Travelogues Edmonton

The entry today is probably going to be quite dull. Besides the game in the evening, nothing was planned. And after yesterday's economics class, that was completely okay. I also...

Today was another day for sleeping in. However, I was up early and immediately hit the hotel pool. It was really cool here with a large whirlpool and a view of Rogers Place. At 9...

After a somewhat short night, the alarm clock jolted us from our sleep. The suitcases were packed again, and off we went to breakfast. At 10 AM, our bus was ready to take us to...

Since I don't know how long it will take or if my backpack will even arrive, I have decided to stay until Friday (4 days). Luckily, I have my Couchsurfing host. The first day!...

In the first few days, there was a lot to discover and organize. My host David had everything planned out. We started with a short tour of the house, where I noticed a theme...

Yes, I know, what is coming here is probably a little less interesting for the male readers. At least that's what you think... ;)Actually, shopping in Edmonton fascinated me so...

After three weeks of waiting for the bus, we finally got it. To avoid losing more time, we immediately set off towards the west. On the Trans Canada Highway, we pass many...

After some last-minute excitement, as always, my alarm finally rang at 6 a.m. During a quick breakfast, I realized that my planned ICE train was canceled, of course. Luckily,...

On Sunday I flew to Edmonton. I had my accommodation on the outskirts of downtown, so I was close to the action. I wanted to visit the Muttart Conservatory, a botanical garden,...

After long emotional preparation, which among other things consisted of the constant weather updates from my father, they were now at the door: the coldest days of my life. A...

It was a wonderful first evening in Edmonton with sooooo nice people

My route took me past the North Saskatchewan River. I had a great view from a higher vantage point. However, it was so cold that there were mostly small snow-covered ice floes...

Today we promised the children a bison encounter. For this, we drive to the nearby Elk Island National Park. The family entrance ticket (up to 7 people) includes almost all of...

Arrived at 00:26 am, I had to go straight to the Westjet airline counter, my second time flying with them, and drop off my missing backpack. The Edmonton airport is very small...

Doug and Lucille have prepared a belated birthday surprise. This way, we can celebrate Karen's 80th birthday together. Lucille has baked a typical Canadian cake and, of course,...