I travel for business. Certainly a lot of people travel much more than me. But, I am traveling a lot more than I used to. And, generally, I like it. It is an adventure to go someplace new, find your way around, meet people, talk to them, tackle problems, build positive relationships that have the potential to last a lifetime.
A few jobs ago, I was asked as part of the interview process if my passport was updated. I assured them it was. The day I started the job, they informed me I would be flying to Paris and Brussels in two weeks for 10 days. I thought, "I LOVE THIS JOB!" On the next job, they didn't ask about my passport. There was no need for international travel. But, a month into that job, I drove to Fargo. I sort of got a tear in my eye.
There is a fine line between tragedy and comedy. And, there it was.
But, in this new job, I get to travel more. And, I get to travel to more interesting places than Fargo (sorry to anyone from Fargo).
I recently made my second visit ever to Winnipeg. The first visit was over 25 years ago. So, I didn't remember much.
But, I had a great time visiting co-workers, seeing the city (a beautiful, clean city), and sampling the local cuisine. Fortunately, co-workers could point me to their favorite places.
This was facing me as I drove into a parking lot for another restaurant.
It was a painting on the side of a building. And, I thought it was stunning.
Late at night, just outside the hotel:
Maybe I'm part Canadian on my Mother's side, twice removed.
A few jobs ago, I was asked as part of the interview process if my passport was updated. I assured them it was. The day I started the job, they informed me I would be flying to Paris and Brussels in two weeks for 10 days. I thought, "I LOVE THIS JOB!" On the next job, they didn't ask about my passport. There was no need for international travel. But, a month into that job, I drove to Fargo. I sort of got a tear in my eye.
There is a fine line between tragedy and comedy. And, there it was.
But, in this new job, I get to travel more. And, I get to travel to more interesting places than Fargo (sorry to anyone from Fargo).
I recently made my second visit ever to Winnipeg. The first visit was over 25 years ago. So, I didn't remember much.
But, I had a great time visiting co-workers, seeing the city (a beautiful, clean city), and sampling the local cuisine. Fortunately, co-workers could point me to their favorite places.
This was facing me as I drove into a parking lot for another restaurant.
It was a painting on the side of a building. And, I thought it was stunning.
Late at night, just outside the hotel:
I have those same wild grasses at my house!
And, a nice view of the outside of the hotel. It was nice to be welcomed!
I hope to get back to Winnipeg soon. Well, it is winter. Maybe......yeh, I want to go back. I heard there is a Voyageur celebration sometime in February. I may try to hit that on my next business trip. It should be a wonderful photo opportunity! And, I actually have a connection to the Voyageur's. In my youth, I guided canoe trips into the BWCA and Quetico Provincial Forest for 3 summers. It was a wonderful time. And, for a long time, I had a small Canadian flag on my label. Maybe I'm part Canadian on my Mother's side, twice removed.
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