Much better nights sleep had by all. It rook a night to get used to the movement of the train I think. Had a 3 hour stop over in Winnipeg. Paul went into the railway museum for a look around. The ladies (and Andrea) had a walk around the Forks Market. We set off at about 12, only 26 hours till Jasper, where Daddy Beaumont awaits! Scenery has changed from forests and lakes to the prairie. Basically totally flat farm land. Yet again the food for lunch and dinner ...

We boarded the train 10pm Tuesday night to great excitement not knowing what to expect. Pam and Jill have a single room each and Andrea sand Paul have a room room with bunk beds. Rooms are compact but have their own toilet and in the day ab attendant turns the beds into chairs for you. We were greeted on board with a champagne reception were we also had chance to meet some of our fellow travellers (average age approximately 80 years old). The train has a bar are...