Day 1
I am back in the saddle for my blog. I have had several trips since my last entry, including Michigan, Peru, California, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, and other exciting locations.
It’s a shame that my blogs stopped but I am rededicating myself to entering my trips.
This week I’m in Calgary.
The morning started quite nicely with an Uber ride from home to IAH. The driver was amiable and focused on discussing Christopher Columbus.
Getting an Uber is always interesting since you don’t know who will pick you up.
Upon arriving in Calgary, I stayed in the Westerly Hotel. This place is great due to its location, amenities, and rooms. Each room has a distinct layout but is very modern and well-designed.
In the afternoon I headed over to the Sealweld office to meet with my team.
After a few hours of discussing projects I returned to the hotel to relax. I then realized that my underwear was left at home and had to scramble to find something nearby. Luckily, there was a dollar store where they had some available for sale.
After leaving the purchased goods in the hotel, I went to the Bridgette Bar where we had a great meal with one of our customers.
I returned to the hotel, spoke to Tanya, and called it a night.
Day 2
The day started off with a great breakfast at the hotel. The Westerly has a Latin restaurant that has great food. I think it is one of the best Hilton hotel breakfasts in North America.
I head out to our customer’s office to do provide an overview of the DRA (Drag Reduction Agent) product to their employees. Upon entering the conference room we were all taken aback about the view we had from this room. As the meeting was about to start we noted the great turnout of 30 participants. It was something that was unexpected but a great result of the team’s efforts to organize this Lunch and Learn session.
During the afternoon I worked out the Sealweld office before heading out to celebratory dinner with our customer’s Procurement team at the Charcut Roast House. It was a very nice steakhouse where Justin Trudeau had eaten at only the week before us.
Day 3
After having another great breakfast I headed to the Sealweld office to have a celebratory Thanksgiving banquet with the team. I was happy to try a new tradition involving a lot of food from the Philippines. Getting to learn and experience new things is one the main benefits of traveling. Everyone brought a dish and the event was enjoyed by the entire team.
After working in the hotel and another customer meeting I took the team out for dinner to Major Tom. This is probably my favorite restaurant in Calgary. A client met us for dinner and joined us for a nightcap at the Rooftop bar. It is great getting to hangout and relax with the team.
Day 4
After having a great breakfast I headed out to a customer lunch at Calgary Petroleum Club. This is a great to place to have a meeting. It has great amenities, food and service. What was amazing that someone on my team, Marie Ocampo, aunt was serving us. I took a photo to share with her and the team.
Before the next customer meeting I had a craving for an ice cream. I made my way to China town and tried a rolled up ice cream. It was a different take on a traditional ice cream but very tasty. Unfortunately I could not finish it due to the customer meeting was about to start.
Afterwards I headed back to my room before going to dinner at XX. I am big fan of their gyros. I take a Bird scooter to this place as it makes it a lot easier than walking or Uber.
Day 5
I woke up at 3:00 AM to get ready for a 6:00 AM flight back to Houston. Once I made it Chetan appeared after having an all night reunion with one his former co-workers. This guy has an internal power source that seems to never run out.
On the United flight I was upgraded to First class by using my Plus Points. These Plus Points are about to expire and thought it would be good to start using them now.
I am happy to be returning home today and am ready to relax this weekend.
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