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   >> So how was Calgary during your transfer/layover?   
   > Calgary is a beautifull airport to fly into and out of.   
   > The main advantage for me is that I fly a lot into Montana. Via a US gateway   
   >that can become expensive because of 2 flight changes and the last leg often i   
   > a CRJ200, meaning fills up quickly and elbow room is at a premium.   
   >Calgary is an intercontinental airport taking flights non-stop straight out of   
   > Europe, no expensive transfer fees, immigration is so low profile you need to   
   > wonder all the time "have we passed it already?". Every time I've been there   
   > everything was easy, it was not a fight nor struggle for survival such as New   
   > York airports often are. I like it.   
   > Then I always stay at the Holiday Inn North at the Barlow Trail. Great rooms,   
   > excellent pool and a restaurant which serves a burger with Boursin cheese to   
   > die for. In the morning their shuttle takes me to the car rental that way I   
   > save a day on rental charges.   
   > After that, just take highway-2 south and keep going until you hit the US   
   > border. Beautiful drive, especially in wintery environments.   
   > I always stop at Nanton at the Bomber Command Museum, I find it a fascinating   
   > place...   
   > Generally, I like Southern Alberta.   
   > I once flew via Vancouver coming from Paris (France). At immigration and   
   >customs they said "Transfering to Westjet? Don't need to see your passport" ..   
   > " But, but ... I've got a minor with me (10yr old granddaughter at the time).   
   > don't you need to check the parental consent?" ... "No sir, everything's fine   
   > ..." ... :-)   
   > Try passing a US border and they treat you like a common criminal.   
   >> Was it worth leaving the older civilization of Europe for the USA for   
   >> that  time?   
   > Hmmmm ... you need to define what "civilized" means ...   
      
   Gad we could treat you well on your "via". . . :)    
      
   I guess I meant "civilized" that time as "less grossly UNCivilized & with    
   universal healthcare coverage."   
      
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