tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460978005352235302024-02-07T20:20:27.836-08:00iSpyRogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-76556682209795948152019-01-22T10:33:00.002-08:002019-01-22T10:34:39.979-08:00Au revoir Goodbye CanadaHere we are in Calgary, a short and uninspiring stay - but to be fair we have not been here long enough to really appreciate what it has to offer. For us a stopover in order to start our long journey home. A very pleasant suite in a downtown hotel with a very nice Vietnamese restaurant nearby for dinner last night. Home to watch some AO tennis and as much sleep as possible to charge the batteries before we spend over 24 hours in airports and planes.<br />
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And an atistic sculpture of the Calgary Stampede in a nearby park. </div>
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Packing done, a few relaxing minutes before we head off.</div>
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A misty welcome to town on arrival</div>
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Fairmont Banff</div>
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Snow sculptures in town</div>
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A gondola ride to take in the stunning views</div>
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Looking down towards the hotel</div>
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Looking back North towards Lake Louise</div>
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Back in town and a reuniting with Tony Roma after more than 30 years!</div>
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-31788465410478730802019-01-18T20:24:00.000-08:002019-01-18T20:24:06.581-08:00N ice times at Lake LouiseSo, an early start to get the bus to Lake Louise after a light dusting of overnight snow. The Fairmont and Lake Louise for so long a dream, and the reality has proven so much better. The iconic Fairmont resort on the lake - an absolute picture in both Summer and Winter. We're biased because we're here in Winter, but being a naturally alpine climate it seems to suit it best, I'll let the pictures do the talking! On the bus we missed a lot of what is promoted as one of the best drives "in the world". Dark and the windows with the condensation freezing constantly on the inside!<br />
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Another welcome upgrade to a suite with amazing lake and valley views.</div>
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A frozen waterfall on our sleigh ride.</div>
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Dress circle position with the lake view through the trees.</div>
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Some views of the lake on our walk.</div>
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Some of the guests enjoying a spa surrounded by the snow.</div>
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The wee town of Jasper. A late but really yummy brekky in here.</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-10288659383937701142019-01-16T15:45:00.000-08:002019-01-16T19:21:42.364-08:00TrainingOne of the most keenly anticipated parts of our trip was "The Canadian" train trip from Vancouver to Jasper. It lived up to our expectations and more ...<br />
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It all started with a little celebration!</div>
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The train track followed the valley floor and the Fraser river. The mountains in the distance here but a raft of logs as we left Vancouver testified to the areas large timber industry.</div>
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The stunning Mt Robson, rarely seen as clearly as this according to the train attendant who had been working on the train for 12 years! </div>
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Jasper ... at last but feeling really invigorated.</div>
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It was an interesting trip people wise. We sat with a number of fellow travellers through the trip, at meals and while watching and photographing the scenery. Some really nice people to share our time with. Would thoroughly recommend the trip. Now relaxing in our thankfully upgraded suite at the Fairmont Hotel.</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-44690376533272739502019-01-14T17:07:00.000-08:002019-01-14T17:07:57.651-08:00Vanishing VancouverWell, it's a sad day indeed! We have loved Vancouver and she has loved us with perfect weather and a stunning situation. We had to move hotels today to start our "The Canadian" train journey through the Canadian Rockies from here to Jasper with a night on board. Not sure what the Wi Fi will be like but we're both looking forward to the trip. We stay at Fairmont hotels the whole way including Lake Louise, Banff and then finally at Calgary before we head home. Back to the freezing temps and snow - just after we've thawed from Quebec and Minneapolis.<br />
