Sep 29, 2009 - Two More Sleeps - if we can!

Packing is a little more important for this trip.Packing is a little more important for this trip....

Sep 26, 2009 - We start our adventure!

Arrived at the Edmonton International Airport at 1600 hr. ... Had lots of time to watch the planes come in after we checked through security.Arrived at the Edmonton International Airport at 1600 hr. ... Had lots of time to watch the planes come in after we checked through security....

Sep 24, 2009 - Heading north

Hi from Edmonton We got up early enough to stop for breakfast at a fabulous restaurant, WHIFS. ... After breakfast we headed north to Edmonton. ... We stopped to stay with Lois & Leighton in their new home in Sherwood Park.Hi from Edmonton We got up early enough to stop for breakfast at a fabulous restaurant, WHIFS. ... After breakfast we headed north to Edmonton. ... We stopped to stay with Lois & Leighton in their new home in Sherwood Park....

Sep 9, 2009 - What Problems!

We arrived safely in Edmonton and on the Tuesday morning the coach went into the authorised Spartan repair shop, First Trucks. ... We headed out in the Jeep to the Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton. ... We returned back to Edmonton and picked up the coach and returned back to the campground. ...

Sep 5, 2009 - Anticipation...

I've decided to keep a travel blog as a way to stay in touch with my incredible and supportive friends and family.I've decided to keep a travel blog as a way to stay in touch with my incredible and supportive friends and family....

Aug 16, 2009 - And they're off!!!!

We started this trip with only one checked bag each, they don't weigh 900 pounds each, and there is room in them!!! The flight from Inuvik (YEV) to Edmonton was the same as always, with the exception that the flight attendant making the announcements actually had a sense of humour. ... Then, getting into Edmonton, he used a Scottish accent (which strangely changed to an Irish accent partway through) to do the landing announcement. ... Not holding out much hope, we went to the Air Canada counter in Edmonton after we collected our bags. ... The agent at the counter was able to open the flight, book us on a 12:15 flight out of Edmonton and issue the boarding cards. ...

Aug 9, 2009 - Reynolds-Alberta Musuem

Hi Friends, Today we travelled north to Wetaskiwin to see the Reynolds-Alberta Museum. After the museum we headed towards Edmonton to visit a dear friend, Gertie. ... We stayed at ‘Gertie’s B&B’ as she affectionately calls her home.Hi Friends, Today we travelled north to Wetaskiwin to see the Reynolds-Alberta Museum. After the museum we headed towards Edmonton to visit a dear friend, Gertie. ... We stayed at ‘Gertie’s B&B’ as she affectionately calls her home....

Aug 3, 2009 - The drive to Edmonton, Alberta

It was an uneventful drive with a stop at Wal-Mart a couple of miles outside of Edmonton. ... Where is Edmonton: Edmonton is the capital city of the province of Alberta and is located near the geographic centre of the provice. ... The Edmonton metropolitan area is the 6th largest in Canada with a population of approx. ...

Jul 9, 2009 - Home At Last!

We had a good breakfast in the hotel and finalized our packing. We got to Calgary and quickly had our luggage and checked in to West Jet for our flight to Edmonton. ... While there was a little turbulence landing in Edmonton, it was a good flight - even though we had a lady "driver". ... I think it is the first time we have flown with a lady piloting the plane.We had a good breakfast in the hotel and finalized our packing. We got to Calgary and quickly had our luggage and checked in to West Jet for our flight to Edmonton. ... While there was a little turbulence landing in Edmonton, it was a good flight - even though we had a lady "driver". ... I think it is the first time we have flown with a lady piloting the plane....

Jul 6, 2009 - Arrêt obligé en route vers les montagnes

6 juillet, La route entre les dinosaures et les montagnes était trop longue. On a donc fait un arrêt à Edmonton. ... Notre unique visite aura été le célèbre West Edmonton Mall qui se targue d'être le plus gros centre d'achats au monde. ... À voir l'air ébahi de maman, on pense que c'est vrai ! (Note aux cousines Brien, les filles, imaginez 800 magazins, toutes les chaînes inimaginables!!! Maman dit que vous vous seriez payées toute une virée de magazinage!) Heureusement, les montagnes nous attendent.6 juillet, La route entre les dinosaures et les montagnes était trop longue. On a donc fait un arrêt à Edmonton. ... Notre unique visite aura été le célèbre West Edmonton Mall qui se targue d'être le plus gros centre d'achats au monde. ... À voir l'air ébahi de maman, on pense que c'est vrai ! (Note aux cousines Brien, les filles, imaginez 800 magazins, toutes les chaînes inimaginables!!! Maman dit que vous vous seriez payées toute une virée de magazinage!) Heureusement, les montagnes nous attendent....

Jun 25, 2009 - Emonton and Elk Island National Park

We arrived in Edmonton on Tuesday after leaving Calgary in the morning. ... The one thing that can be said for the West Edmonton Mall is its size, its huge. ... Suanne's eyes lit up when we got inside.We arrived in Edmonton on Tuesday after leaving Calgary in the morning. ... The one thing that can be said for the West Edmonton Mall is its size, its huge. ... Suanne's eyes lit up when we got inside....