A-travelling we go...

Across the great divide

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June 3rd 2008
2 June: VICTORIA TO CALGARY in a Canadian-built Bombardier jet. I'm surrounded: next to me a young mother with her contented seven-month old daughter, behind us another babe in arms. I take care not to have the little drooler pat my dress pants with her wet hands. These clothes will have to last a while yet. After a couple hours' waiting time for my connecting flight I'm off in a Lufth ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Calgary

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more