Previously in 'Queen Victoria' I talked about my Canada/Alaska trip in 2019.

There was so many facets of this wonderful trip, that I'm going to share our first adventure with you. 

The Rocky Mountaineer

We flew into Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is the most populated and
ethnically diverse city in British Columbia.

Ringed by water and mountains, the city is known for its fresh seafood, especially, BC Salmon. 

I can attest to this claim, we had two days of sightseeing in this wonderful city, and the cuisine was to die for. In fact I don't think I've ever eaten as much Salmon as on this trip.

Then it was time to board the 'Rocky Mountaineer' at the Pacific Central Station, Vancouver.

Being a group of seven, a commination of family and friends we entered the Station like a gaggle of geese. 

It was souvenir overload, shirts, bags, cups, knuckle dusters. You name it, I'm sure it was there. 

Salmon galore

While everyone else shopped, I grabbed a coffee, and suddenly, inspected my ability to survive a train trip over so many days. 

I'll be the first to admit I get people overload at times, but I thought, Karen you need to suck it up, there was still a ship voyage to go. 

I needn't have worried. We were travelling in a luxury glass topped car, a 70th birthday wish for one of our intrepid travellers. 

And, the train trip lived well and truly up to its reputation. Anyone who knows me, knows, I love really good food. 

Don't get me wrong I'm not opposed to junk food, but good cuisine will win me over every time.  

The food was there in spades. I felt we never stopped eating from breakfast, lunch, dinner, interposed with morning and afternoon teas, cocktails, and drinks of your choice. 

I don't want you to think all I did was eat and drink, even though, I did quite a bit of both, sitting back, taking in the magnificent scenery, and nightly motel stops.

As we travelled, the guide recounted fascinating tales of the Gold Rush, and we travelled through the majestic Jasper National Park. An 11,000 sq km home to incredible scenery and wildlife. 

Rugged Mountains 

The terrain was breath taking. The train climbs 3000 feet over 20 miles of steep grades, and takes in mountains, glaziers, gorges, waterfalls, bridges, blue glacial waters, and spiral tunnels. 

An amazing start to our three week journey. I loved every minute of that this trip, and would be happy to turn around and do it all again. 

What is one of your special trips.