Thursday, July 25, 2024

(Temporary Backup) Thursday, July 25th

I’m writing this tonight from our “apartment” in the Sutton Place Hotel at Revelstoke Mountain.  We have a beautiful balcony view of the mountain, gondola, and if you look very closely, you can see someone riding a rail coaster that came down the mountain.  We have a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, fireplace, bath, and laundry room!  This was not a planned stop because we were supposed to be in Jasper last night and tonight.  One of the people in our group said this was a surprise tour because no one knows where the next stop will be because of the devastation in Jasper.  Globus Tours has done a super job of being flexible and getting us to safe places.  Our thoughts and prayers have been with all involved.  
 
A lot of  time on the bus today.  We stopped at a fruit stand, grocery store, lunch at A&W, and the place where they put the last spike in the Trans Canadian highway that goes all across Canada.

When we got here, we went on a gondola ride up the mountain.  




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14 comments:

  1. So sorry about Jasper; it has been on TV here. Sometimes an unknown "detour" becomes a great memory. Your pictures are beautiful. Treasure the time. Roz

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    1. We certainly are making wonderful memories! And, these mountains certainly can’t be described!

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  2. Wow…your apartment sounds unbelievable…what a pleasant surprise! The scenery is majestic…you need to capture the view in your memory forever! Enjoy the spontaneous approach to keeping you all safe! LOvE..Penny & Cal

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    1. Thanks, Penny! It’s been a wonderful time making beautiful memories!

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  3. Glad you all can be flexible with the changes. Sounds like Globus is doing a great job and it's working out for the best! You are doing and seeing amazing things!

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  4. Must be a little chilly...Dad's putting on his jacket! LOL

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    1. Yes, even dad needed his jacket! The day before he didn’t wear one and his arms were chilly. But, always shorts!

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  5. Your unexpected is indeed glorious! Grand place, grand scenery. My all-time favs still the couples’ pics…Sheer delight and joy on your faces!—Nancy.

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    1. Glad you are enjoying the couples pictures, Nancy! It's been a wonderful vacation!

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  6. Awesome pics. You are seeing some pretty amazing sites.
    Dad must b getting soft wearing a jacket🤣🍻

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    1. It was really chilly, Doug! He said his legs weren’t cold, just his arms a little! Everyone else is in jackets and long pants!

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  7. Definitely an interesting, beautiful vacay! And I’m trying real hard to believe the fact that Vern had to wear a jacket! According to that I’d be in long underwear and a winter coat!🤪 Keep enjoying and stay safe and healthy!❤️

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  8. Vern is loving this weather! I’m sure glad I have warm clothes!

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Saturday, July 28th

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 ...