2 Travel adventures Canada

Coast to Coast USA

21 augustus 2016 -12 september 2016 (22 days)

As we walk to the boulevard, we can already hear the roar of the waterfall growing louder. The sight of the massive stream plunging downward is breathtaking. A huge volume of water crashes down about fifty meters onto the rocks and into the river below. The mist created by the spray surrounds the falls. Boats full of tourists wearing ponchos sail through the mist, getting very close to the waterfalls. The red ponchos are from the Canadian boats, the blue ones from the American side. We take an elevator down to the “Journey behind the Falls.” At the bottom, we’re given a yellow poncho — definitely necessary. On the observation deck, we’re soaked by the mist of the Niagara Falls. From here, we have a beautiful view up at the Horseshoe Falls. Through a tunnel in the rocks, we reach two viewing portals behind the waterfall. Water crashes down right in front of our eyes.

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Canada

Curling

Accuracy is important in curling

Toronto

The square in front of Toronto City Hall

Town of Hope

The town of Hope situated among the mountains

Ronald on snow scooter

Ronald full speed on the snow scooter

Wintertrip Canada

18 febr - 1 maart 2007 (12 days)

The dogs are already waiting impatiently for us. Each sled takes two people: one sits in the sled, the other drives it by standing on the back. Halfway through, we switch. We get a quick briefing about the sleds, as the dogs are getting restless and eager to go. Over the barking of many dogs, we’re told it’s important to always hold onto the sled and brake in time. “The idea is that during the descent, the dogs arrive first and then the sled.” One by one, the teams are unhooked and set off. The first few meters are especially thrilling. Until the dogs settle into their rhythm, light braking is necessary. Then we glide through the winter landscape, and the view is breathtaking.

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