Rested and relaxed from an unintentionally early sleep, we are awakened by a pleasant wake up call. Last night’s bed was such a contrast to the tatami mats of the...
Read More3:30am I am awakened numerous times and am in bad wear from sleeping on the Tatami Mat. During one of these sleep intermissions, I decide to use the bathroom. Somehow,...
Read MoreOur automated wakeup call this morning was timely and funny: the heavily accented words “Good Morning” repeated over and over again with the tinny notes of...
Read MoreOur first day’s itinerary involves getting ready for our afternoon flight, which for us entails packing and getting ready for the flight (the easy part) and taking care...
Read MoreMarc and I are ecstatic about our trip tomorrow. We’re going to Japan, an exotic land of historic culture, multitudes of attractions both modern and ancient,...
Read MoreDay 12 – Journey Home, Unforgettable Memories With a wonderful night’s sleep behind us we awaken to wish that we had booked one extra night in Vancouver, just to...
Read MoreDay 11 –Kamloops to Vancouver, All good things must come to an end. One last early morning wake up call, one last day on the rails and one last night in a Fairmont....
Read MoreDay 10 – Banff to Kamloops, back on the rails A scary thought crosses my mind: are we actually getting used to 18 hour-long days of active traveling? Either the pain...
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