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Daily Archives: August 11, 2017

Week #36: Planes, Trains and Ice Explorers?

This week, I have been traveling through the Canadian Rockies via airplane, train, ferry, bus, floatplane, raft and shuttle.  Cramming all those methods of travel into one short week brings to mind a multitude of thoughts about the magic of traveling, both in real life and in Hollywood lore. Between the train ride and our last stop at the Banff Springs Hotel which can only be described as a luxurious English castle complete with outstanding history, rich decor and breathtaking views; it made me long for what must have been the heyday of true luxury travel, even if it never…