Homeward Bound

The trip got more and more impressive as it went on.  Just when you thought that you had seen something impressive, there was something to top it - almost literally.

The last morning was an early rise to drive down the last 200k to Calgary and return the RV's and so we got on to the highway about 6am to drive south.  The view ahead was dramatic in the morning sun.

As we drove on down the highway, the view in front became increasingly flatter and the dramatic view was in the rear mirror.

Maybe the best thing in Calgary is the road to the Rockies, but we didn't stay there long enough to find out, but maybe we'll return.

Transport

We don't think that the North Americans have really stuck to Baden-Powell's original ideas.  Camping has been industrialised / mechanised and probably a few other things as well.  It would appear that our camper vans (Recreational Vehicles) are not particularly big. This camp site has over 750  pitches in the woods and you don't really see your neighbours as there are trees in the way.  RV's like this are not uncommon.

Often they are to be seen towing a large pickup or a medium sized car so that the 'campers' can get around and about once they reach their holiday destination.  There are many 5th wheel units which are usually V8 engined pickups towing large caravan trailers.  Occasionally they get a bit outsize like this.

So if you are going to get about in North America, then you have to adapt. This morning we wanted to go up a winding road which is unsuitable for our RV and so we rented from a local agency.

Nice paint job, isn't it?  Unfortunately, the driver came too!  Broom, Broom...