Grotto Canyon in Kananaskis, Canada | We don't reward ourselves very often

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  • @kathleenchild
    @kathleenchild 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There was an expression in Alberta “if you don’t like the weather wait 10 minutes and it will change.” We always travelled with a knapsack filled with raincoats and sweaters.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds very accurate, love it 😁🌦️

  • @fritzrathmann7318
    @fritzrathmann7318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There is so much in this video. Your philosophy of life is so strong. It's the simple things in life that count the most: the reflections of mountains in a lake; a small creek and a tall waterfall in a canyon, running to get out of a shower, a sudden ray of sunlight, a Subway sandwich at the end of a hike. Even the sounds of trucks roaring by or the noises of a quarry can make the quiet places seem that much more serene. Every day I grow to love you two just that much more. All the best, guys.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Fritz, we really appreciate it. Simple joys of life could be the most exciting, one just has to have the right mindset 😊

  • @ianevans2917
    @ianevans2917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the sound of cascading water. There's something very soothing about it.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It can be very relaxing and calming listening to it. We love it too 😊

  • @ianevans2917
    @ianevans2917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Ian, we appreciate it 😉😊

  • @dougpettey7144
    @dougpettey7144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are wonderful!! Thank you for broadcasting your warm light out to us!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching. We like beaming out the light 😊

  • @peggyesquibel8353
    @peggyesquibel8353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peter, I agree with your philosophy! The simple things in life are the most rewarding! Like you guys, I enjoy getting out in nature any time I can. It is where I find peace and connection. Thanks for sharing another beautiful video! Take care! Love and hugs!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Peggy. Yes yes, simple joys are the best ones, I think 😊 We also find peace in nature, it is so calming. But not when there are bears close by 😁

  • @drlatham22
    @drlatham22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No bears on the hike, but an aggressive chipmunk, a slippery rock, and Subway!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That chipmunk was very cute but he must have been angry that we didn't give him anything 😀

  • @ninocaruana945
    @ninocaruana945 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so enjoy watching you two on your adventures and the conversations you have with each other and with us it's so natural it makes me feel part of the adventure, thanks again and take care of each other

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. That is so great to hear that we can make you feel like you are on our trips with us. To us it's just a little camera but we always imagine that you guys are there when we show or talk about something 😊

  • @davidandmichael2689
    @davidandmichael2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You two can make even the more mundane things interesting and exciting because of your joyful attitude and the ability to find the silver lining (or rainbows). Peter, your philosophy is spot on!! 😍😍

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you guys, the joyful attitude helps and going through life is then easier and more enjoyable 😊

  • @geogent6655
    @geogent6655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The mountains in the background look like they're painted... So beautiful...😁😁😁

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were amazing. Thank you, George 😊

  • @jrw5831
    @jrw5831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy, I like the shirt you are wearing and I love the color of Peter's T-shirt. Peter, what you said at the end of this video is very true, My husband and I have everything we want and get bored quickly. We buy new cars at the drop of a hat and have traveled the world over. I guess we could get depressed but that is just not in our make-up, We are in the fall of our years so we have slowed up and enjoy a good cocktail and the comfort of our period colonial home. I really love you guys for your simple ways of living...........................

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😊 I am glad you could confirm my thoughts. But hey, if there is ever a need not to buy yet another fancy thing but something else instead, there is always our PayPal link, ready to be used, haha 😉😁 Enjoying a good cocktail and comfort of your home doesn't sound bad at all 😊

  • @BigGMonsterMan
    @BigGMonsterMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely treat to get your video on Sunday. You two really love life. You're a great inspiration. ❤❤

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awww thank you, we are happy to hear that 😊

  • @lestatthaddee
    @lestatthaddee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the philosophy lesson in the Subway !

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where else to start a philosophy lesson when not in Subway, haha 😀😁

  • @antoinebarras8081
    @antoinebarras8081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A most interesting video. Such a narrow canyon but majestic also with a nice waterfall. Canada has such a variety of places to visit. Especially interesting was all the man made rock sculptures. I have seen that once before when I visited Aruba several years back. The same stacked rocks but it actually was a pet cemetery. They were located on cliffs on the coast of Aruba. I think that got started when some people did this to mark the place were human ashes were deposited. Interesting that they reminded you all of a cemetery. Thanks for the additional video. Take care. Tony

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you as always, Tony. It is really great because every day there is something else to see and all of it is beautiful 😊 These ones luckily weren't graves.

