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Off on a trip of a life time Læs mere Victoria, Australia
  • Canada and Alaska
    Dag 6

    Surprise

    4. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Yet another surprise for mum. A guided tour through the Fairmont Banff Springs kitchen by head chef Alexandre LaFleur.
    He walked us through both front and back of house, his team are friendly and hard working. Alexandre and mum are exchanging war stories and Lachlan and I are taken along for this magical experience.

    We get to the end and at this point we thought we’d be escorted out but no, there’s a task mum needs to do, fill profiteroles.

    What an experience. This then turns into our afternoon tea, Alexandre then seats us at the best table in the house, tea & coffee arrives followed by a little present and another birthday card. Mum is almost bought to tears from shear joy.

    Now that’s how you make memories 💕    Læs mere

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    Dag 6

    Banff

    4. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    Yet another day of sightseeing, starting with breakfast then a wander around The Castle. On the coach and off to see Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain & Surprise Corner. This is where the designer of The Castle meditated to get a sense of where The Castle should be built. What a magical place.
    Off to see the HOODOO’s. Once again another beautiful location.
    Police and Parks personnel were there, so mum got a picture with them. We didn’t know an old man was missing-poor thing had dementia. It wasn’t until we were leaving we were told I asked to look at a photo - Lachlan & I had walked passed him & his dog... what a nice feeling being able to give the location so a family could be reunited 💕

    We headed in to town and were dropped off - guess what for? To do the washing 🤣
    While that was happening we wandered around town, it’s very pretty and very touristy, with lots of photo opportunities (by the way mum got on the saddle all by herself 😂). Found the Mounted Police shop and mum picked up a couple of patches.
    More walking and beautiful sunshine, such a pleasant place.
    Washing’s all done so now we jumped on a local bus and headed out of town to find the Swiss Village Hotel. This was where dad stayed in 1977. The place is pretty tired but clean, yet another crossing of paths 42 years apart. We take a few photos and we hopped back on the bus and headed back into town. Feeling a bit peckish we let Lachlan pick the location for lunch.... Macca’s it is 😁
    The burgers taste the same but the drinks are quite floury. Back on the public bus and up the hill to the castle... time to relax a little..... or is something else on the cards?????

    Yet another fabulous day making memories    Læs mere

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  • Canada and Alaska
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    Dag 5

    Fairmont - Banff Springs

    3. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    So we checked into the beautiful resort, and the team had set up a little surprise for mum. Yes it’s a couple of days early but mum was thrilled.
    It’s the little surprises in life that count.

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    Dag 5

    Gourmet Food

    3. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    What would the trip be without sensational food on the train.

    Lunch was a burger for Lachlan & Prawns for mum & I

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    Dag 5

    Rocky Miuntaineer - Day 2

    3. september 2019, Canada ⋅ 🌙 6 °C

    Up bright and early for our next (and final) exciting day on the gorgeous Rocky Mountaineer. Heading up through the wilderness and seeing amazing mountain ranges, lakes and river systems.

    The bridges and tunnel systems are an engineering feat. One tunnel system had us twisting as we climbed up the mountain- think of the letter “L” written in cursive. Thats how the train travelled. It’s said that the big freight train can be coming out the top of the tunnel and the end is still waiting to start coming through the tunnel.

    This was one story dad told mum when he returned from his tour in 1977. Obviously dad and his tour group we’re watching the freight trains from the highway. Yet another cross over of tours 42 years apart.    Læs mere

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    Dag 4

    Food & Drink

    2. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    How could I forget to mention the food and drink....... YUMMO

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  • Canada and Alaska
    Dag 4

    Galley tour

    2. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    In my family there’s two sayings -

    DAD
    Wonder what the poor people are doing?
    Dad always instilled in us that you don’t need money to be rich, family, fun & laughter makes you richer.

    MUM
    What’s the worst thing they can say?... NO

    Well today on several occasions both Lachlan and I asked - wonder what the poor people are doing... travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer, then we’d laugh.

    Then mum, having more front than Myers, asked the train manager for her own copies of the menu and a tour of the “kitchen” to meet the staff.

    Well, within the hour the head chef shows up to our seats & presents mum with a copy of the menu then invites her to tour the galley after the lunch service....    Læs mere

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    Dag 4

    Rocky Mountaineer

    2. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Today we boarded the Rocky Mountaineer, destination Kamloops.
    Oh my god, this train is amazing, and the all round views of the scenery is .... I can’t even find the words.
    We were in the Gold Leaf glass roof car number 8. Today’s train had 14 cars of people 25 cars in total- it was a site to see. 815 guests onboard, the largest group of the season. The staff are like a well oiled machine, military precision is in understatement. Moving & organising that amount of people so precisely is a credit to the company.

    There is always something to see, commentary when places of interest are coming up - allows people to get there cameras out... but nothing will ever take the place of simply watching the world unravel before your eyes. The food was 6 star and the hosts amazingly accommodating. Bar opens @ 10:31am so celebratory Baileys were the order of the day.... it was 12 noon somewhere in the world. 🥃🍸🍹🍻

    DepartIng Vancouver, lush rainforest environment & moving towards Kamloops which is dry almost desert like ... through mountains that have been touch by fires, through to mountains that constantly have mud slides. Following the Fraser River through calm waters & rapids, then being lucky enough to see two rivers meet with 2 very distinctive colours merging.

    One place I was desperate to capture an image of was “Hells Gate” this was a destination that dad took his tour group too 42 years ago. Back then it was a tour via coach not the beautiful Rocky Mountaineer. What an amazing display of mother nature’s artistic flare.

    Scones, Breakfast, cheese & fruit platters, lunch and drinks never stopped coming. Tonight to say we’re full as a goog is an understatement.

    We’ve disembarked and been bussed to our hotel - Delta, with full intention of going for a walk. (A better description would be waddle)... let’s see if this comes to fruition 🥴

    Day one done, roll on day 2 and on to Banff.

    No photo will ever show the truly amazing countryside in its pure form. But we’ll do our best.    Læs mere

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  • Canada and Alaska
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    Dag 3

    Dinner

    1. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Beautiful dinner with the tour group this evening. Opportunity to get to know people a little better. It was lovely to hear from others how well mannered Lachlan is. Well of course he is, he’s a respectful young man. 😊

    The restaurant was sensational- GLOWBAL, located 3 blocks down from The Fairmont.... and they drove us there😂.
    Lachlan & I walked back, very balmy night & the Taiwan Fest was still on so lots of people & music.

    Up early tomorrow- Rocky Mountaineer Train trip starts.    Læs mere

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    Dag 3

    City Sights Tour -Vancouver

    1. september 2019, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Wow, what a busy morning. Slight mix ups with the times but we all made it on the coach. Driving through the streets of Vancouver having all the City buildings and places of interest pointed out, whilst interesting, was not really our cup of tea. Look left, look right and only slowing down enough to take a quick photo all felt a bit rushed. We did disembark at Stanley Park to see the totem poles and Vancouver Sky line then back on the coach to see Queen Elizabeth gardens. Gardens were beautiful but the ice cream whilst sitting in the shade was lovely. Back on the coach and we had the opportunity to be dropped at the Granville Public Market - YES PLEASE.
    Quick stroll around then we located a little burger place “Popina” .... converted shipping containers on the pier.
    The burgers were amazing, freshly brewed Ginger Ale and a view to die for - kinda reminded me of Brisbane. It was so nice to sit and watch the world go by. Cheers everybody.    Læs mere

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