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- Jumat, 02 Agustus 2019 19.36
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Ketinggian: 243 mi
AustraliaChandlers Hill37°51’55” S 145°19’16” E
4 weeks :)
2 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
It’s only 4 weeks until we’re off on our trip.
Thinking about what else needs to be done and what needs to packed.
The excitement levels are high and now to test the Blog... fingers crossed weBaca selengkapnya
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- Jumat, 09 Agustus 2019 12.55
- 🌧 7 °C
- Ketinggian: 62 mi
- AustraliaVermont South37°51’53” S 145°10’41” E
3 weeks to go
9 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Only 3 more weeks and we’ll be off on the adventure of a life time. 3 generations retracing some travel destinations that Don Sloan (my dad) did in 1977.
42 years in the making and we’re nearlyBaca selengkapnya
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- Jumat, 16 Agustus 2019 15.37
- 🌧 10 °C
- Ketinggian: 62 mi
- AustraliaVermont South37°51’53” S 145°10’41” E
2 Weeks now.
16 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
It’s a bitter sweet day today, we’re two weeks out from an adventure of a life time and it would have been dad’s 89th Birthday. So mum & I spent the day together while poor Lachlan was atBaca selengkapnya
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- Jumat, 23 Agustus 2019
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Ketinggian: 245 mi
- AustraliaChandlers Hill37°51’55” S 145°19’17” E
1 Week to go
23 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
For those playing along at home we’ll give you a quick run down on what our itinerary looks like.
We depart Melbourne & head to Auckland, we’ll hang out for a couple of hours then back on a planeBaca selengkapnya
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- Rabu, 28 Agustus 2019
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Ketinggian: 243 mi
- AustraliaChandlers Hill37°51’55” S 145°19’16” E
1 day to go <3
28 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Well there’s one more sleep until we’re off, bags are packed, final errands are happening and the excitement level is through the roof. As part of our tour we’ll get picked up and driven to theBaca selengkapnya
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- Kamis, 29 Agustus 2019 14.22
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Ketinggian: 61 mi
- AustraliaVermont South37°51’54” S 145°10’41” E
Today's the day
29 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
And the journey begins.
And with every big event the obligatory photo taken out the front and of mum’s home. 🥰
Apart from a brisk start we’re ready and raring to go.... big smiles all round 😊
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- Hari 1
- Jumat, 30 Agustus 2019 18.49
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Ketinggian: 18 mi
Selandia BaruAuckland International Airport37°0’24” S 174°46’55” E
Auckland
30 Agustus 2019, Selandia Baru ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
First hop done.... Auckland here we are. Transit for a few minutes then on to the next leg 😊
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- Hari 1
- Jumat, 30 Agustus 2019 14.19
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Ketinggian: 14 mi
KanadaYVR-Airport Station49°11’42” N 123°10’41” W
Vancouver International
30 Agustus 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Well we' ve made it. And guess which brand of toilet they have???
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- Hari 1
- Jumat, 30 Agustus 2019 19.58
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Ketinggian: 39 mi
- KanadaSt. Peter's Fireside Church49°16’57” N 123°7’14” W
Fairmont Vancouver - downtown.
30 Agustus 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
So our tour guide rounded us all up and packed everyone & there belongings on a coach, 45 minute drive from the airport to Downtown Vancouver. Apart from being on the wrong side of the road & theBaca selengkapnya
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- Hari 2
- Sabtu, 31 Agustus 2019 07.00
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Ketinggian: 26 mi
- KanadaSt. Peter's Fireside Church49°16’59” N 123°7’17” W
Vancouver Sightseeing
31 Agustus 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Dare I say it, I think we all had a little jet lag, because waking up at 3am ready and raring to go is so wrong.
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- Sabtu, 31 Agustus 2019 17.53
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Ketinggian: 34 mi
- KanadaRobson Square49°16’55” N 123°7’15” W
Jumberjacks are crazy
31 Agustus 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
How fast can a Lumberjack run?
