Archive for October, 2006
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
Goodbye Calgary
Simon the Removalists Originally uploaded by simmogem. We returned from the Rockies and donned our removalists hats for the task of packing up our things ready for our move to Toronto. We hired the van and filled it with our wordly goods (its amazing what you accumulate in four months!) and headed off the the [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Calgary by gemma
Sunday, October 29th, 2006
The Hire Car
So what does $17 per day get you? A newish Doge Caliber        Capable of climbing steep Canadian mountians        that can also be used as a esky or as the locals say ‘icebox’  Perfect for all road conditions, including a new [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Rocky Mountains by simmo
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
Return to Peyto
 Peyto panorama – winterOriginally uploaded by simmogem. Long ago Gemma and I had decided that we wanted to return to Peyto lake and see it in the winter. We were so awestruck with Peyto lake the first time that we had to see the contrast of the change in seasons. I’ve even had a [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Rocky Mountains by simmo
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Originally uploaded by simmogem. After a hearty breakfast at Bruno’s bar and grill just off the main street of Banff, Gemma, myself and our trusty Dodge (you can picture the General Lee from Dukes of Hazard if it helps) headed back into the mountains. We had a tip off that a place called [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Rocky Mountains by simmo
Saturday, October 28th, 2006
Living it up in the Fairmont
Fairmont Banff Originally uploaded by simmogem. When visiting Banff the place to stay is the Fairmont Banff Springs so what can I say, I am a girl with expensive taste! Here is the view from our room, in fact this is the view when you sit up in bed and sip your hot morning coffee [...]