Flower/Bird/Ladies Market

Hello Everyone,
I am hearing that Alberta is experiencing a bit of snow and cold these days.  If it makes you feel any better it was kind of cold here too.  Plus 10 and a little windy.  Unlike yesterday I had to wear some pants. Oh no.  This weekend I just took a little excursion to the flower/bird/ladies market.  There is also a fish market nearby,  but I decided to forgo it. These markets are a couple of blocks each and are all very interesting.  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Chinese New Year is on its way.  From what I hear it is a big deal and there are decorations everywhere.  The set up in my complex has a drum, which I am sure every kid in the Sky Tower has hit at least three times each.  Great thing about Chinese New Years is that I get a week off.  Pretty sweet.

I won't be here though for Chinese New Years.  I'll be spending some time with my brother Sven in Doha, Qatar.  He works at a hospital there so it will be fun and interesting to see him and the sites.  Stay tuned for that blog.

Anyways I was told that around the four or fifth month of being here that you would feel some pangs of homesickness.  I have to admit that I am feeling it and I'm glad I'll be seeing family in my brother and Eli in April and Elsie from May to August.  That will help a great deal.

Thanks for your emails and the Skype times.  They have become gold to me.  I really appreciate it.  God bless you all.

Adios,

Dirk