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After a good sleep on the prairie west of High River we got up early and went near Aldersyde to an enormous arena which houses the equivalent of about 6 soccer fields to use the walking track on the second floor. We met Leonie's daughter and latest delightful granddaughter and walked a mile before going for a large breakfast in Okotoks.
I am truly in heaven here in Southern Alberta in the foothills of the Rockies. Harvest time is almost complete and the hay bales abound. The leaves are changing and the air is so fresh.
We had an afternoon nap and went for another drive to the beauty of Hogg Park nearby and then the East Longview Hall to see the new mural honouring former neighbour, singer Ian Tyson.
From there, we continued to Longview itself and I hoped again to get what I consider my quintessential "Alberta" shot encompassing the Rockies, agriculture (cattle or horses), hay bales and pumpjacks representing the Oil business. Sadly, I am still in the hunt. Today wasn't the day...
However, we were fortunate to see an eagle, which I originally thought was a monster hawk because of the dark feathers. A little further along we came along two bulls battling for supremacy. And we saw a family of deer too. I love this area! I really should move here...
Another niece and two of her daughters popped by to say Hi. Everyone is so busy with school and activities that it is almost impossible to plan a family get-together.
I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.
Al
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Rams in the yard 
Loved this painting at the arena 
Starting our walk 
My niece and great-niece 
What an absolute cutie! 
The Rockies at the forizon 
Two huge combines 
Only rich farmers these days.... 
The biggest ram 
Our view from the front door! 
A very healthy-looking eagle! 
A hawk in flight 
The beauty down at Hogg Park 
The Rockies are to the West 
Love this fence ornament 
A prairie bullfight 
Tribute to Ian Tyson 
A big mural 
Mural on the west side 
Mural on the east side 
Near Longview 
And they had a foal with them 
Longview decoration 
Love the swirls!