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- Sabtu, 31 Agustus 2019 19.07
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Ketinggian: 49 mi
- KanadaVancouver Art Gallery49°17’2” N 123°7’16” W
Pacifico
31 Agustus 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
So what better way to end the day but to have a meet & greet over a couple of cold beers - specifically brewed for the hotel.
Then off to the local Italian restaurant for pizza & pasta. We’reBaca selengkapnya
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- Hari 3
- Minggu, 01 September 2019 09.00
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Ketinggian: 14 mi
- KanadaGastown49°17’4” N 123°6’31” W
City Sights Tour -Vancouver
1 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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- Hari 3
- Minggu, 01 September 2019 19.00
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Ketinggian: 34 mi
- KanadaRobson Square49°16’54” N 123°7’16” W
Dinner
1 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 aBaca selengkapnya
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- Hari 4
- Senin, 02 September 2019 07.00
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Ketinggian: 375 mi
- KanadaPeterson Creek50°40’35” N 120°19’41” W
Rocky Mountaineer
2 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 LeafBaca selengkapnya
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- Hari 4
- Senin, 02 September 2019 21.30 UTC
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.083 mi
- KanadaThompson-Nicola Regional District50°50’16” N 120°35’19” W
Galley tour
2 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
In my family there’s two sayings -
DAD
Wonder what the poor people are doing?
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PelancongWell done Mum ....a great aside to the trip. Not everyone does that on the Rocky Mountaineer! And all the staff will remember her xx
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- Hari 4
- Senin, 02 September 2019 18.30
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Ketinggian: 63 mi
- KanadaD'Herbomez Creek49°8’27” N 122°17’18” W
Food & Drink
2 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
How could I forget to mention the food and drink....... YUMMO
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- Selasa, 03 September 2019 07.00
- 🌙 6 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.411 mi
- KanadaBow Falls51°9’47” N 115°33’43” W
Rocky Miuntaineer - Day 2
3 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ 🌙 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 bridgesBaca selengkapnya
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- Selasa, 03 September 2019 16.00
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.630 mi
- KanadaMount Griffin50°56’52” N 118°34’36” W
Gourmet Food
3 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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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- Selasa, 03 September 2019 20.00
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.409 mi
- KanadaBow Falls51°9’47” N 115°33’42” W
Fairmont - Banff Springs
3 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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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- Hari 6
- Rabu, 04 September 2019 08.00
- ☀️ 9 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.411 mi
- KanadaBow Falls51°9’48” N 115°33’42” W
Banff
4 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 TheBaca selengkapnya
PelancongAmazing day. Loved the photos. And so pleased that you had seen the missing man!!!!!!! How wonderful is that. Day sounds wonderful and another connection with your Dad! Xxx
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- Hari 6
- Rabu, 04 September 2019 14.30
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.411 mi
- KanadaBow Falls51°9’48” N 115°33’42” W
Surprise
4 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Yet another surprise for mum. A guided tour through the Fairmont Banff Springs kitchen by head chef Alexandre LaFleur.
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- Kamis, 05 September 2019 09.00
- ☀️ 4 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.743 mi
- KanadaLake Louise51°25’1” N 116°12’59” W
Castle to Chateau
5 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
What a way to spend a Birthday, waking up in a Castle - the beautiful Banff Springs. We start the morning leisurely making our way from Banff to Lake Moraine. But not before everyone on the tour songBaca selengkapnya
PelancongHappy, Happy Birthday Maris!!! What a wonderful day you have had ... and in such magnificent places!!! And pride of place by the window at Lake Louise! You really can’t get better than that xxx
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- Hari 7
- Kamis, 05 September 2019 18.30
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.734 mi
- KanadaLake Louise51°25’2” N 116°13’3” W
Birthday Dinner
5 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
What would a Birthday be without a dinner to remember.
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- Hari 8
- Jumat, 06 September 2019 06.34
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Ketinggian: 1.742 mi
- KanadaLake Louise51°25’1” N 116°13’1” W
Better late than never
6 September 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Cakes arrived!!!!!!
Along with the obligatory pot of tea.
And a beautiful sunrise to boot.
PelancongYippee! Works beautifully. And the photo is crystal clear. The countdown is really on now.