// BANFF
I travel to refresh and reset. When I have conversations with people I have never met I am fully present. When I land in a city I have never been I am filled with curiosity. I got on a plane for the first time since March and took off to Calgary, Alberta. My drive into Banff was magic. I’ve traveled a lot and nothing has ever taken my breath away like those mountains! Mother Nature’s raw beauty had the power to heal every trouble or problem in my life - even if just for the moment. I watched the moon rise behind the mountains in Lake Louise. I don’t think I have ever watched the moon rise. The moon wasn’t looking for praise or glory, it just rose slowly and quietly. Michelle and I took a gondola up to our hotel to ski. Waking up in the mountains felt like a dream. The mornings were dark and cozy. The only schedule we had were ski lessons in the morning followed by a 12:30 pm pub date for beers. If it wasn’t for covid I would have never gone on a ski trip (I hopped on Michelle’s trip last minute). I took this time to do something different. And I’m really happy I did. We met some really cool people from all over the world. I am now hooked on getting better at my ski game. I fell in love with Canada just a little more. Annndddd a new collection is already dancing around in my head inspired by this trip. I can’t wait to go back. x -C
