We left a cold and misty Lake Louise the next morning (see header photo) to our final destination of Calgary. We drove back to have a look at the Spiral Tunnels which were carved through the mountains to reduce the gradient of the line. The original rail was 2.1/2 the slope that was considered safe. It took 1000 men 2 years to construct. From there … Continue reading Lake Louise, Banff to Calgary.
This was always going to be a hard post as it refreshes so many memories, when I arranged this trip my Daughter said that she envied me the opportunity of visiting Lake Louise. It is quite ironic that it was 5 weeks to the day that I toasted the memory for her. On my arrival to the Chateau I was afforded the luxury of being … Continue reading Lake Louise
After the tour of the first morning I was treated to an excursion by Rocky Mountaineer to a ride on the SkyTram…..a seven minute journey up a mountain (2,700mtr) to view the “alpine tundra”. Heart in mouth at the tramway end you could then ascend by foot to the summit. Not Moi, it was however an enthralling view of which I hope that you can … Continue reading Jasper, Athabasca to Lake Louise
Well the train left Kamloops to head for Jasper our next destination where we will be for 2 nights, the journey was again comfortable with food fit for a king and wonderful scenery. The trip was topped of when we finally got into the beautiful rockies! unfortunately a lot of the photo’s are though the windows of the train so not as clear as they … Continue reading Jasper
Well at 06.50 we headed off to the station to get the train to Kamloops on the 1st leg of the trip. A most wonderful start to the trip was at the rail station as this was the launch of the season’s trains. Piped on board with the bagpiper and treated like royalty. Soon we were on our way and a champagne/orange juice toast to … Continue reading Rocky Mountaineer Day I
Well the last couple of days have been more an unwind than a photographic bonanza, I spent the whole of Saturday walking down to Stanley park and even though the gardens were not at the best at this time of the year it was still worth a look and the exercise. Sunday the park was closed and most of downtown Vancouver was cordoned off due … Continue reading Vancouver day 2,3&4
After traveling from Iguazu some 28hrs, i finally arrived in Vancouver. I knew this was not going to be a smooth part of the leg as I realised when I was in Lima that I had forgotten to get my Canadian visa….finally in Sao Paulo with only minute left on the lap top battery I achieved success. On arrival at the hotel I was told … Continue reading Vancouver Day 1
The locals say the Argentina has the falls but Brazil has the best views! Continue reading Iguazu falls Brazilian side
On arrival at Iguazu (7.30pm after a day of travel) I booked into the Sheraton, beautiful resort and enjoyable staff. I was told that my room had a magnificent view of the falls, a bit mean i though as it was blacker than black outside. However I spend the windows of my balcony and was meat with the distant thunder roar of the falls. Next … Continue reading Iguazu (pronounced as Iwazu) Argentine side
We set off at 6.30 am for a 2hr drive to a town called Ollyantaytambo which hugs the river Vilcanota. This then brings us to the train station that we can the travel on to Machupicchu. This part of the journey again hugged the river but also the mountains. Arriving late at night we booked into the hotel and next day was to be the real … Continue reading Machupicchu
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