Staying afloat

 It's very surreal to look outside my window, see the sun shining.... While all around us is chaos and heartache! The difference between us and New Orleans is - everyone was affected by the hurricane- there were  signs of broken branches and debris all over the city, so even if you were out of the flood zone- you knew things had happened. Here, you could be sitting on your deck listening to the birds sing, completely oblivious.

Then you turn on the news... And see our beloved stampede grounds getting swallowed up, and where there were streets. It's a rushing river! Our zoo animals were moved to higher ground and the the rivers make the island smaller and smaller. Eau Clare is.... Where?? All I see are rapids? 

Here are some pictures from different sources, 

Downtown Bike Path June 20

Downtown June 20

Down the Hill from Maddie's June 20

Memorial Drive, I mean river....

Eerie picture last night of downtown with no power.

June 21 In the Saddledome the water was up to Row 10, someone made an image of what that looks like. Today it is up to row 14

The Calgary Zoo

Here are some before and today shots....

 Lindsey Park

Center Street 

Stampede Grounds 

Elbow River Casino

Clock Tower old city Hall

Stampede 101?? 

And this is my view from my door this morning.... stay safe and afloat everyone!