  • @robertobaldessari9464
    @robertobaldessari9464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very beautiful! Nature knows how to surprise us without asking for something in return and, above all, it makes no promises. It's wonderful to see Peter always so joyful, the smile is contagious, cute as the squirrel. But now we also want to say a little something to Peter: hold on tightly to your husband Tommy you see that he is a calm, thoughtful man transmits security, and then we wish you a way of Love. Roberto and Daniela

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, R & D 😉 Nature surprises us almost every time, it's so great 😊 Don't worry, I hold on very tightly to Tommy. He is my rock! ❤️

  • @john7027
    @john7027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, guys. The canyons were awesome. Would love to go on that hike. The reflection of the mountains on the water were just beautiful and make some great pictures. Oh, by the way, you were right about porches. Depending on the size and where it is, if it is good size and off of the back of the house and made of wood it is a deck, if it on the front of the house it is usually called a porch. If it is small and off of the back of the house and concrete it is usually called a patio. Wonderful as always, see you Thursday ♥️

    • @fritzrathmann7318
      @fritzrathmann7318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where I'm from if it's covered it's a porch. It doesn't matter what side of the house. If it doesn't have a roof it's either a deck or a patio as you described them.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, John 😊 It's quite confusing in English because in every area people use different set of words 😁 But it seems like it would be called a deck, also what Fritz is saying. The main thing is that we understand each other 😁

    • @john7027
      @john7027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyandpeter just wanted to help your question, Fritz is right also. We Americans have to many words for the same thing. Just to show you how crazy things can be, the states in the south have different words for the same thing but the north states say something different.😱 You guys are always on the right trail and have perfect English. Hope you didn’t mind and I upset you. You know you guys are awesome! I would never do anything to upset you guys. 😥 Looking forward to Thursday ♥️

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We didn't mind at all, we like to learn about English from native speakers and it's so interesting to see the differences 😊 So thank you that you explained all the words.
      See you Thursday 😉

  • @SebastienFortin07
    @SebastienFortin07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay! An extra video from my friends!

  • @davidsheppard1362
    @davidsheppard1362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another very interesting video. Yes, you should treat yourself once in a while. There is a saying 'A bit of what you fancy does you good '.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But not very often so it doesn't become ordinary but stays exciting and special 😉

  • @shelleyritchie3568
    @shelleyritchie3568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am amazed at how agile you are in walking on rocks. All kinds of rocks in this video from small to huge.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's probably because we walk and hike a lot so our feet and legs are used to rocks and everything, so then it's no problem at all 😊

  • @michaeljamesstewart1000
    @michaeljamesstewart1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is so wonderful how much you enjoyed visiting our incredible country. On behalf of my fellow Canadians, I would to thank you for your beautiful photography and eloquent commentary. Hopefully, through your efforts, your viewers will get the urge to follow in your footsteps and visit our 38 National Parks, 10 National Park Reserves, and 1 National Urban Park (75 sq km Rouge National Urban Park, centred around the Rouge River on the eastern edge of the City of Toronto). In total Canada's National Parks cover 342,456 sq km.
    At the Provincial level, each of the ten provinces and 3 territories has Provincial and Territorial Parks. There 92 Provincial Parks and 11 Territory Parks. The largest Provincial Park is the 2,355,200-hectare Polar Bear Provincial Park in Northern Ontario.
    In addition to all of the National, Provincial, and Territorial Parks there is the 24,134 km Trans Canada Trail - known as The Great Trail stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean; it is now the longest recreational, multi-use trail network in the world.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love all Canadian nature so it's a joy to share it here on TH-cam 😊 Thank you, Michael, there are so many parks, wow! 💚

    • @michaeljamesstewart1000
      @michaeljamesstewart1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyandpeter Thanks for your much-appreciated response. If you ever decide to visit parks in Ontario and use Toronto as your gateway, my husband and I (married 56 years) would be honoured to show you around Toronto.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, although there are no plans for now, you never know 😉

  • @phillipleboa5251
    @phillipleboa5251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all your videos. Really enjoy them. xoxo

  • @jimcomiskey567
    @jimcomiskey567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👋Buenas Tardes Amigos. Another beautiful video. Peters comments at the end about making things special really hit home. We love you guys💕

