A Train Trip to Calgary

A couple of weeks ago, we set off on the Transcontinental Train, from Toronto to Calgary. What a wonderful way to travel; so relaxing and enjoyable. The great country of Canada unfolded out our window. First there was Ontarios northland, then the prairies. The observation car with its glass dome gave us a 360 degree view! So beautiful. We enjoyed the three days and nights to Edmonton and after about eight days with our son and daughter in law and grandkids we returned the same way. The dining car with its white linen tablecloths and china and great service was incredible, and so was the food. Moving about on the rails was challenging with the constant swaying and bumps. Everyone had to be careful, even the serving staff, who managed not to spill a drop of soup or coffee. We were not used to bunk beds and the small ladder made it challenging. We were constantly reminded that Via rents the track fron CN when we pulled over and waited for the freight trains to pass. There is a lot of freight travel !!!!!!!! On the prairies the wheat and other crops had been harvested and we think they were moving ALL this on the rails when we were there!!!

I managed to do some small watercolour pictures while sitting in the activity car.