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Alberta, Bridgeland, Calgary, Canada, community, Cultural Fest, Diana Schwenk, Hump Day Chronicles, living in the moment, Supporting local business
ON SATURDAY, THE BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY in Calgary, Alberta hosted its inaugural Bridgeland Cultural Festival. And I knew from the moment I’d heard about it, that I wanted to go.
Helga, always game to do anything, met me at the Bridgeland train station and together we walked to 1st Avenue NE to check it out.
Although only one block of the street was closed to cars, the community had a wonderful selection of unique vendors.
I wasn’t even there five minutes when I saw a table with handmade watches and bracelets.
I used to always wear a watch, but these days, it’s just as easy to check the time on my BlackBerry.
Also, back then, I was sort of hippyish…
(In my head, I can hear my daughter asking in disbelief, “Was…?”)
…and wore a lot of leather and denim everything.
Anyway, when I saw this watch I had to have it!
We checked out every booth there while a host of bands and dancers performed on the stage.
Helga purchased some herbal bread, specifically prepared so that one can tear off one strip at a time, to munch on right from the paper bag.
We also checked out all the stores a few blocks in both directions and bought a coffee from a merchant who grows their own beans down south and roasts them right here in Calgary.
Well done Bridgeland, I will be back for your 2nd annual cultural festival!
When we had seen all there was to see, Helga walked with me back to the train station. She then hopped on her bike and headed back to Inglewood while I waited for the downtown train.
I wasn’t in a hurry, so I got off at City Hall Station to walk the mile or two back home. On my way, I took a few more pictures. (below)
All in all, it was a gorgeous summery day to explore my beautiful city. I’m looking forward to the many other events that will be taking place during my favourite season of the year.
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
What’s your most favourite item purchased at a community festival recently? Do you have cycle tracks in your city?
utesmile said:
Love that watch!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Ute, me too! ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
WOW! I love that watch, and now I want to visit Bridgeland next year, too! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Hey, if you do Rachel, let me know – I’ll drag you around to a whole bunch of places! ❤
Diana xo
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Jim McKeever said:
Holdover Hippies Unite! Very cool, Diana …. maybe some day, a Blackberry will seem just as quaint. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
haha thanks Jim, although I have a hard time imagining the words Blackberry and quaint being in the same sentence – I’ve heard other words, usually swear words, associated with them! ❤
Diana xo
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roamingpursuits said:
Interesting pics.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks roamingpursuits! ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Groovy, baby! I was sort of a hippie in my teen years with my peace sign medallion, swede wedgies and my macrame bag. 🙂 Love the watch! ❤
I also love a good festival, craft sale, or flea market find. As for summer, it's finding its way to NL as well lately — 24 degrees in Gander when I was there yesterday.
Jennifer xo
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dianasschwenk said:
Glad to hear summer is finding you in NL, Jennifer! Hey. Question. Is the ocean ever warm enough to swim in by your place? ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Not for me, but Paul does from time to time, as do a few others. I prefer the temperature of a pond (or a pool!).
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dianasschwenk said:
I suspected it would be cold!
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Chatter Master said:
We do have a bike trail through our town now. Hopefully it will be expanded. I haven’t been to any recent festivals and purchased anything. But I always look!!!
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dianasschwenk said:
I bet you’re all over that trail Colleen! ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
🙂 I actually love the unknown trails best. I like getting to look for new and unknown treasures!!! But the local trail is good for the true and steady bike treat.
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dianasschwenk said:
You and my friend Helga would be like two peas in a pod!
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Chatter Master said:
Well hello to Helga! 🙂
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joannerambling said:
I like the look of that watch, I have a thing for watches although now days I only own 3 as 1 packed it in when I had to change the battery
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dianasschwenk said:
I haven’t owned one in years. I must say I like having one again Jo-Anne. ❤
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
This looks like a great festival, Diana! Hippie you. I love it. ❤ I don't know about bike paths in Syracuse because I don't ride a bike. My bad. 😦 I bought dollar food at Taste of Syracuse last weekend! That's the last I purchased. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
And the weather was so cooperative Mark! I remember reading about the Taste, you do a lot of awesome stuff! ❤
Peace,
Diana the hippie from the north xo
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markbialczak said:
Far out, Diana. Peace. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Outta sight, Mark, outta sight…
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Jean said:
It was beautiful Saturday. One day might see you walking around…
I was out grocery shopping to load up an empty fridge after transporting by bike.
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dianasschwenk said:
Transporting your bike Jean? You out riding again? ❤
Diana xo
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Jean said:
Recently only on weekends when the traffic is lighter early morning or on the roads in general. The weather is so irresistible and Nature looks so green. A feat in drier prairie Canada.
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dianasschwenk said:
Good for you Jean!
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Healing Grief said:
Happy summer days. Enjoy every moment. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Karen, I will! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
This sounds like a perfect way to spend time on a prefect day. Enjoy your summer!
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dianasschwenk said:
I plan on it on Elizabeth, thank you – maybe I’ll see you in Canada this summer? ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes, I hope to come to Canada … when things settle down for me.
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Minuscule Moments said:
Lurve that watch and enjoyed your beautiful day. Im a hippy at heart my sister use to hate my tie died t-shirts Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
I used to love making those – my mom, not so much – I guessed I created quite a mess in the bathroom! ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Diana,
Thanks for including me on the day’s event. Looks like a good time was had.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure and yes, I love stuff like that Alan. ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
Looks like fun!
Note to self … I need to get out more and find cool things to go to 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
It was awesome Val. I love connecting in my community. ❤
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Nice watch! I haven’t worn one in decades (nor any kind of accessories — just not my style). And I don’t own a device. I just tell time by the sun… that’s close enough for me. XD
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dianasschwenk said:
what about night time, Smitty? 😉
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Then it’s just night time. The more tired I get, the later it is. XD
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billgncs said:
sounds like fun Diana !
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dianasschwenk said:
T’was Bill, thank you!
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Our Life In 3D said:
Dang! It looks warm up there! I love the watch and bracelets! It looks a like a good day of fun!
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dianasschwenk said:
It was 28c which is about 85f Andy. The next day was 32c/90f! It was a wonderful day of fun. ❤
Diana xo
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gingeralicia88 said:
Diana that festival sounds wonderful and it looks like the weather was perfect. I love the watch by the way! Very nice. And great pics. You’ve made me want to visit Calgary now, shall have to make a visit next time I criss the lake 😉 I haven’t been to a festival like yours in such a long time, which means it’s probably time to find one nearby. Oh and we most definitely do have cycle paths in our city, wouldn’t be a Dutch city without them 😉 great that Calgary has them though! That must be pretty rare over there! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Alicia, it was a lot of fun. Calgary actually also has miles of pathways for bikes and walking. Many major cities have cycle tracks downtown, we’re catching up Alicia. I remember seeing them in Berlin in the 70s and thinking it was a cool idea. ❤
Diana xo
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