Italy - The Colosseum
Foto: Vancouver by night (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Canada - Afterwards, we quickly head into the city before it gets dark. When it’s too dark, it’s not good for taking photos. We walk toward the station and the harbor. On the corner stands the Harbour Centre with its distinctive round lookout on the roof (closed on Sundays). We turn right and walk into Gastown. Through a cozy shopping street, we come—before we even realize it—to the famous steam clock. We try to photograph the clock well with and without flash. Meanwhile, we wait until six o’clock so the clock will “strike.” At exactly six, the steam whistles play a melody, and the clock whistles six times. At six o’clock, all shops close, and we decide to walk back toward the harbor. From here, we have a nice view over the bay and the illuminated city of Vancouver. Actually, after six in the evening and on Sundays, there’s not much going on in downtown Vancouver. We walk back through the flats and office buildings to the hotel. In a pub, we order a beer and decide to eat here as well. Meanwhile, we watch the ice hockey game shown on many TV screens. Judging by the cheers of the fellow visitors, the home team is doing well. We are too tired to really follow the game. By half past eight, we’re back at the hotel and lights out before nine.
Banff National Park
Canada - In just under half an hour, we arrive in the tourist town of Banff. We drive through Banff’s main street. From a viewpoint, we can see the characteristic Banff Springs Hotel on the opposite side of the Bow River. Eventually, we are dropped off at ...
Icefields Parkway
Canada - The Icefields Parkway is often called the most beautiful highway in the world. The road is a mountain pass with views of towering peaks and glaciers. Because the view from the bus isn’t equally good on every side, passengers often switch seats during ...
Niagara Falls
Canada - From Toronto, it’s less than a one-and-a-half-hour drive to the famous Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls lie right on the border between the United States and Canada. The most well-known and largest waterfall is the Horseshoe Fall, which stretches over ...
View from the CN Tower
Canada - About a ten-minute walk from the hotel is the St. Lawrence Market, an old market hall from the early 19th century. The market is still held inside the hall. At one of the stalls, we have breakfast. We then walk on to the Distillery District. Here, old ...