Got up late at 7.00 am.Help Andrew my room mate to pack his luggage as he was to leave for Brisbane .Andrew is an Electrician and has his own business back in Brisbane.But for the last 6 months has been in England and Europe for going around .
After he left met Nick,Sam,Jane and Adam .We togther had a good lunch of LENTIL and GREEN PEAS Curry I made .They loved it a lot .
After Lunch talked for some time in the lounge and then headed to downtown for going around .I took all my luggage with me as I was to leave back to Calgary by 5.00 pm Greyhound .
Just freaked out for some time .Nick and Adam did some grocery shopping and went back to the hostel .It was gr8 meeting these friends .They were really nice and I had a very good time with them .When they left really missed them .
Then passed some time at the STARBUKCS having some hot choclate and cake till it was time for the bus.
The journey from Banff to Calgary is almost 1 1/2 hrs and as usual napped for the 90% of the time .
Was back home really tired and ready for the Monday work .
PETA
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Sulphur Mountain in Snow
Left early in the morning for the Sulphur Mountain.Was given lift by a group of bagpackers till the downtown area .
Reached the base of the Sulphur Mountain at around 10:00 .It was like there is some free service available by a hotel but i was not able to sneak in for that and so after some time took taxi till the base for the lack of time .
Though during my previous visit i had been to the Sulphur Mountain but then this time it was completely different as the whole trail and the surroundings were covered in the snow .It took around 1 1/2 hr to reach on the top .
This time the view from the top was completely different of the Canadian Rockies around as most of them were coverered in snow .And the formations made by the clouds around the mountains was breathtaking.
It was really tough to go around in the snow .Though the actaul Obervatory site on the Mountain was closed due to safety reason .
Took a different trail this time and jsut wandered around the other side of the mountain through the snow .It was gr8 but then was getting cold at the feet since I was just wearing the normal sports shoes.
And once the feet start getting cold its diffidult to walk and the whole body starts to behave in different manner.Thats probably mental cause they litrally freeeeeeeeeeeez.
Came down again on the same trail.On the way back many fellow climbers on their way up to the top .
At the base of the mountain they have a Sulphur Mountain Pool where in you can stay in the water .
That was a very soothing epxerince as from the climb and cold i was tired so went directly in the pool and was in there for almost and hour.
Then again had to walk back till downtown as no other means was available .In all had a good walk of almost 15 kms..........................
Again in the evening met Nick and joined them for the chat after dinner .Had a gr8 time with the whole group and was there till almost 2 am .
Reached the base of the Sulphur Mountain at around 10:00 .It was like there is some free service available by a hotel but i was not able to sneak in for that and so after some time took taxi till the base for the lack of time .
Though during my previous visit i had been to the Sulphur Mountain but then this time it was completely different as the whole trail and the surroundings were covered in the snow .It took around 1 1/2 hr to reach on the top .
This time the view from the top was completely different of the Canadian Rockies around as most of them were coverered in snow .And the formations made by the clouds around the mountains was breathtaking.
It was really tough to go around in the snow .Though the actaul Obervatory site on the Mountain was closed due to safety reason .
Took a different trail this time and jsut wandered around the other side of the mountain through the snow .It was gr8 but then was getting cold at the feet since I was just wearing the normal sports shoes.
And once the feet start getting cold its diffidult to walk and the whole body starts to behave in different manner.Thats probably mental cause they litrally freeeeeeeeeeeez.
Came down again on the same trail.On the way back many fellow climbers on their way up to the top .
At the base of the mountain they have a Sulphur Mountain Pool where in you can stay in the water .
That was a very soothing epxerince as from the climb and cold i was tired so went directly in the pool and was in there for almost and hour.
Then again had to walk back till downtown as no other means was available .In all had a good walk of almost 15 kms..........................
Again in the evening met Nick and joined them for the chat after dinner .Had a gr8 time with the whole group and was there till almost 2 am .
Friday, November 26, 2004
Towards Banff
After office went home and took the Greyhound to Banff.Had planned going there since last week and all the reservations had been done in advance at the Banff Alpine Centre Hostelling International .
Reached at 8:30 in the evening and took the local transit to the Hostel .Met Cormac at the front desk .He knew mw from the last visit to the Hostel and we had a good chat .
During my time in the kitchen happen to meet Nick who is from Australia .He happen to taste the CHOLE i had made for dinner and liked the taste .He was quite thrilled by the curry made for the chole .
Was invited to join his group in the lounge and had a gr8 time meeting a lot of new friends .It was a very good experience with them.