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-39961903555604761012019-01-13T18:20:00.000-08:002019-01-13T18:20:30.935-08:00Sensational Sunset BeachWell, we now know why they call this Sunset Beach! Right out the front of our hotel a sensational Sunday sunset! It seems the whole of Vancouver came out to promenade by the sea wall - all shapes and sizes and that includes the numerous dogs as well! Vancouver is known for it's wet weather and an unseasonal, brilliantly fine, day has drawn an appreciative crowd.<br />
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Homeward bound on the ferry with Vancouver city bathed in warming sunshine.</div>
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-60808694848916227502019-01-12T21:10:00.001-08:002019-01-12T21:10:52.117-08:00V2Vancouver day 2! Another day exploring this beautiful city. Brekky at our nearby favourite cafe and then a brisk walk to the other side of town. If we're downtown then this was uptown. The better hotels and a working harbour and historic Gastown welcomed us.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-3218896040262566032019-01-11T16:26:00.000-08:002019-01-11T16:26:42.391-08:00Skippy in Vancouver - Hop on, Hop off!We're here for 4 days so we figured the best way to put the city and surrounding area into perspective was to spend some time on a "Hop on, Hop off" bus tour. Not our usual way of sightseeing, but a great way to cover a fair distance here, especially the scenes in Stanley Park. We did one loop to get our bearings and then "Hopped off" in Granville Market town for a squizz and some lunch.<br />
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Winter does not do our lovely Sylvia hotel justice, so I copied a hotel shot in summer when it's famously covered in Boston Ivy.</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-4859659912677739392019-01-11T08:20:00.000-08:002019-01-11T08:20:34.920-08:00Time flys - or does it?Well, yesterday was one of those days you need to get from A to B and little else! A wasted day in some ways, a looong day in others with little to show for it! So, I'll be brief. We had a 4.00pm flight and had planned a city walk, but on exiting the hotel we found a predicted -5 degree temp was really feels like -20 temp! It was bitterly cold with the arctic winds blowing through the city canyons! We soon retreated to our hotel and lazed around there and the airport 'till we departed for Vancouver - a 5 hour flight.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-55346713595772202392019-01-09T18:14:00.001-08:002019-01-10T05:06:17.527-08:00More FallsWe broke our trip to the west coast with a change of flights and the chance to have a few days in Toronto to visit Niagra Falls. I've seen the pictures for ever and was still surprised at the magnitude of the cascading water and thunderous sound.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-92019367508702413492019-01-08T18:41:00.000-08:002019-01-10T05:35:12.034-08:00Snowy farewell, rainy welcomeTime flys when you're having fun! It's so true, and how it flew in the last 4 days. We had a great last day catching the car ferry to the other side of the St Lawrence River to Levis. A little disappointing when we got there but great views looking back to the old city of Quebec.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-22616069335068484232019-01-06T12:28:00.001-08:002019-01-06T12:28:49.789-08:00Grand froid dans QuebecIn any language it's tres froid here! Minus 9 but feels like minus 20 with wind chill. Went out a little under prepared so returned for another layer! Treacherous on the steeper footpaths - the roads less slippery but more dangerous with cars! Returned safely!<br />
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Spotted a lovely looking Boulangerie for brekky yesterday so visited this morning. Lovely light brekky of croissant and a snail for Anne with cafe au lait.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-66684153554481562552019-01-05T17:32:00.000-08:002019-01-08T18:45:17.007-08:00Bonne nuitJust to complete our first full day in Quebec!<br />
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It gets dark so early here - around 4, that by six it feels more like 9!!<br />
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So, a drink before dinner at an Irish pub in French Canada with a couple of time challenged Aussies!<br />
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Then onto dinner at a traditional Quebeccan restaurant!<br />
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The menu was tantalising! I had the "Tourtiere de caribou, cerf, boeuf pie" and Anne the Salmon, washed down with some beautiful blanc et rouge vino! Pie was finely miced meat and difficult to pick the individual flavours but Anne happy with the salmon.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-69429018760180893322019-01-05T12:00:00.000-08:002019-01-05T12:03:28.576-08:00Bonjour QuebecSo, so french! We are staying in the old walled part of the city. There's been heavy snow and it is a truely white fairyland. Quaint homes, shops, churches and hotels. The narrow streets wind their way through town. It's been quite warm - 0 degrees, and you need to be careful to avoid snow and ice slipping from the roofs onto the paths below.<br />
