Destination: Canada

Calgary to Banff

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [406]

Caught the Greyhound to Banff around 1.30pm. Seems a whole lot better then Calgary. Went out to the Pump and Tap at night for $1.50 spirits was a bit happy by the end of the night.

Tags: On the Road

Calgary

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [458]

Didnt do a whole lot today. Went to safeway to get groceries and by the time we got back we were frozen, and in the afternoon we took a local bus which drove for about 2 hours taking us around Calgary. It was dark by the time we arrived back in town and ... Read more >

Tags: General

Cincinnati to Calgary

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [449]

Mary Jo and Larry dropped us off at the airport this morning after saying goodbye to lauren and Dominic. Gemma and i were lucky enought to be picked for extra security screening, wich i think was thanks to the lady that checked us in. Gemma went through ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Skiing at Whistler

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 | By sweeney | Views [635]

Whistler ski resort opened two weeks early due to early season snow falls, so I took the opportunity to ski there, great conditions and massive ski areas and only a small percentage of the total resort was open, so you could spend weeks there when all ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

Gallery: Whistler

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 | By sweeney | Photo Gallery

Niagra Falls

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [449]

We we all up bright and early this morning for our early departure to Niagra Falls (on the Canadian side). We were greated by the always pleasant customs officers with their usual drilling. The Falls were fantastic, as usual different to what i expected.... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Recovering in Victoria

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 | By sweeney | Views [527] | Comments [1]

Well, I had my flight to Montreal booked for friday 10 october. But my ear drum wasn't happy with that decision! On wednesday night it ruptured and was really painful so had to go to the hospital $600 (thanks worldnomads for covering that!) they gave ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

Toronto

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [381]

Today was a pretty average day as i got not much sleep. Bus to New York tonight at 9.45pm, passed customs in Buffalo around midnight which was once again pleasant.

Tags: On the Road

Toronto

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [312]

Was a very miserable day, decided to take a tour of the city as i wouldnt see much walking around.

Tags: General

Toronto

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [329]

Very hung over today and have realised i have a massive bruise on my arm and a sore knee, mmmm interesting. Was a clear day so Gemma and I went up the CN Tower for a view of the whole city.

Tags: General

Montreal to Toronto

Thu, 9 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [268]

We managed to get a ride to Toronto with some dodgy "company" which got us to Toronto in 5 hours compared to the 7.5 hours and half the price. We had plenty of pubs to choose from so we went to the closest ofcourse, ended up having a few too ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Montreal

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [287]

Today was a pretty miserable day again in Montreal, was a constant dribble of rain throughout the entire day and really over cast so not alot could be done so Gemma and I shopped in the under ground district and in town, which is where we invested in ... Read more >

Tags: General

Montreal

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 | By amanda | Views [313]

Today we caught the train from Hudson to Montreal, arrived in Montreal around 7pm. Had a bit of trouble working out the train station as the signs were all so small and most in french. Walked around town at night and had chinese for tea.

Tags: I should have known better!

Gallery: Home Sweet Home

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 | By smelt_and_gizzard | Photo Gallery

Different stuff in canada

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 | By sweeney | Views [620] | Comments [1]

A few of the things i have noticed to be a bit different in canada are: They drive on the wrong side of the road!!! Egg shells from eggs bought at the supermarket are perfectly white and smooth, they seem artificial, maybe they have superior chickens ... Read more >

Tags: Culture