4 weeks :)
2. elokuuta 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 weLue lisää
3 weeks to go
9. elokuuta 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 nearlyLue lisää
2 Weeks now.
16. elokuuta 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 atLue lisää
1 Week to go
23. elokuuta 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 planeLue lisää
1 day to go <3
28. elokuuta 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 theLue lisää
Today's the day
29. elokuuta 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 😊
Auckland
30. elokuuta 2019, Uusi Seelanti ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
First hop done.... Auckland here we are. Transit for a few minutes then on to the next leg 😊
Vancouver International
30. elokuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Well we' ve made it. And guess which brand of toilet they have???
Fairmont Vancouver - downtown.
30. elokuuta 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 & theLue lisää
Vancouver Sightseeing
31. elokuuta 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.
We did make it to breakfast on time, buffet was yummy even the bacon was good. CookedLue lisää
Jumberjacks are crazy
31. elokuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
How fast can a Lumberjack run?
Pacifico
31. elokuuta 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’reLue lisää
City Sights Tour -Vancouver
1. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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,Lue lisää
Dinner
1. syyskuuta 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 aLue lisää
Rocky Mountaineer
2. syyskuuta 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 LeafLue lisää
Galley tour
2. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 youLue lisää
Food & Drink
2. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
How could I forget to mention the food and drink....... YUMMO
Rocky Miuntaineer - Day 2
3. syyskuuta 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 bridgesLue lisää
Gourmet Food
3. syyskuuta 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
Fairmont - Banff Springs
3. syyskuuta 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.
Banff
4. syyskuuta 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 TheLue lisää
Surprise
4. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 hardLue lisää
Castle to Chateau
5. syyskuuta 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 songLue lisää
Birthday Dinner
5. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
What would a Birthday be without a dinner to remember.
Lachlan suited up and escorted his Grandma to dinner. We were seated close to the window facing the Lake. Very little conversation initially asLue lisää
Better late than never
6. syyskuuta 2019, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Cakes arrived!!!!!!
Along with the obligatory pot of tea.
And a beautiful sunrise to boot.






























































































































MatkaajaYippee! Works beautifully. And the photo is crystal clear. The countdown is really on now.