Rocky Mountaineer I

Some of you may have already read about this adventure on the O blog.  The story is the same but the pictures are mine :)  

Two weeks ago today, on a Thursday, we were blessed to go as an extended family on the Rocky Mountaineer train to Whistler and back.  It was a gift from Gramma that gave us wonderful memories (and lots of pictures!)  Thanks Gramma!!!  We stayed overnight in North Vancouver and headed out early in the morning to the train station.  The kids were very excited!  It was a blessing to be able to go with everyone, even Carolyn, Brody and Clayton!  A few highlights of our trip there (more to come of Whistler and the return trip).

We prepared for rain but were blessed to stay dry and even warm enough!

We were welcomed with red carpet, patriotic flags, and cute children :)

 

Gramma was happy to spend time with her American son-in-law and grandson.

 

The first feature we passed was the Lion's Gate bridge and Stanley Park.

 The open air car was breezy but exciting to be in.  This car used to be part of the Royal Hudson, which I went on as a kid with my mom's family!

 Whiskey Jack falls - we were told if we got wet, we'd be ten years younger!  How would that apply to 3 year old Chelsie?!

 The kids loved looking out of the open air car.  

Chelsie and Clayton

 

While it looks like we were speeding along, we didn't go very fast.  The scenery was important.

 

Extra snuggles with Gramps.  She had a nice nap on his lap shortly after this shot.

 

Brian enjoying the family time.

 We had many beautiful views of the Ocean, mountains, and God's greatness in His Creation.

 

Three lovely ladies.

 Trestle bridges over amazing canyons with rushing rivers...

 This bridge curved so we could easily see the front of the train from the open air car - a very neat experience!

 You can see how high up we were and what an amazing bridge this was!

 

I kept getting Krista's head in my pictures so I finally yelled for her to turn around and wave :)

 Steve showing two kids the view from the back car.

 

Most of the family in our train car.  We were thankful to be given the back part of a car - we could somewhat contain the kids this way.

 Enjoying pictures already taken.

 

The youngest grandchild (until August, dv :)) playing on the seat with Daddy.

Cheesy girl

 

The open air car seen from the outside.

 

We were brought by bus to Whistler's centre - these girls enjoyed sharing the back seat.

More to come...many pictures taken that day!