Hello Canada

7 July – Saturday

Goodbye Boston, Hello Calgary. After a short $50 problem with overweight luggage, we had a long day travelling as we had to travel via Dallas/Fort Worth to get to Calgary. Again, American Airlines had plenty of leg room, even on their domestic flight. We have also been able to access the American Airlines Admirals Club Lounges without any trouble – so much different to British Airways! Dallas was SOOOO flat and large, very spread out but with lots of large freeways. After leaving the built up area, the countryside was all agricultural, with the circular irrigation systems making wonderful patterns across the landscape.

Our arrival in Calgary coincided with another three international flights, so immigration was a bit slow. However, after clearing customs we were greeted by a cowboy band – the airport was really buzzing with Stampede volunteers helping direct the crowds. The Ramada Hotel Downtown is very nice and it would appear we wont have any trouble finding our way to the Stampede Grounds.