Southern Alberta has plenty of grass - here a Lethbridge coulee view.
Having taken on 3 consecutive house sits in Lethbridge, Alberta I am off the road for the next 4 months at least. At present I am living a true suburban life with a cat and a newly sodded lawn to keep alive. Fortunately someone else cuts the grass but I do need to keep it green.
Train crosses iconic Lethbridge Viaduct or High Level Bridge; completed in 1909, it spans 1624 metres (5328').
As I lived 2 decades in southern Alberta I always enjoy returning for a visit. This will be my longest visit to Lethbridge since moving from the city 20 years ago.
Jordie, my feline companion, and peonies in bloom.
Lethbridge is an appealing size with all needed services (2017 population is 92,729 with almost 25,000 more people in surrounding small towns and rural areas). Driving a few minutes will get you anywhere in the city.
Lethbridge City Hall and one of many tree-lined streets.
Watering grass and hanging out with pets are only two of my planned summer activities here. With friends and relatives in the area I have already had several social invitations since my arrival 10 days ago and I plan to take in various summer events. I am catching up on genealogy projects and have brought along a sewing machine to resurrect a hobby I haven’t touched in 30 years or more.
Two historic Lethbridge buildings: Metcalfe Block, 1895 and first firehall, 1908-09.
There is plenty of parkland, both natural and manicured, with an extensive network of trails and paths while walks in older areas of the city provide views of historic buildings and well-tended homes and gardens. I anticipate a most enjoyable summer.
There are abundant walking options. Green space in south Lethbridge and trail in Indian Battle Park.