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FELT CLOSE TO YOU BOTH OVER THE WEEK-END......WAS WATCHING THE CANADIAN GRAND PRIX AND THE CANADIAN OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, WEATHER EXCELLENT IN BOTH PLACES GOOD PIC'S AGAIN, WELL DONE.

I CANNOT BELIEVE THE VARIETY OF WEATHER WHICH SEEMS TO CHANGE SO RAPIDLY,MAKES LIFE INTERESTING..I SUPPOSE!! KEEP GOING YOUR DOING WELL.

Calgary
Hi Both, I was very interested to read about Calgary and see your photos. I always picture it as a snow-covered, mountain resort. Clearly 'not so'! Also, I can't get my head around 30 degree temps in the daytime falling away at night with forecast of snow in a couple of days. It's bizarre.. As Barbara mentioned the 75th Anniversary of D-Day was moving and I see we all thought of our Dads and where they were in June 1944. Mine would have been 24 based in Burma. I was very interested to read that Viv's Dad's birthday was 6 June and he went to Normandy on 12 June. I remember from chatting with Barbara that her Dad was based in Italy. Thank God our Dads came through it all but what dreadful events they saw. On a very different note I saw a wonderful exhibition of paintings by the Spanish artist, Sorolla, at the National Gallery yesterday. Beautiful images of children playing on beaches dappled in bright mediterranean sunshine. They were a joy.!

WAS GREAT BEING AMONGST THE BRICKS AND MOTOR AND LOVED THE LOOK OF THE MATTRESS CAFE..ACTUALLY I'M DRINKING A BLACK COFFEE NOW, WOULD THERE'S BE BETTER!!! ALSO TERRIFIC PIC'S JOHN. ALL VERY INTERESTING.

I'VE NEVER SEEN SO MANY MOUNTAINS..LONGING TO SEE SOME BRICKS AND MORTOR..I THINK!!!! BY THE WAY WE HAVE LOADS OF SNAKES IN THIS COUNTRY BUT...MAINLY POLITICAL IN PARLIAMENT!! (A ROAD SIGN WOULD READ DIFFERENTLY?) YOU MUST BE VERY HUNGRY AND THIRSTY NO MENTION TODAY OF ANY FOOD OR DRINK,,,THAT'S A THIRST SORRY ''FIRST''.

Hi Both, your blogs and photos have been an education. I didn’t realise there was such a strong inheritance from red indian ancestry. I agree, the names of towns, lakes etc are wonderful. I knew a fair bit about Toronto and Vancouver but not much about the area inbetween. Red coated Mounties, huskies, snow and stories of Lake Louisa and Whistler from skiing friends. You are filling in that gap and now I have cowboys! I loved the pic and story about the petrol station. Such a simple and endearing image in this high tech, fast paced world we are used to. It’s great you have another month to explore. Xx

Fanrastic
Hi Viv and John Thoroughly enjoying your blog and the pictures. Glad the temperature is rising so that you can camp. It’s 18 degrees here today and due to be 26 at the weekend so I am digging in the garden planting new roses. Lots of love Barb and Dave xx

Wild side
How wonderful is all that. To see such wild life in reality must be so exciting for you. The pics are lovely john. Thoroughly enjoy reading your bloggs. Keep them coming. Stay well and safe. Xx

Trains and bears
A 30 minute wait for the freight train to move through the level crossing underlines the size and scale of the prairies. Our 2 or 3 carriage branch line trains pass through level crossings in about 2 mins! I’m pleased you had a red letter day and saw your ‘black bear’. Not sure i’d want such a close encounter. The photos are very good - he looks a sturdy, purposeful fellow. Take care xx

PITY JOHN DIDNT GET OUT OF THE CAR AND STROKE THE BEAR AND YOU COULD HAVE TAKEN A PICTURE VIV...HOW CUTE WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN.....