The day before yesterday we went to look at the Kennedy March, a hiking event here in this province. 80 km.. wow! Our neighbours-from-across-the-street the Brouwers are always involved in this, as Rob has finished this yearly event for 13 years in a … » full post and pics!
had a nice weekend in the Peel
Just a little get-away weekend in Bospark de Bikkels in Vlierden, which is in the beautiful Peel region, known for his forests, peat moors and marsches. This park often has very cheap off season deals, we did this last year too. … » full post and pics!
last days – back home
Monday, October 23rd (part 2)
We went to the “Metal Monday” at the Exchange, which is just a relaxed night out for the metal fans at the bar, usually with burgers and karaoke. Tonight the Scrabble board was pulled out by Naiomi, so a group of … » full post and pics!
Calgary, flying home in a few hours
We’re in Calgary now and it’s time to leave for the airport in a bit. We don’t have time for an big update anymore, I will post the diary of the last couple of days maybe this weekend, otherwise Monday.
We fly at 21.50 local time and arrive in Amsterdam … » full post and pics!
Jasper area, Edmonton (the world’s biggest mall)
Sunday, October 15th
Thanks for all the birthday wishes for Nico! A few days ago I already gave him his present: a pocket size book, “How to photograph the Canadian Rockies”. A bit late (tomorrow we leave the Rockies), but I think we’ll be back again … » full post and pics!
Icefields Parkway, Jasper
Finally a new update! We’ve seen so much that we have been too busy to catch up with the diary and sorting out pics 😉
First a few reactions to the reactions:
@Mike: we were at Melissa’s the last time, great place! But this time we … » full post and pics!
our first bear!
Tuesday, October 10th
Last night we ended up at Tony Roma’s for dinner. It was already 9.30, but we were welcome and the thanksgiving menu would even still be available (soup or salad, turkey dinner, pumpkin pie). The waiter brought us the starters, when he came … » full post and pics!
Banff!
As promised a more detailed report from the first couple of days plus a few pics. Even one from the car, esp. for Agnes 😉
Oh and Jos & Henny… I’m already filming all the time haha!
Saturday, October 7th
It was a long wait, but … » full post and pics!
We have arrived!
And safely too!
Despite the tight seats on Air Transat airplanes, we did have an OK flight, arrived in Calgary at 6pm. We then got the rental car and drove to the Anew Horizon B&B near Springbank airport. We had a wonderful evening there with the … » full post and pics!