Chatted almost past midnight and then went to sleep .
Reached at 8:30 in the evening and took the local transit to the Hostel .Met Cormac at the front desk .He knew mw from the last visit to the Hostel and we had a good chat .
During my time in the kitchen happen to meet Nick who is from Australia .He happen to taste the CHOLE i had made for dinner and liked the taste .He was quite thrilled by the curry made for the chole .
Was invited to join his group in the lounge and had a gr8 time meeting a lot of new friends .It was a very good experience with them.
Chatted almost past midnight and then went to sleep .
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Drumheller ( The Dinosaur Lands )
Calgary is part of the ALBERTA PROVINCE which is well know for the rich oil and gas resources .
About two hrs drive from Calgary is a place called as DRUMHELLER famous for the dinosaur fossils found .This is one of the very few places all over the world where the fossils were found in very good shape .
Exactly at 8.00 am me along with my colleague at office Marius (he is from GE Abu Dhabi) left for Drumheller in his car .Along the road came across the country side of Canda which was amazingly vaste and complete covered with the praries type of grass lands .
The first stop was the HORSE SHOE CANYON .The forcast told it was good weather but actaully it was too cold to even get out of the car .The chilly winds blowing all over and snow flakes flying .
But the view around was amazing and happen to go down in the valley to have a closer look at the formations formed in the small hills .
On the way visited the largest man made DINOSAUR which stands 86 FEET tall.
In the actaual palce there are two trails specifically called the North and the South trail along which all the BAD LANDS as they are called are located .The name BAD LANDS is casue when the westerners first came here long back there was nothing they could do here like farming or fertile land etc hence the name .
But we only took the North trails and had a gr8 view of the valley overall as well as of the Bow river flowing below .
The next stop was at the famous TURREL MUSEUM where all the fossils are kept and it was fantastic going back in the DINOSAUR age .The fossils have been preserved and kept intact very well and its a treat to see them .Spent almost 4 hrs at the meuseum .
Since its winter time its getting dark very early so hurried to see the HOO DOOS .They are MUSHROOM like stone + sand structures formed due to the errosion over the years .
Then started our way back to Calgary .By almost 7.00 pm was back home .Had a gr8 day in all
About two hrs drive from Calgary is a place called as DRUMHELLER famous for the dinosaur fossils found .This is one of the very few places all over the world where the fossils were found in very good shape .
Exactly at 8.00 am me along with my colleague at office Marius (he is from GE Abu Dhabi) left for Drumheller in his car .Along the road came across the country side of Canda which was amazingly vaste and complete covered with the praries type of grass lands .
The first stop was the HORSE SHOE CANYON .The forcast told it was good weather but actaully it was too cold to even get out of the car .The chilly winds blowing all over and snow flakes flying .
But the view around was amazing and happen to go down in the valley to have a closer look at the formations formed in the small hills .
On the way visited the largest man made DINOSAUR which stands 86 FEET tall.
In the actaual palce there are two trails specifically called the North and the South trail along which all the BAD LANDS as they are called are located .The name BAD LANDS is casue when the westerners first came here long back there was nothing they could do here like farming or fertile land etc hence the name .
But we only took the North trails and had a gr8 view of the valley overall as well as of the Bow river flowing below .
The next stop was at the famous TURREL MUSEUM where all the fossils are kept and it was fantastic going back in the DINOSAUR age .The fossils have been preserved and kept intact very well and its a treat to see them .Spent almost 4 hrs at the meuseum .
Since its winter time its getting dark very early so hurried to see the HOO DOOS .They are MUSHROOM like stone + sand structures formed due to the errosion over the years .
Then started our way back to Calgary .By almost 7.00 pm was back home .Had a gr8 day in all
Monday, November 01, 2004
Haloween Special
On Sunday 31st Oct Haloween was celebrated all over North America.This was the first time I ever happen to see Haloween.Since childhood had only read in the school books that it is realted to the ghosts and the witches .
But truely the people here have good time and have great fun .Days before the actuall Haloween many ppl wearing funny dresses were seen on the streets .And on Saturday when I happen to go out there was huge mob in all the possible costumes you can Imagine .That was fun seeing all the elders wearing the funny costumes .Actually it is meant for the small children but the elders have it before the actuall Haloween.
But truely the people here have good time and have great fun .Days before the actuall Haloween many ppl wearing funny dresses were seen on the streets .And on Saturday when I happen to go out there was huge mob in all the possible costumes you can Imagine .That was fun seeing all the elders wearing the funny costumes .Actually it is meant for the small children but the elders have it before the actuall Haloween.
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