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A welcoming Christmas decoration - snowy but still festive!</div>
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A short walk around town this morning - the Fairmont Hotel with Anne and Chrissy's fur hat! </div>
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Keeping warm while watching the skating!</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-42525431250159503442019-01-04T18:27:00.002-08:002019-01-04T18:27:25.824-08:00Sad goodbyeWell, it had to come to an end! So sad to say a teary farewell to the Plymouth Goldies! They have settled in so well to their new life, new schools, yellow buses, snowy surroundings and so much more! Had our last day with a visit to Kristin's work, General Mills World Headquarters.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-89741870144219759042019-01-02T19:38:00.001-08:002019-01-02T19:38:46.195-08:00Last days!Our second last day/night here in Plymouth. It's been below freezing outside for days, but the snow seems to have stopped.<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-61701571218185453272018-12-31T11:05:00.001-08:002018-12-31T11:05:50.760-08:00Craving Karaoke<br />
A suprise night out with the neighbours! Fun guys for fun times. Off in their bus for destinations unknown. Heading into Minneapolis for some great surprises. Arrived at the restaurant "Crave" a few cocktails to get the evening started!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-71241143106900859762018-12-31T10:45:00.000-08:002019-01-02T07:33:09.546-08:00Ha Ha - no joke!A great day sightseeing today! We all climbed aboard the family bus and headed into the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul to see the famous Minnehaha falls. It's cold, the car temp says 32 or 0 in our language and very icy and slippery outside! The falls were amazing with icicles hanging from every crevice!<br />
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<br />Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-1142550980002091572018-12-29T09:05:00.001-08:002018-12-29T09:05:31.512-08:00Snow white and the Timberwolves!Quite a day! Woke to a lot more snow about over night! Driveway clearing and snow ploughs hard at work to clear away the inches from last night.<br />
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Bigtime here, the local Minnesota Timberwolves v's the Atlanta Hawks. Great seats thanks Kristin and Gen Mills. Minneapolis was Prince's home town and everyting tonight was Purple! Half time entertainment was all Purple rain! In fact Minneapolis is pretty much a purple town these days.</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-15887839459167181992018-12-27T21:47:00.000-08:002018-12-27T21:47:19.240-08:00Snow white!After the excitement of last night we woke to a winter wonderland this morning! The locals were all out clearing away the snow from driveways and footpaths and the snow ploughs were at it clearing the roads, even in this little cul-de-sac!<br />
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Then, because of the weather we headed to the Mall of America in Minneapolis city,supposedly the largest mall in America. It did not disappoint! Crammed full of amusement rides and an amazing IMAX theatre where the seats moved with the film.</div>
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Then home in time for a resumption of the snowing! The rain through the day had caused some ice to form so an early evening shift cleared the drive so we could get out safely in the morning. More snow forecast overnight so we're not sure what to expect in the morning!</div>
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Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043113230470184612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3646097800535223530.post-18559579516868496012018-12-26T21:20:00.000-08:002018-12-26T21:20:36.303-08:001 day late!IT'S HERE!!!<br />
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Yes, it's snowing now and should through the night!<br />
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All the praying and wishing and hoping has finally produced some flakey film fantasy!<br />
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The pictures say it all, but as we finished dinner we realised it was snowing and went outside to have some fun! Sledding, throwing and laughing our heads off! No one else in the 'hood came out - just us antipodean skylarks! Pure white ... soft ... and luscious it is! Fantastic. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.<br />
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An early brekkie and then the twins helped divvy out the presents!</div>
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Then the show really started with some bubbly!</div>
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Christmas wouldn't be complete with out Anne's Gravlax!</div>
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After lunch Anne and I needed a walk to help the digestion. We came across P&K's neighbours Dad John and son Cooper, playing hockey in a frozen pond near their house - very MSP!</div>
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