Hi everyone We've had problems accessing the internet as been so busy doing exciting things!!!! (Where we are today we cant add photos as they are charging $5 for 15 mins so will do the best of them in an entry when we can.) We left Red Deer and drove to Banff via the Columbia Icefields - what can we say apart from the fact that the scenery was absolutely stunning and we only hope that the photos we took can do it justice. In Banff we took part in White Water Rafting, took the Gondola to the top of the mountain at sunset and also tried the hot springs. these had changed quite a lot from 1942 when Geoff visited them. We also visited Lake Louise and Moraine Lake two absolutely beautiful bodies of water. ... read more

Mon 6th Aug 2006 Hi everyone, thanks to those of you who have left messages, it was great to hear from you. We left Toronto at about 10.45am yesterday wth Di driving to go to Ottawa in our lovely blue HHR Chevvy We travelled down highway 401 leaving at Bellvile to take the even more beautiful route by the side of Lake Ontario passing Picton. On reaching Glenora, the road ended and meant taking the 'free' ferry trip across to Adolphustown. (See photo) We then stopped at Kingston which was the capital of upper and lower Canada between 1841 and 1843. (Had to be done due to Lou's surname!!) After lunch by the Marina, (see photo) Lou took over the drive to go the remaing distance to Ottawa - using highway 416 which is the Vetarans ... read more

Well, after a pleasant flight and unbelievable amounts of food, we arrived at Toronto Airport at arround 6.30 pm local time (5hrs behind uk). This is a quick update as we're off to dinner in the CN Tower. Amazing trip to Niagara yesaterday - you really have to see it to believe it!!!!!! The power of the water is amazing. Off to Ottowa to the war memorial tomorrow via Kingston. Pictures to be attached later! ... read more