Radisson Calgary Airport Hotel

... to bed early because my bus was at 8am.

Today: Got up early, tried to wake anyone but I’m sure I did. Got the bus and I was surprisingly wide awake the whole trip, just listening to music the whole way. Oh and I was so appalled with way the bus driver acted in Banff. We stopped there to pick some people up and he said anyone who wants to get out and stretch their legs could do so because we would be stopping for 10 minutes. Then I reckon after about 8 minutes (I listened to ...

We are home, our trip home was very unexpectedly very eventful. Just after Maria and Kangaba droped us at the airport, we were in line for checking in. The line was short but for some reason it wasn't really moving..it took forever for about 6 people in front to go through, prior to being on this line up, I was taken to a self check in desk that only gave me the option of 4 scarted seats ( I instisted ...

... in my blog, though I don't think I mentioned that there was a mermaid fountain in that locale also. I just might be marrying a mermaid. Remember, there is no such thing as coincidences. Everything is a sign and happens for a reason. Marrying a mermaid (or, more specifically, someone who once played one) would be the icing on the cake in proving that all this works, though there will always be naysayers. Am I dreaming? I sure hope so! I bid you all adieu!

... had the same dreams as I. After 2 complete hours of sitting perfectly still, letting the last bit of Calgary engross me in all it's diligent glory, we were called to board.

As the plane took off, I took one last look at the lights of the city I have called home for the past decade and smiled to myself with the realization that I was not sad to see it fade away into the night.

... to get to Calfornia that we won't be travelling with the 5th Wheel Trailer. I take a look at one model with three different styles, 1 bike, 2 bikes, or 3 bikes. I decide on the 2 bikes. I go back the next day to buy it and they sold it that morning. Guess I'll go with the 3 bike model. WOW! Works even better. Check out the picture of the motorcycle on the trailer with the two mountain bikes on each side. Works awesome. The Universe at work again. Weekend ...

... headed back to Brisbane to re-pack our bags and head to the airport for Sydney. On the way back from the Gold Coast, John asked if I was still... ahem... "late". Yup. So, first thing the next morning in Sydney I did a pregnancy test, and yup, sure enough... !! My very first thought... "oh my god... the poor thing is floating in Champagne!!!" Of course, I still doubted it and figured I did it wrong so did another just in case haha. Then I woke John up with the ...

... they serve their steaks on sizzling iron plates for presentation. This totally dried out and overcooked my t-bone. There's nothing worse than a ruined steak! Another less-interesting development - on board, I noticed new types of air sickness bags. It's like an envelope made of wax paper, complete with a stick strip to seal it. But why? Perhaps somebody would like to mail home their puke as a souvenir? They showed an episode of Top Gear on board for entertainment ...

... Devonian gardens; this idyllic spot sits peacefully on the 4th floor above the hustle and bustle of city life below. With sunlight pouring through the atrium roof we strolled amongst marvelous specimens, many we recognized as modest house plants we have at home. The hanging baskets we found suspended over the pool were just beautiful, wonder if they replant them each year Nita?
One place we visited twice was one of the Farmers markets ...

... Calgarian friend Morgan MacDonald picked me up at the airport. We then proceded to straight to Ranchmans cowboy bar to get hammered. My buddy Andrew, was also staying at Morgans and did not know that I was coming. So, I snuck into bed with him for a little snuggle to wake him. After that we made the obligatory stop at Tim Hortons before heading to the Rodeo. Yeehaw!

Here we are, sitting in the lounge at the gate waiting to find out if we can get seats on the first flight from Calgary to London. We are currently ticketed for the 10:00 pm flight, but the first flight leaves at 7:40 pm, and we would rather leave on the earlier flight to give us a more flexible connection in London. We just said "au revoir" to each of our parents. Aren't good-byes supposed to be getting easier? Tamalyn's parents drove us from ...