Alberta Bound

Once again we find ourselves in Alberta.

Sunday

We started the day on the early morning ferry from Departure Bay, with a boat-load of Olympic supporters who were already in a party mood, anticipating the big hockey game that most of them were probably heading for.

Fortunately for us, not many of them arrived by car, so the traffic was very light getting through Vancouver and we were quickly on our way across BC.

Because of the early start, we were able to easily drive all the way to Jasper before dark, picking up the CBC radio broadcasts sporadically which kept us up to date on the game. The overtime goal was made just as we passed through Valemount. When we arrived in Jasper, there were still revellers in the streets and you could hear the national anthem echoing from the bars and hotels.

In the morning, the town seemed deserted. All of the weekend skiers were gone and the streets were quiet. So, after a lazy morning in Jasper, we made our way to Edmonton in the early afternoon, where we are once again holed up in Susanne's mothers basement for the duration of our stay.

I had the first of my doctor's appointments on Tuesday and, of course, I have been forced to set up another appointment for tests later in the month. At this rate we will never get to do any sailing; but hope springs eternal.