Subj : Re: Coming to Canada
To   : Ward Dossche
From : George Pope
Date : Wed Mar 01 2023 07:03:04

>> So how was Calgary during your transfer/layover?
> Calgary is a beautifull airport to fly into and out of.
> The main advantage for me is that I fly a lot into Montana. Via a US gateway
>that can become expensive because of 2 flight changes and the last leg often i
> a CRJ200, meaning fills up quickly and elbow room is at a premium.
>Calgary is an intercontinental airport taking flights non-stop straight out of
> Europe, no expensive transfer fees, immigration is so low profile you need to
> wonder all the time "have we passed it already?". Every time I've been there
> everything was easy, it was not a fight nor struggle for survival such as New
> York airports often are. I like it.
> Then I always stay at the Holiday Inn North at the Barlow Trail. Great rooms,
> excellent pool and a restaurant which serves a burger with Boursin cheese to
> die for. In the morning their shuttle takes me to the car rental that way I
> save a day on rental charges.
> After that, just take highway-2 south and keep going until you hit the US
> border. Beautiful drive, especially in wintery environments.
> I always stop at Nanton at the Bomber Command Museum, I find it a fascinating
> place...
> Generally, I like Southern Alberta.
> I once flew via Vancouver coming from Paris (France). At immigration and
>customs they said "Transfering to Westjet? Don't need to see your passport" ..
> " But, but ... I've got a minor with me (10yr old granddaughter at the time).
> don't you need to check the parental consent?" ... "No sir, everything's fine
> ..." ... :-)
> Try passing a US border and they treat you like a common criminal.
>> Was it worth leaving the older civilization of Europe for the USA for
>> that  time?
> Hmmmm ... you need to define what "civilized" means ...

Gad we could treat you well on your "via". . . :) 

I guess I meant "civilized" that time as "less grossly UNCivilized & with  universal healthcare coverage."

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