Happy New Year - Written on New Year's Eve

Well, it’s finally here. 2006! What will it bring us and how am I going to keep the resolutions?!?! Well, I don’t have to think about that just yet because of the fact that I am currently on a plane flying towards the UK. I haven’t had New Year yet but will in some time although you lot back at home have already had it. I’m pre-writing this so as soon as I get an internet connection then I will send it onto the web (you of course already know this as you are reading this now).

I’m flying with Air Canada on my way back home via London Heathrow Airport. So far, the in-flight movie (Must Love Dogs) has been stopped for my viewing because of broken audio equipment on my column of seats and my light doesn’t work either. Apart from that Air Canada seem to be doing a good service with complimentary drinks, good meals (good meals compared to other terribly bad meals that other airlines provide) and a happy face on the staff (happy considering they are flying when midnight passes on New Year)! So there you have it. That’s my current situation.

Well Canada has been pretty fantastic and as holidays go, this is the best choice in my view. In case you didn’t know, here is the trip that I have now almost completed:

Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
Fly to:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Stay 1 night in a Heathrow hotel.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Fly to:
Toronto Airport (YYZ).
Stay 1 night in Downtown Toronto hotel.
Coach trip (Greyhound Bus) to Niagara Falls.
Stay 1 night in Niagara Falls hotel (w/ view of falls).
Coach trip (Greyhound Bus) back to Downtown Toronto hotel.
Stay 1 night in Downtown Toronto hotel.
Train journey to Jasper.
About 9 nights in Jasper hotel w/ 1 night out of that in Banff hotel.
Train journey to Vancouver.
About 4 nights in Downtown Vancouver hotel.
Vancouver Airport (YVR).
Fly to:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Fly to:
Newcastle International Airport (NCL).

Wow that was a long list! Here’s another one with all the companies who were good on the trip:

British Airways.
Air Canada.
CBC (Canada Broadcasting Company - TV Channel).
A&E (TV Channel) for ‘24’ marathon on Dec 31st (TV program).
Channel M (TV Channel - Can’t remember why).
HOTELS-
Novotel Hotels.
Sheraton Hotels.
Banff Park Hotel.
Lobstick Lodge.
Coast Plaza Hotels and Suites.
Starbucks Coffee (for their Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino).
RESTAURANTS-
Jasper Brewing Company - Bar and Eatery (for their amazing ‘Big Easy Bison Burgers’ and appetizers).
Bear’s Paw Bakery
Maria’s Taverna (really good Greek food).
Banana Leaf (Not just the best Malaysian food but ‘THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED!’).

I think that’s about it! So anyway, thanks for reading. I’m tired now and I have a long 24+ hours ahead of me so goodbye.

Thanks for reading.