rev:text
| - Last Monday had a beautiful Americano at Insomnia. Wherever they are sourcing their blend of beans, it made for a very flavorful coffee drink. The next morning, my last day in Calgary, I had to come back again, this time trying the non-caffeinated alternative of the "red" Americano (made with rooibos tea) along with blueberry and cinnamon apple muffins. I really enjoyed rather large pieces of apple in the muffin--so much flavor, and the apple kept the whole thing quite moist.
Visiting Calgary within the first two weeks of July, it was inevitable that I would experience Stampede without even going to the fair grounds, to some extent, and even a bit odd to this Californian see many Stampeders in full regalia stopping in for a cup at this establishment (which was also in full Stampede decor along with the country music tunes. Nevertheless, what compelling evidence demonstrating how deep the Calgary culture runs.
Also not to be forgotten is the strong wifi here--I was able to sit here and do a few things online in those two mornings I visited. Great location next to the EPCOR Centre, among other downtown venues. Good service as well--I'm missing my visit to Calgary for more personal reasons, but Insomnia has added to these. Hopefully a visit for me again soon.
|