The Stills Day 32, Calgary, AB

A day off in Calgary, or at least part of a day, was something we looked forward to. We had a chance to do some pretty cool shopping on 17^th Ave, though I didn’t buy anything myself, and have time to breathe in a real city. Then we went for dinner.

 

Dinner was special. When in Calgary, never, ever, in all seriousness, go to Caesar’s for a steak. It was terrible, even moreso after having eaten at the Saltlik (see Banff) a few days earlier. Bad soup, iceberg lettuce, WAY overcooked steak, horrifying service; I bought a $70 bottle of wine just to make the dinner bearable. It was just awful

 

Fortunately, redemption was at hand. Looking to kill time at the hotel, the manager led us down a back hallway to real live country western roadhouse. It was something else. The entertainment value was top-notch. We had a couple drinks, met great locals such as Bruce and Dale, and had a smile etched into our faces virtually the entire time. The whole thing was hilarious and I don’t think I’ve ever stood out more in a crowd. If we were here for two nights, I might actually go back. Hey wait, we are here for two nights…