My Copilot Is A Troll

  Even the most careful planning and extensive list making can't account for everything. Today, I left Saskatchewan and the Cypress Hills, and crossed the entire width of Alberta. I made one very important stop, which I was very excited about. Some of the most dramatic and beautiful views our province has to offer.  And my camera battery was dead after two pictures. I forgot to charge it.  Writing-On-Stone is a fantastic destination. They have a wonderful interpretive center at the top of the cliffs and a campground at the bottom, by the river. There isn't much in the way of services. At this time of year the Hoodoo Hut, the little store at the campground was closed. It's a bit of a drive, so packing food and water is a good idea. There is a guided bus tour through the area, for those who want to take part. My time was limited to an hour or so because I still had a lot of driving to get to my next destination. I only did one short hike. The helpful attendant at the interp...

 ...of a list, is crossing things off. It actually releases dopamine, which not only feels good, but motivates you to do more. So, I may well indeed, be a dope(amine) addict! I have a confession to make. This is just between us... If I have a big list, and do something not on the list, I will write it on, just to cross it off! I managed to find a map of Canada, with all the National Parks, covered in gold foil. You scratch it off like an Adventure Lottery Ticket as you visit places. It' so "Me"! This may be one of the coolest/nerdiest things I have ever seen in my life! This one is too precious to travel, so I will still take my National Parks Bingo card that Gavin and I worked so hard on! I may make another one with Provincial Parks. This is hanging in the hall outside my bedroom. I will see it every night before bed. Sweet dreams ! However, I can't have just one method. I have a map of Canada to highlight routes on, and a map of Alberta. I wi...