Departure day!

Our group is flying out in two groups. The travellers doing the extension win the prize of leaving at 5 am and getting to tour Calgary before jetting off to Germany! The non-extension group gets to sleep in and leave at a leisurely 10 am on a flight to Toronto and then Germany. We will meet up in Frankfurt and then make a short jump to Berlin together to begin the actual touring! We will usually update this blog at the end of each day if wifi and weariness allow. This is our biggest group yet of 20! Please feel free to leave comments so we know someone is reading the blog! Later folks!

Update: Pam’s group has boarded their flight to Frankfurt. We had an entertaining day in Calgary going on a scenic bus tour to see the Olympic Park, Saddledome, McMahon Stadium, Stampede grounds and a walk along the river. We only got in trouble once by being to inquisitive at Olympic Park. Security told us we had ignored the NO TRESPASSING, which only Jordyn had noticed. We may need to listen to her more often.

As I sit in my seat on this long flight, I love listening to the jabber coming our kids – the girls are giggling and trying to find a comfortable spot to sleep while the boys are getting their seats and electronics just right.

We have heard from Leah’s group. Looks like they may have been playing football in the airport and building pyramids. Sounds like all is good!

When I write again, it will be Day 2 of our journey! Later.

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