Flying Over The Rockies

The first weekend of October, my mom, dad and I traveled to Canmore, Alberta, for a helicopter flight over the Three Sisters Mountain Range. The helicopter flight was booked through Alpine Helicopter Tours with the hopes that the views would be amazing!

We arrived early. The flight was supposed to be for my parents, but my mom surprised me by saying that I could go in her place! Due to COVID-19 health measures, I had to check in and have a temperature check and wear a mask on the flight. My dad and I went to view the safety video prior to our flight. There was another couple who was on the flight with us.

It was awesome! The helicopter actually went pretty high. I was surprised because we were at the mountain tops. We flew past the Three Sisters to the other side over the Spray Lakes. I had no idea that anything was back there. It was beautiful! Our flight took us very close to the tops of the mountains! Very cool! Then we came around the other side of the Three Sisters and flew over the town of Canmore back to the launch site. 

Our flight was short, but well worth it! It was fantastic! The weather was perfect with clear, blue skies. It was a great way to see the Fall foliage in the mountains.

~Angie

Four Activities and Sites In Prague

Prague, in the Czech Republic, is a beautiful city. There are a lot of things to do there.  Four things you should do include:  The Dancing House, The Astronomical Clock, and The Petrin Tower.

The Dancing House

Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Nationale-Nederlanden building, called the Dancing House, is quite unique. The design is inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and depicts two sides of the building 'dancing'.

The Astronomical Clock

The Astronomical Clock in Prague dates from the medieval period (ca. 1410 AD). It is one of the oldest in the world and the only clock still operating. Every hour, when the clock strikes the hour, the Twelve Apostles move across the open doors at the top of the tower. This procession is visible from the Old Town Square.

The Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge, named after Charles IV, is one of the most famous bridges in the world. Construction started in 1357 AD and lasted until 1402 AD. It was originally known as the Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge, but has been known as the Charles Bridge since the late 1800's. The bridge is very crowded at all times of the day. Artists and artisans arrange themselves along its expanse. Halfway across is a shrine with a crucifix - the Crucifix and Calvary. There are also statues of various saints that span the entire length of the bridge. 

The Petřín Tower

The Petřín Tower is often referred to as a little Eiffel Tower. It has an octagonal shape and stands above the entrance hall. It is located on Petrin Hill, which has an excellent pathway that is great for hiking.

~Angie