What a day! We started today by taking a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain and having breakfast there. It was a great breakfast and beautiful views, but very cold and windy!
Next we did a little sightseeing on the bus. We saw Bow Falls…of course another picture stop! A group picture was also taken. We're glad to have a picture of the whole group.
After walking around the town a little, 13 of us got on the bus again to go to our big, exciting adventure….a 35 minute helicopter ride through the mountains, over the glaciers, with up close and personal views! Yikes! I almost chickened out, but I’m glad I didn’t! Dawn, Al, Vern, and I were in one of the three helicopters used for our group. Dawn sat up front with the pilot so I don’t have a picture of her, but she loved it and was in her glory! Here are a few of all the pictures I took. It was an amazing experience!
This evening was the delicious Farewell dinner at the Maple Leaf Restaurant a few blocks from the hotel. At our table is a couple from Montreal. We enjoyed their company so much and look forward to keeping in touch with them. I think we connected right away because her name is Maria as well and they sat near us in the bus.
And, how wonderful to be able to share these experiences with our dear friends, Dawn and Al! We are so blessed!
Thank you all for being a part of our adventure! We appreciate you! We hope you will comment on this post as you’ve done in the past. This is the last post for this vacation. We leave tomorrow morning for the Calgary airport, then on to Chicago, then to Newark where a car will be picking us up. If all goes as planned, we should be home by about 1:00-1:30 Monday morning.
Boy, that went fast! Your helicopter ride had to have been a gem on your trip! You did a beautiful job of capturing the majestic scenery! Farewell dinners are emotional…so sad the trip is coming to an end, but the joy of returning to your nest and own bed…YEAH!! Safe/healthy travels home with such precious memories etched on your hearts! So enjoyed sharing in your adventure! LOVE…Penny & Cal
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed our adventures, Penny! Hope to see you soon!❤️
DeleteWe did a helicopter ride in Hawaii, and it was breathtaking. You certainly get good views from a helicopter. How wonderful you all feel blessed because of this journey; life has so much to offer. Safe travels and we will really look forward to hearing all about it soon. Love to all of you. Roz
ReplyDeleteThanks, Roz! Looking forward to seeing you soon!❤️
DeleteYO! The best was saved for last! Your whole trip has been truly beautiful and outstanding, and today’s adventures and pix left me even more gobsmacked! Wowsers! Magazine cover worthy, all! The adventures of a lifetime you said earlier. Agree 100%! Thanks for taking us along! Happy birthday, Vern! You certainly know how to celebrate! Safe journey home.GodSpeed. —Nancy.
ReplyDeleteYes, Nancy, it has been an outstanding trip! Waiting at the Chicago airport for our next flight!❤️
ReplyDeleteAnd now you’re on your way home after an amazing adventure! Back to your own, familiar, comfortable bed! Prayers for safe travels home! Can’t wait to hear ALL about your AMAZING, adventurous vacation!😘 Love you!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was an amazing vacation. So glad that we could share it with our dear friends.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful gardens, majestic mountains and friendly people on our bus, from all over the world!
It is an experience that I will never forget.
Grateful and Blessed! Dawn