Albert Canyon

Another early start with train departing Kamloops: 0630. Taxi booked to transfer Mum. Taken by another guest. The taxi they'd booked for themselves? Allocated to us instead. He was, in nicest possible terms, a little lost for the most part.

Thank you, sir, for watching me lift and pack the boot, fold and stack, reposition, and repeat. I'm not sure my comment - "Gosh, I'm strong, aren't I?" was received with appreciation.

I realised after the 6th request, getting louder each time - of "open the boot!" - and receiving no response other than a look of anguish, I should have been asking him to "Open the trunk."

A magical day of breathtaking scenery. Snow capped mountains and turquoise lakes. Pine scented air, so fresh you can almost feel yourself energising.

Canada. It is absolutely beautiful and the vantage point from the Rocky Mountaineer is unparalleled.

A very late check-in to Banff - Caribou Lodge (Anthony - Hotel Impossible, needed! Stat!), and a big sleep for us all before our next adventure.

But more on that in another post.

~ MelissaRead more