Does going to Kelowna even count as a vacation when you live in Calgary? I’m serious.

I read all these blogs about people going everywhere and anywhere, staying months in exotic locals, eating interesting food, meeting people from all over. Me? I’m going to Kelowna. I’m trying really hard not to complain, Kelowna is beautiful, it will be relaxing, and the Rocky Mountains are an international destination. And I only have four days of vacation time for this birthday vacation. Being a student with a part time job, saying “I only have four days of vacation time” kills me inside, but it’s true. I’m trying desperately to grad by the end of 2009 which involves spring and summer courses, thus reduced fun time. Last summer I dicked off to Eastern Canada for a month, this summer I have four days!

I decided I couldn’t drop a few grand for a four day vacation. I just spent $1,600 or so on a crappy week in the Dominican Republic. And, it turns out air transportation companies don’t care how long you are staying for, the flights cost the same. It was hard, but I told myself it had to be within driving distance, and it had to be cheap. I simply could not justify flying to Venezuela for four days, as awesome as that would be. Even San Fransisco was out of budget.

On the bright side, I found a wicked deal on Expedia a suite in Summerland near Kelowna right on the lake front. I guess when it comes down to it a vacation is a vacation. Relaxing on the beach in Kelowna nestled in between giant mountains is probably just as nice as relaxing on the beach anywhere. It just doesn’t come with the travel cred.

Things I will get to cross off of The List include…

#308 Go to the Spotted Lake at Osoyoos