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Just came back- comments and suggestions
First of all, it was fabulous. You are in for a treat.
Definitely bring layers of clothing. At times we needed warm jackets. Other days we were in shorts.
We arrived in Calgary two days early. The first night we ate at the Keg in the Westin Hotel. That was very good.
The second night we ate in a local (family owned) restaurant within walking distance of the hotel...Buchanan's.
(The concierge at the Westin recommended it). We enjoyed that meal also.
FYI- Buchanan's was voted to have the best burgers in Calgary. They also have many other items on their menu. You can find the menu online. Buchanan's is known as "Calgary's original chophouse and whiskey bar".
The service was very good and the food tasty.
If you have time, wander around the city, and try to go for a walk along the river. It is only a few blocks from the hotel.
Bring a bathing suit. In Jasper, there is a heated outdoor pool, where the temperature of the water is 95 degrees F.
Bring a few memory cards for your camera. Everywhere you turn, you will be snapping photos. The scenery is amazing.
If you like eating dinner outdoors, Cavell's restaurant in Jasper has a lovely outdoor area (weather permitting) that overlooks the lake and mountains. You need to request outdoor seating when you make the reservation.
The Moose's Nook restaurant (also in Jasper) had great food and wonderful service in an upscale setting...a pianist provided background music when we were there.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them.
Have fun! You will have an amazing trip.
Sue M
Re: School visit on K&T A Classic Safari
We brought 2 backpacks full of all kinds of school supplies. My granddaughter felt so proud to be able to present them to the teacher and the class.
Re: Northern Lights
Northern lights are spectacular to view whether you have green or other vivid colors based on the aurora spectrum.We went on a cruise line that promised Northern lights and if we didn’t see they were going to offer a free cruise.Of course we saw even on the first day of 5he cruise and as we went up the coast line and crossed the arctic circle we saw more. Every day we had a forecast; there were announcements about the sighting ;we actually slept in regular warm clothes so we could run up to the deck when the announcements came; the interrupted sleep was well worth it.We took this cruise in late October .The next year we were lucky to see the Northern lights in our back yard with purple and red colors.
Re: Tauck docks ship next to loud night club. Unable to sleep for 2 nights of Seine Cruise.
Edgee- switch to another company.... if you think Tauck it's not catering to your needs.
mil
Re: School visit on K&T A Classic Safari
There should be a school visit unless it is their vacation time.
The Tanzanians love soccer. The school we visited there, we took deflated soccer balls and a pump. The balls were used immediately and a game was set up with the children on the tour and the school kids. The ground is rough so balls take quite a beating so I guess they get through them pretty quickly.
The library had plenty of books and our group read with the children. My daughter and daughter in law each sponsored a child after the visit.
British
Re: Tauck docks ship next to loud night club. Unable to sleep for 2 nights of Seine Cruise.
Mil...No need for non constructive "love it or leave it" posts.
edgee
Re: Tauck docks ship next to loud night club. Unable to sleep for 2 nights of Seine Cruise.
I'd be super pissed if this had happened on a cruise. I doubt Tauck/Scylla has much control if it just happened but should certainly work to prevent it happening again. Its clear river ship docking has changed in Paris and on our recent cruise ending in Amsterdam we were docked in a location new to us.
Tourism in Europe post covid is a challenge. Lots of demand, cities reducing access by large motor coaches, warmer than normal temps in areas with no AC. We enjoyed our recent Scandinavia tour but cringed at the sight of cruise ships with thousands on board.
packing tips for Egypt
Can anyone tell me how many days we will need to wear long pants on the Egypt tour. Going end of September and I know it will be hot. Also are short sleeve shirts allowed for both men and women? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Re: Currency
Currently on this tour. We used US dollars everywhere outside the hotel in Jordan. We’re now in Egypt. Our TD again has warned us NOT to use a credit card outside the hotel or airport. She suggested getting a few Egyptian pounds for any small items we might want to buy. The Cataract has ATMs. She gave us small bills for toilet purposes.
