tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post8076574352880579723..comments2024-03-28T11:01:52.555-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Our Canada Rail Vacation Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver to KamloopsMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-2658479965003475242019-12-15T14:51:27.416-05:002019-12-15T14:51:27.416-05:00Dear B McElhaney,
Sorry but both of us are no long...Dear B McElhaney,<br />Sorry but both of us are no longer available for consulting services as my husband is retired for 25 years now and he sure is entitled to that status!<br />His Spanish book is still available on line so that is your best bet here.<br />There currently is one on eBay with FREE shipping within the USA: CULTIVO MODERNO DEL CHAMPIÑON BY P.J.C. VEDDER<br />Glad you enjoyed these photos,<br />Sincerely,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33577340153220032532019-12-15T13:54:12.365-05:002019-12-15T13:54:12.365-05:00Hello Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder. I've re...Hello Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder. I've read of your husband's work with the mushroom farm in Hillsboro. I have searched and search for a way to email you with two questions but cannot find anyway to contact you, except here. I'm moving to Mexico after the first year to begin a project helping poor village Mayans move into a better income and Mushrooms are part of that vision. Could you please email me and let me find out if I can use your professional consulting services? Bud via BMcElhaney2350@aol.com. (the photos meanwhile were beautiful and are inspiring me now for a train trip with my grand kids! The Hell's gate water volume data was especially interesting)Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595248823116414581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-55216210300176915422018-10-27T16:16:17.996-04:002018-10-27T16:16:17.996-04:00Dearest Fabby,
Yes, this is quite an amazing memor...Dearest Fabby,<br />Yes, this is quite an amazing memory for both of us!<br />Like you, having fond memories of your Dad, you are doing now the very same for and with your family, in Europe.<br />Pieter is improving, a kind of a bronchitis it sounds like. He reminded me of how bad it could have been if he (we both) had not had the flu shot mid September.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-44438249322387552042018-10-27T13:26:52.712-04:002018-10-27T13:26:52.712-04:00Hello dear Mariette !
What great trips and amazing...Hello dear Mariette !<br />What great trips and amazing memories you have and the pictures to remind you when you see them !<br />When I lived in the USA and was young our father took great trips with the family and we so enjoyed them. Now it seems is around Europe every time we visit our daughter.<br />Hope Peater is better from his cold, it's Fall weather.<br />Hugs,<br />Fabby<br />FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-27826741297949738562018-10-25T22:50:51.323-04:002018-10-25T22:50:51.323-04:00Dearest Carolyn,
Happy for you for having had a wo...Dearest Carolyn,<br />Happy for you for having had a wonderful experience when you were 21 and traveled through the Rockies.<br />The Rocky Mountaineer started its trips in 1990 and it still is a privately owned company. They manage to keep everything at the highest level of service and quality.<br />Pieter is having a cold at the moment, we both got the flu shot one week before traveling to Canada but one month later he caught a bad cold.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50201400178983777912018-10-25T22:47:04.854-04:002018-10-25T22:47:04.854-04:00Dearest Sami,
Yes, it was just GRAND all the way a...Dearest Sami,<br />Yes, it was just GRAND all the way and we certainly will treasure those memories!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16782780793658210432018-10-25T22:45:56.770-04:002018-10-25T22:45:56.770-04:00Dearest Katie Isabella,
Thank you for your meaning...Dearest Katie Isabella,<br />Thank you for your meaningful comment and yes, we will treasure these moments forever.<br />Canada is so amazing and we had no idea that you are traveling through the rainforest then to the desert and into the Rocky Mountains. <br />Oh, the fur babies have forgiven us I guess, they had their special person to feed them twice a day.<br />We were overwhelmed by so much courtesy by all the personnel, on the train and in the hotels we stayed at. Good for living it once again, it gives a person hope!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50253238306938495482018-10-25T22:04:22.072-04:002018-10-25T22:04:22.072-04:00Dearest Shane,
Thank you for your meaningful comme...Dearest Shane,<br />Thank you for your meaningful comment! <br />Yes, this Rocky Mountaineer is such a worthwhile trip to make, at least once in a lifetime.<br />This was for both of us beyond expectations, it is so much more to see and live through in real life. Photos cannot capture it all...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-2416903860925758762018-10-25T22:01:58.126-04:002018-10-25T22:01:58.126-04:00Dearest Michiko,
Oh, I believe you would love to b...Dearest Michiko,<br />Oh, I believe you would love to be there with us!<br />As a matter of fact we did have people from Australia, from Japan, from Hong Kong, from all over the world.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38399301321900708402018-10-25T22:00:32.439-04:002018-10-25T22:00:32.439-04:00Dearest Dimi,
It was the greatest trip ever. We on...Dearest Dimi,<br />It was the greatest trip ever. We only ate too much and got so saturated by all the spectacular views... Almost too much to absorb mentally and physically! Most of the passengers did not want to go out for dinner after such a full day with culinary treats.<br />Glad you enjoy traveling along.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-79634494607001105712018-10-25T21:58:03.838-04:002018-10-25T21:58:03.838-04:00Dearest Noushka,
