On the road - to Calgary

Well, we finally got underway.  Lucky we have a mini-van - all the stuff that the den-parents take.  And, just as I suspected, Rusty and Micky are coming with us.  What a crew! No sooner started than we had to stop for fuel. 

But once Den Mom Dorothy was driving we made good time.

We left Edmonton behind.

and soon saw more snow as we neared Red Deer

We saw a flock of combines sleeping.

Then we were in Red Deer and heard stories about Den Dad Franklin teaching at Red Deer College "back in the day"

We all got to go for Lunch at the Capri Hotel (although it is now called The Sheraton Red Deer)

We ordered Honey BBQ - delicious

Then we sat by the Christmas Tree and had our photo taken.

Left - right: Jeremy, Micky, Rudy, Rusty
in Red Deer, Alberta Dec. 12, 2011

Hi, Everyone.  Rudy here!  We were just out of Red Deer when we saw the MOUNTAINS  - exciting!  

They were spectacular.  But when we got to Calgary, it was dark and we had to go and visit relatives.  Here I am with Den Dad's nephew.  Not only is he big but he has a black belt in, and instructs, Bujinkan!  I was excited (or maybe scared?) Anyway, we're safely in our room now and ready for another ADVENTURE tomorrow.  Good night - from Rudy!