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Une canadienne errante:

My Visit to Calgary


July 1 to July 21, 1998

After my first year of grad school at Brown University in Rhode Island, I returned to Canada for a three week visit, with my daughters Rachelle (eight years) and Daniella (five years).

We like Providence, but we were all quite homesick. Sadly, my wife Mena was unable to get time off work, and she could not join us when we flew to Calgary on Canada Day.

The week after our arrival, my parents celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary, and my Dad marked his 65th birthday. This, of course, meant a festive gathering of the clan.

We visited old friends and familiar sights, attended the Calgary Stampede (the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth), and revelled in the glorious panorama of the Rocky Mountains.

I also had a chance to reconnect with my dear friends in the transgendered community.

We had a great time. But we were very glad to get back to Providence and see Mena, whom we missed every moment.


The picture at the top of this page was taken at the Midnight Cafe, the premier watering-hole for transgendered persons in Calgary. A must see, if you ever visit. It has an intimate cabaret atmosphere, with karaoke on Friday nights and drag shows on Saturday evenings.



To see more pictures of my visit
Just follow the links below



[ A Forno Queen | Three Amigas | Pool at Midnight ]



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