4 am came quickly after fighting Microsoft’s BS to try and set up a stinking webcam til 1am….. Saying to goodbye to the family was tough, but not unexpected.
Rochester to Chicago: No problems and had a seat between me and the other passenger. Maybe did some cat napping a few minutes at a time, but not quite sure.
Chicago to Calgary: Easy. Arrived and Depart from the same concourse. Grabbed a light breakfast and onto the next plane, a Canadair something or other. Those really interested can look it up…. 2 seats on one side and 2 on the other. I had both seats to my self. Might have grabbed some more sleep on the longest leg of the journey.
Calgary to Cranbrook: Cleared customs without a hitch. Grabbed some Tim Hortons and changed from shorts to pants…..Calgary was only in the 50’s(F). Had a good chunk of time to kill and then boarded the smallest plane I’ve ever been on. Propeller, 1 seat, aisle, 1 seat, Propeller. It was though, one of the most scenic rides I’ve ever been on. The Rockies are very nice from the lower altitude, and even the partly cloudiness was nice.
Cranbrook: Landed at an airport that might rival Ayers Rock for the smallest International Airport I have ever been to. Caught a shuttle to the college, got room keys, unpacked and here I am. Going to find food, and other things and may take a test bus ride tomorrow in preparation for Monday morning.
Customs asks how many days one is in Canada, so I figured September 4th to December 8th is 95 days for those who may be counting.
Various running tallies:
Calls Home: 3
Hours slept since 6am Weds morning: 3ish