Yes, we both are grateful too! Gu...Dearest Noushka,<br />Yes, we both are grateful too! Guess we even had the best time of the year for beautiful colors.<br />It really lifts up ones spirit and being out in nature and walking is the best we can do.<br />You keep busy traveling and using your cameras too but it is the best you can do!<br />That no doubt makes Patrick smile down from heaven to see you so active. By the way, we did fly home on his 3rd anniversary in heaven...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-64548917671335972712018-10-25T21:53:19.625-04:002018-10-25T21:53:19.625-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Oh, this was a trip of a lifetime,...Dearest Tamago,<br />Oh, this was a trip of a lifetime, fond memories forever for both of us.<br />Indeed is your Japanese Physalis a relative. The orange color looks so happy and beautiful for garnish and I sure did eat them!<br />The view through the glass dome has proven to be spectacular and also very important was the height. Whenever we had breakfast or lunch in the dining room, below, the view was not as spectacular and it naturally affects photos. But either way, you were surrounded by such pure nature and views you'd never seen.<br />Hugs,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-62919134931433922332018-10-25T18:13:41.976-04:002018-10-25T18:13:41.976-04:00Dear Mariette,
What a wonderful trip you must hav...Dear Mariette,<br /><br />What a wonderful trip you must have had and many happy memories and lovely photos to look back on.<br />When in was 21 I did a train journey through the Rockies from Vancouver to Calagary and that was the most spectacular journey. Thanks for sharing and I hope you and Pieter are well.<br />Hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-30792564830804778012018-10-25T10:50:45.942-04:002018-10-25T10:50:45.942-04:00What a wonderful trip Mariette, great memories to ...What a wonderful trip Mariette, great memories to treasure forever :)Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16722032143835203442018-10-25T10:29:55.960-04:002018-10-25T10:29:55.960-04:00My dear Mariette, This was one of the best trave...My dear Mariette, This was one of the best travelogues I have seen and it truly makes me wish I could have had such a wonderful trip as well. How beautiful that Country is, and what awesome sights to see every single mile you traveled. Your photography was grand! The accommodations both on the train and where you stayed for sleep were just the best. I already know what the fur babies thought when you returned! I know you two were just as happy to see them as they were to see you. That was a vacation that makes me smile for you both. What a beautiful trip, scenery and how gracious all the train and hotel personnel were. XXXXKatie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-66041361588754598332018-10-24T15:51:40.945-04:002018-10-24T15:51:40.945-04:00Hello dear Mariette
What a wonderful trip on the R...Hello dear Mariette<br />What a wonderful trip on the Rocky Mountaineer!<br />The scenery is breathtaking.<br />I've always wanted to visit Canada and the Rockies ever since I was quite young.<br />It is part of the British Commonwealth (like New Zealand) so there has always been a feeling of family among the Commonwealth countries!<br />Wonderful photography and detailed history and information here for everyone to read - especially someone like me intending on doing such a trip sometime.<br />Thank you so much dear friend for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comment.<br />Hugs<br />Shane xxx Roses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33741350768109540672018-10-24T05:08:06.518-04:002018-10-24T05:08:06.518-04:00I would like to coming to in here ..I would like to coming to in here ..Michiko Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159172013948402225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-83550122796575332952018-10-24T02:32:07.939-04:002018-10-24T02:32:07.939-04:00Hello dear Mariette!
What a great trip you had! It...Hello dear Mariette!<br />What a great trip you had! It must been exciting traveling with this luxury train to Canada!<br />The views of the mountains and the river are breathtaking!Your pictures are so beautiful!<br />Thank you for taking us with you on this glorious trip! <br />Wishing you a lovely day and a happy week ahead! Hugs!<br />Dimi...<br />DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50434817880706421992018-10-23T14:02:29.044-04:002018-10-23T14:02:29.044-04:00Hello dear Mariette,
I am really happy you took th...Hello dear Mariette,<br />I am really happy you took this trip and enjoyed it so much!<br />Trips are a wonderful way to keep in good shape and have high spirit!<br />Your photos are really beautiful and show the incredible geology of these mountains, it is very interesting.<br />I am already preparing my next trip to Uganda early feb!<br />Warm hugs and take care of you both <br /><br /><br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-14322230304624143712018-10-23T12:18:13.366-04:002018-10-23T12:18:13.366-04:00What a great trip you had! I enjoyed your photos. ...What a great trip you had! I enjoyed your photos. Views with river are so pleasant and beautiful! <br />Dishes with Physalis peruviana look very pretty. The fruit reminded me of one I had in Japan. I googled and it's Physalis alkekengi - so they must be from the same family :-)<br />Rocky Mountain area is one of the places I'd love to visit. I should consider taking the train! I love the grand farewell by Rocky Mountaineer employees and the design that you can fully enjoy the view!<br />Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-90442449334116636422018-10-23T10:32:24.729-04:002018-10-23T10:32:24.729-04:00Dearest Krishna,
Glad you enjoyed traveling along!...Dearest Krishna,<br />Glad you enjoyed traveling along!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-36728766429006833032018-10-22T21:14:13.168-04:002018-10-22T21:14:13.168-04:00It was a great trip. I enjoyed each and every pict...It was a great trip. I enjoyed each and every picture. krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25037148535756093632018-10-22T18:19:56.191-04:002018-10-22T18:19:56.191-04:00Dearest Anne,
Thank you and you no doubt would hav...Dearest Anne,<br />Thank you and you no doubt would have enjoyed this vast wilderness, full of wildlife in its purest form!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-44982280709465753612018-10-22T18:18:56.081-04:002018-10-22T18:18:56.081-04:00Dearest Nathalie,
Yes, we both feel very privilege...Dearest Nathalie,<br />Yes, we both feel very privileged for having had this wildlife experience! We are not professional photographers and only wanted to travel light, no cameras... It is on our retina forever and inside our hearts!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-53688764896112690552018-10-22T18:17:15.352-04:002018-10-22T18:17:15.352-04:00Dearest Rosemary,
You are right, one cannot even i...Dearest Rosemary,<br />You are right, one cannot even imagine how exciting and incredible the different views are along this track. Canada still has this pristine nature and how wonderful for being able to LIVE it for a couple of days. All that while being pampered and dined at such high class level.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com