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you guys liked my little piece of philosophy 😊

  • @lovessox
    @lovessox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's great that you're having so a good time on your vaction! It seems like you've been there 2 months!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It may seem like it but it was only 2.5 weeks in reality. We made a video of almost every day because there was so much to see 😁😊

  • @andrewaway
    @andrewaway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you about treating yourself sparingly. We do the same with coffee. I make coffee at home everyday but once in awhile we will go to a nice cafe for a Cappucino and a croissant. It is expensive but reminds you of travelling and special occasions. Love you guys. ❤❤

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a very good approach, Andrew. You can enjoy it more that way 😊

  • @robertvaughan7509
    @robertvaughan7509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your hike and this reminded me to get outside and enjoy nature!!!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a good idea Robert, we definitely recommend 😉

  • @ajledoux7051
    @ajledoux7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful as always! Your North American trip must be coming to an end soon - can’t wait to see your fall harvest at the farm! Love ya! ❤️💚💜🧡💙💛👬🏳️‍🌈🙏🇺🇦

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks AJ, first country house video is almost ready, but you'll have to wait a little bit longer 😉

  • @tonyhornbuckle8378
    @tonyhornbuckle8378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peter you may find a lip Balm or chap stick for dryness of the lip.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We should have done the chap stick challenge in the past, now I would have a lot of chap sticks to choose from 😀 I didn't want to buy one just for a few days but I was at least using coconut oil - the air was too dry though. It's not like that here in the Czech republic.

  • @a-5699
    @a-5699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved seeing your walk through the canyon. Very fascinating! And of course, an animal encounter 😄! Really terrific video Boys ❤

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is always some wildlife in Canada, you can't escape it 😁 Glad you liked our small hike 😊

  • @neilmunro6683
    @neilmunro6683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peter you made me laugh! I was thinking when Tommy came into the picture wearing his yellow/black checked shirt ,Good for him on that "New Look Shirt" is definitely an upgrade, then you stole my thought as I was going to comment... Noticed also you were both wearing checked shirts at the end of the video!! INTERESTING!!.. Peter wearing pink and gray also in this production!! Is this the new peter and Tommy fashion cat walk for roads and trails?!!...Kindness Fellas Lochness Scottish Highlands..

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Neil, glad you liked our fashion choices even though they are often quite random 😀

  • @bowenvicek3504
    @bowenvicek3504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waaaauuuu what a lovely & interesting video it is..This is a create rap ...congratulations guys...keep enjoying

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we are very glad you liked the video 😊

  • @BBQNBLUES
    @BBQNBLUES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now we know who left the "Skid Marks" on the waterfall rocks :)

  • @_gregc
    @_gregc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peter’s lips 😆😆. Oh Tommy, what will do with you 🤣🤣

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy is always spot on 😀

  • @roberteichenberg604
    @roberteichenberg604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kept wondering how dangerous it was being in that canyon when it was raining. I wondered if you were in danger of a flash flood. Glad you returned safely.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The showers and weak thunderstorms were moving so the amount of precipitation was quite low in general over the area. So not really flash floods conditions, luckily. Also the parts where the canyon was narrow were short and on wider parts it would be possible to just go uphill into the forest. I have watched quite a lot of videos of flash floods in slot canyons in southern parts of the US and it can be pretty terrifying!

    • @jerrylee8261
      @jerrylee8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert, that's what I thought. Can be a very dangerous area. You won't know the danger until it's too late but Peter being a weatherman knows a lot about it. Have watched several videos of people trapped in a flash flood area and unknowingly risking their lives and sometimes losing their lives.

  • @joelcole8950
    @joelcole8950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @FreewillUSA
    @FreewillUSA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the banter between you two...just like any other long term couple in love. As you noted at Subway, it's not what you have, it's what you want that decides how rich one is. 😊

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Long term couples rock 😁 Nicely said.

  • @davidhall6532
    @davidhall6532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting that you disparaged the Valley of the Inukshuks but got philosophical at Subway. Good thing your cuteness helps me forgive you for it, although you did look a little scary with your jacket hoods up.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi David, that is probably the disadvantage of reading too much about things 😀 They mention it quite often on the internet, there was even a sign at the Horseshoe Canyon in our previous video that you shouldn't build rock structures. You can read about it here for example: ecologyforthemasses.com/2019/07/04/stop-building-cairns/
      Otherwise it looks of course interesting and in the Grotto Canyon kinda mysterious 😊 Hopefully we didn't scare you too much in our rain jackets 😂

  • @boredutopia
    @boredutopia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha we have simmilar sayin here, svako zlo za neko dobro, means every bad (evil) thing is for something good to happen, often used when you loose a job and find better one..

