The trip

 Hello everyone:


Here is my first story!!             


The flights were excellent--yes, first class---this is a new experience for me!  Good connections in Calgary, and an easy taxi ride to the hotel in Montreal.



Tomorrow I must take another covid 72 hour test.  The one I did in Nanaimo was too early, so thanks to my principal, I can do the test tomorrow, and fly up to Kangirsuk on Tuesday.  That means I will have time to do a little sight seeing in lovely Montreal!!   I have not been here for about 40 years--so it should be good!!



Lots of people travelling.  The first thing you get on the flight is a wipe--so everything is focused on keeping  the virus out!!



I  will let you know when I get to Kangirsuk--looking forward to it!!

Comments

  1. Trudie9 August 2021 at 09:07

    Thanks for post #1. Good job and enjoy Montreal. (I haven't been there since 1967!)

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    1. Stigings9 August 2021 at 13:32

      Good to hear from you Helene. Enjoy Montreal. Do keep us posted as you venture out into new territories with new challenges and new stories, etc. Love ya' Peter & Pat

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  2. Unknown19 August 2021 at 13:47

    Great way to take advantage of the covid requirements. Glad you got to see a bit of Montreal. One of my favorite Canadian cities

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  3. Unknown22 August 2021 at 10:48

    T hanks, Helene. What you are doing is sure educational, for me too. Good on ya. Thanks for keeping in touch. Love, Den

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