Travelog for: Landroval

Hi,

Today smaug decided to take us to a lovely trip to the mountains . What was less lovely is that, to avoid afternoon thunderstorms, he made us start at a very ungodly hour . Nevertheless, after a bit we started having a nice view.



For the first part of the morning we aimed for that lovely grassy col …



…and when we reached it the view improved further.




Sadly, it looked like the trail was not going to be nice and grassy for much longer …



…and soon we were in the middle of a fairly lunar landscape .



Our destination looked deceiviously close…



…but it was quite some time before smaug eventually carried us to the top, where the view was spectacular .





Of course, true to the summit name, the weather was far from ideal, so smaug decided to quickly retreat down to an elevation where the odds of being smitten be lightning were a bit less discomforting .

Hi,

Today we had another day of decent weather so smaug took us again up to the mountains . Early in the morning we were still in shadow but we started seeing our destination in the distance.



On the other hand, we had a lovely view over Kananaskis Valley …



…and we could see the highway getting smaller and smaller beneath us.



When we reached the ridge we were aiming for...



...the view over the valley improved …



…and we could also see Kananaskis Lakes in the distance…



…and Mount Evan-Thomas and Mount Packenham right in front of us .



We also found a summit log and we all signed it. Of course you write way more interesting things while getting some sugars in the belly .

Hi,

Today we took advantage of the fair weather and went for a short and quick hike . It was actually still a bit shadowy early on the trail…



…but by the time we reached our destination it was a beautiful sunny morning .




Recently smaug has been less forgetful than usual about our sugar needs , and luckily today was no exception to that trend .

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Today we gathered to say goodbye and wish a safe journey to Arn, who is travelling to Norway .

Hi,

Today I said goodbye to my friends here in Calgary and flew out of the window to my new host .



I quickly checked with sammino the shorter route to my destination which seems to pass almost directly through the North Pole . Of course, my old friend was a bit worried but I explained to him that it will be a walk in the park for an eagle as mighty and well travelled as myself .



Before I left, he gave me a big hug and wished me a safe journey . Russia here I come !

Hello Dad!
I've reached my destination! I'm tired a little, but I'm happy I could do it on my own! The weather here reminds me of the showy peaks) But I was given a warmest welcome by my friends! Galiya apa says thanks for you present!
Take care and keep watching
Landroval

Hi Dad!
Today we went to the local oceanarium. Enjoy some of the pictures
Yours,
Landroval

Hello Dad!
My updates go a little late, since there is no snow at these pictures Galiya apa says it's abnormal and that it's too early for winter) Anyway!
Here's our walk downtown)
The pedestrian Baumana street:







The Kremlin street and the Kazan University where Galiya apa studied:





And then we sat in a cafe and tried the Uzbek cuisine) There was another tv with us by the way! From the Orenburg region)




I enjoyed the day! I hope you too)
Cheers!
Landroval

Hi Dad!
We went to an exhibition of robots this weekend!















And that is where we live by the way



Hugs and kisses!))
Landroval

Hi Dad!
This update is dedicated to the Tatar theatres of Kazan

G.Kamal Tatar State Academic Theatre:






K.Tinchurin Tatar State Drama and Comedy Theatre:







Thus, I am enlightening and having a cultural rest here
Yours,
Landroval

Hello Dad!

Today we went to a postcrossing meeting)) It was a big New Year meet-up with a Christmas tree, presents and many postcards of course))
Here is the report

Started at 13.00:



Met some travellers from Moscow and Arkhangelsk, had a nice chat!



It's getting darker



Finished!



The results:



Out and on our way to the post office:





A nice day it was indeed!)))

There are some New Year updates to come)) I know I'm late with them, but we were very busy at first and then out of the city with almost no Internet connection there)
So wait and see!
Landroval

Hi Dad!
Here is the promised New Year update
We went to the village where Galiya apa's parents have a house) Enjoy














Wish you all the most cheerful and magical in the New Year!^^
Yours,
Landroval

Hi Dad!
Another belated update A part of the festive weeks)
We went to the Kremlin to see a special light show, it was great! And the decorations as well)) Sorry for the bad quality, it was rather cold to make perfect pictures on the phone))
Love you!
Landroval

Hi Dad!
How are you there??
Galiya apa now can't go out much since her son's asthma, it's sping time you know. But! She has found some forgotten photos from winter))

There were several New Year trees around the city with different amusements around them! This one was near the racecourse:



(can you find a horse here in the upper picture? )



This was the only working fountain in the city! (the temperature is below zero, to remind )



The racecourse's small museum:




And a great news!!!
As I've said Galiya apa can't go out much now, but a friend of hers takes me to to Saint-Petersburg!!!! Splendid! So wait and see!
Hugs!
Landroval

Hi Daddy!
I was in Saint Petersburg and Petergof We went there together with another toyvoy - Dino, Galiya apa's friend was very hospitable to take us with her! Museums, palaces, drawbridges and riverboats, so here are my impressions





















That was a great trip! Now I'm back to Kazan)))
Miss you!
Yours,
Landroval