Calgary, Canada... Yeeeeehhhhaaaaaa!

I recently spent some time on business in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The city was pretty much what you'd expect from a North-American city, so I was not dispointed at all by the skyscrapers gracing the city skyline...

But there was a nice surprise in store: the Calgarians. They were about as helpful, kind and friendly as one can be. The service was excellent, and people were always available to help out if needed. They also enjoy a good party, and one thing I'll remember them for is their shout of "yeeeeeehhhhhaaaaa!!!" in true cowboy style whenever they felt a big hurray was needed!

As business trips go, this one was pretty packed with meetings, and left little time for any tourism. I still (luckily!) managed to escape for a quick look at the small town of Banff, inside the National Park of Banff, and get up the highest point around for a quick view down the valley...


The other excursion that is not to be missed if you are in the area is quick tour of the Rockie Mountains in a helicopter. It's not exactly cheap, but well worth it. The scenery is simply stunning, and makes you wish you had some free time for a nice walk...