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Home for Some Olympic Spirit

24 Feb 2010 | By Wayne

I originally left Vancouver back in October because I wanted to get away from the Olympics. The construction, the chaos, the political disputes and protests (although I agree with many of their points). I had planned to stay away until after the games were done and gone…but here I am.

My friends had taunted me, saying that the vibe and energy was great. The people were here and the experiences were something you may only have the opportunity to have once. With that said I came home early and I’m glad I did.

The energy is amazing. The patriotic feeling across the city as we watch Canada’s athletes compete and cheer them on while hosting the rest of the world is amazing. This IS truly a once in a lifetime experience and how fitting that it came right after finishing another that I will never forget.

I’m glad to be home! Go Canada Go!

Canada Scores on Germany! Goal Six.

Canada Scores on Germany! Goal Six.

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Day 118 – Getting Closer to Home

16 Feb 2010 | By Wayne

I was late getting out of Calgary as I was working on some edits because I hadn’t done many in a while. In addition it was grey and gloomy in the city. Once I hit the road I traveled South down the 22. It felt good to be back on the road, especially knowing that I’m closing in on home. I love this form of travel, I could do a lot more of this. Right now though I’m getting excited to get home and reconnect with my friends and family and experience some of the Olympic energy in the city I call home. I’m sure by summer I’ll be jones-ing for another trip though.

As I drove today I was watching the sun fall behind the Rockies with just a hint of open space between the clouds and the mountains. I saw a few old cars but they all seemed to be on private land on working homesteads at the end of long driveways so I simply moved forward. No matter what happens at this point my creative well is full. More shots would be awesome but if the weather simply isn’t there or the opportunities don’t present themselves I’ll just keep heading West.

There’s a lot in BC that I still want to see, but since I live here, some weekend trips will definitely be taken later on this year.

In Sparwood BC tonight. It’s trying to rain. Funny, I can’t remember the last time it rained on me, kind of missed it.

No Continental Breakfast For You

No Continental Breakfast For You

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Days 115, 116, 117 – Some Downtime in Calgary

15 Feb 2010 | By Wayne

I’ve spent a few days here in Calgary catching up with some friends as I once lived here. For seven years “Cowtown” was home while I played music and experienced a different city.

I’m all set to get on my way tomorrow and am looking forward to my last leg of this awesome trip that has taken me completely across this country we live in. However, my friends back in Vancouver are demanding that I get back to town and experience some of the Olympic energy. Despite how I feel about the politics, commercialism and corporate involvement in the games I also feel like it’s a once in a lifetime experience as well. So as I leave here tomorrow I’m going to be watching the weather carefully and if I feel like I’d rather wait to take some shots I may find I may just keep driving through. It’s not like I’m far from home and smaller road trips to my home province are always fun.

So with that said, I do feel a bit sad that the trip is coming to a close. That however, doesn’t meant that I will stop posting here, as a matter of fact, once I’m home and as time allows the photo section of this become quite extensive as I have more time to edit some of the thousands of shots I’ve taken.

Anyway, I’m sure we’ll see each other again soon. Until tomorrow.
W

The Disappearance

The Disappearance

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Day 103 – Still Going Strong

01 Feb 2010 | By Wayne

I can’t believe I’ve been over 100 days out here. One hundred days away from the comforts of my little bachelor pad in downtown Vancouver. One hundred days away from most of my friends and family, my favorite coffee shop, my bed, my old life.

I say my old life because I believe this trip has changed me somewhat. Changed me for the better. The solitude, the time to reflect and think has allowed me to really realize what’s important. To realize that my friends and family are awesome and that I want to make sure they know that I feel lucky to have them all in my life. Time to reflect on what I want to do with the rest of my time here. I feel I need to continue on with my talents as they make me the most happy. I’ve decided I want to play drums again, I want to pursue every aspect of photography and become, for lack of a more eloquent way of putting it, “really fucking good”. I feel I want to be truly busy, working, creating, socializing. Creating loads of positive energy.

I’m happy I took this trip, I’m glad I had the time alone. I think I needed it.

Today was a fine day, beautiful out until mid afternoon when it started snowing pretty good. Not that snow isn’t beautiful, I quite like it. I love the sound it makes when you walk through it. As it got thick and white out I was pulling into Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I’m still here after some time at the library spent editing a few of the newer shots from this past few days. The others, still silently wait on the broken hard drive. I have convinced myself that they are just there for safe keeping until we all arrive home. Then I’ll get some help setting them free once again.

Anyway, I’m going to take my calm reflective mood and relax. Perhaps I’ll watch the 5th season of “It’s always sunny in Philadelphia” on my laptop. It’s a humorous way to end the day,…. BITCHES! ;)

Sunset in Massey

Sunset in Massey

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