel? Did I miss some of yours? I would love to hear about them. Leave me a comment!!

Have a wonderful day!!

The Best Things in Life Aren't Free!

Friday night Jen and I were going down to see the chuckwagon races. This was totally exciting, since we both love the chucks. Add to that the bonus of getting to go to the barns afterwards and meet the driver for the WestJet wagon, Kurt Bensmiller. We were very excited.

Since we were planning to stay so late at the grounds (till around midnight) we decided to park around the grounds. The parking that they have at the Stampede is only $11/day. Of course there is not much of that to go around. The lots were full when we got there.

The next option was to park in one of the over-priced parking lots that spring up from the empty lots where construction workers are looking to make a few extra bucks. There were 2 of these: one $30/day and one $40/day. I know!! YIKES!!

So we decided to drive around and see if anyone was pulling out on the street, which is free!! Luckily, we found a spot right away. We parked it and walked the 3 blocks to the grounds.

We had a wonderful time. (Minus Jenny feeling sick and the soreness of our legs from standing around so much!) It was a great time and we got to meet the horses and see the chucks up close. Very cool!

On our way back to the car, we passed a couple who were standing outside their truck in shock. Their truck had at least 4 parking tickets. They had accidentally parked in a bus zone. Jenny and I had made a comment about it not being us and kept walking.

We were almost at the car when I noticed a "No Parking" sign right by our car. I never saw it when we were parking since there was so many other SUVs and vans. And guess what??? Yes, that's right. My free parking became $36.00 parking.

All this is to say that nothing in this life is free, except Christ.

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:36

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

Thank goodness for that!