  • @bradypustridactylus488
    @bradypustridactylus488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We're going to Phoenix Gay Pride today. We haven't been in a restaurant for years because of my strict diabetic food restrictions. Partner said, "We're going to eat at the Spaghetti Company because we don't go downtown that often" So, we're treating ourselves, too. Blood sugar be damned!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully it went well and your blood sugar didn't go through the roof 😉

  • @lilianadoval8927
    @lilianadoval8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a nice surprise to hear from you on this Sunday afternoon.Impressive the Grotto Canyon. It seems to be surrounded all the time by an air of mistery. And the mountains reflected on the surface of the lake: unmissable.
    You are right Peter, all the time the beauty of nature leaves us speechless.
    It's good to reward yourselves from time to time. Life is too short.
    Btw: sad about what happened in Bratislava where a radicalized teenager killed two people outside a gay bar. This young man had posted messages against LGBTI and Jewish communities before the killing. Another hate crime. Intolerable.
    Today we've been rewarded with your unexpected video.
    Bye sweeties.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Liliana. It was so pretty and we didn't expect it at first so it was a very nice surprise. Loved the reflection on the lake or pond 😊
      It's very sad what happened in Bratislava. I never thought this could happen here. It's like a nightmare and it has affected me quite a lot. Every time I think about it, it's so heavy on my mind. Because Bratislava is almost like a home town for me as I was going to school there my whole life and spent a lot of time in the city 🖤😢😓 ~Peter

    • @lilianadoval8927
      @lilianadoval8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tommyandpeter
      So sorry about your feelings Peter.
      Nothing human should be indifferent to us. We all must take care of those niches of hate that are growing invisibly.
      " ask not for whom the bells tolls" they are tolling for you.
      I hope you feel better sweetie. Both of you.

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 🤗

    • @jerrylee8261
      @jerrylee8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Liliana, a lot of times when some fool is filled with hatred for Gays, it's because he is in denial and trying to flee from his attraction for men. I hope they have the death penalty in that area.

    • @lilianadoval8927
      @lilianadoval8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jerrylee8261
      Hi Jerry. Totally agree. But no one is born with prejudices. They are learned through family, religion and political speeches.
      Many lives have already been lost not only because of hatred about sexual orientation but also religions and races.
      The so-called "egg of the snake". We all must have the ability to see through the shell what is going on inside. To stop it in time.
      Love without labels.
      Hugs from Argentina.

  • @d.wayneotto1094
    @d.wayneotto1094 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha...!! This was fun...!!! Sorry to hear Calgary was so hard on Peter's lips. 07:32 - Just out of curiosity, what are your humidity levels back home during summer & winter that keeps Peter's lips looking so delicious? 💋❤

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For example today it was 90% in the morning and 50% at noon - outside. In summer it sometimes goes even to 20% but just rarely. In the condo we are usually around 60%. At the country house 70% - but that is too much, we would love to go lower but the house is so old and the humidity is in the walls... In Tommy's brother's house humidity was only around 20% because of the AC, also in winter the heating is just like warm air flowing from somewhere, that also makes the air dry.

    • @d.wayneotto1094
      @d.wayneotto1094 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyandpeter I cannot imagine humidity beyond the 20% (winter) to 45% (summer) range!! With humidity like you have, no wonder Peter's lips are so delicious! 💋💋💋 ❤

  • @stefan0ni
    @stefan0ni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s happening here? A sneaky, unannounced bonus video? 🙄

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TH-cam should announce it for us 😁

  • @eddiegardner8232
    @eddiegardner8232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am wondering if, because of the Ukraine war, you are going to have problems heating your homes this winter, or other similar kinds of problems?

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll see what happens, but we plan to talk about it in one of our future videos 😉

  • @MP-xf6gq
    @MP-xf6gq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @tommyandpeter
      @tommyandpeter  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much MP, we appreciate it. Glad you liked the video 😊😉

    • @MP-xf6gq
      @MP-xf6gq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tommyandpeter :-:-)