Buchs, Switzerland

Found our way to next stop. It was a great 14 mile ride along the Rhine river, gorgeous weather. Even found the old bridge into Lichtenstein. Time for a shower and a walk into town.
Now for a local,Weiterlesen
Werdenberg Schloss

Morning walk to local castle and old village.
I love the modern fire hydrant but so much better looking than any I have seen before.
Now off on the bikes to the next location.
Altstatten, Switzerland

23mi ride to our next stop. It was an awesome day but a bit of a push.
The last photo is me trying to get a picture of the storks eating bugs in the mowed alfalfa.
The first is our destination
Romanshorn, Switzerland

Survived the 38 mile route from Altstatten to Romanshorn.
We are on bodensee or lake constance
Photo 4 is a herd of water buffolas that the vending machine with water buffolas sausage, ice cream, andWeiterlesen
Romanshorn, Switzerland

I made a 18mile bike ride along the shore and then got the awesome chance to kayak in the Bodensee.
Head home tomorrow.
Zurich Switzerland airport

Sitting in Zurich airport, looking across the runway at snow topped alps. Add good coffee and a croissant and almost makes up for getting up at 5 am.
O'Hare airport

Crap. On last flight and 2obnoxious kids in seat next to me.
George Bush airport

Back in Houston
IAH George Bush airport

Ready to start another adventure. Heading to Calgary to join a Zephyr tour of Banff.
Calgary airport

Made it to Canada. Now for the adventure
This is a first with zephyr. 22 in group 55 passenger bus.
Starting to see the Rockies
Lake louise

Wonderful but challenging hike in Lake Louise area. Hiked to 6plains glacier tea house. Lots of great views.
Exploring Town

Had to try a Beaver tail. Reminded me of a flattened sopapilla. I tried the classic with cinnamon and sugar.
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Sunshine meadow banff

Wonderful. Hike of 4miles after a 3 mile gondola ride and 15minute chairlift ride.
Now for lunch at the pub next to the top of gondola.
Bow River Falls

After a nice leisurely lunch we went sightseeing at Vermilion Lakes and Bow River Falls. Then a quick check out of the local farmers market and arts and crafts. I had to buy earrings from the cleverWeiterlesen
Lupo Italian restaurant

Wow. Double fermented pizza crust in a wood fired oven. Plus a glass of montipuchian
Canmore

E-bike adventure. Rode from Banff to Canmore . Stopped at farmers market and will do Canmore Brewery tour later
Canmore Brewery

Lunch was light and beers good.
Now for the ride back to Banff. Uphill some.
Round trip 44km. About 23 miles.
Stopped at Cascade ponds at the base of Cascade Mountain. The pond was cold butWeiterlesen
Banff canoe club

Today we got into 14passenger canoes and paddled up the Bow River. Saw osprey nest and family, lions, merganzer ducks and a black bear. Great way to spend our last morning
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Railyard brewing, Calgary canada

Room not ready but found a place to hang out.
Saddle dome , calgary

Doing bike ride around calgary. Paused at an overlook of calgary stampede. Plus several neat murals.
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Telus spark, calgary

Checking out their new science museum. Neat interactive displays and playgrounds plus the science of super dogs.
Elite brewing and ciders

Found a community based micro brewery. Elite brewery and cidery
Trying Mexican ice lager, Krystalweizen, Pony Donut Stout and strawberry kiwi cider. Plus dinner.
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Comfort suites

Gentle rain and a small rainbow
Devonian gardens , calgary

In downtown for last day of exploration.
Found this indoor garden on the Fourth floor of a mall. Pretty nice and even a koi pond. The toy store was neat. Apparently specialized in wooden puzzles.
Calgary tower, Calgary

Decided to conclude the trip with dinner in the 360 restaurant in the Calgary tower.
Had a crispy fried cauliflower steak and wonderful views