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2025年6月8日星期日

Exploring Banff National Park 加拿大班夫國家公園

位於加拿大落基山脈的中心,班夫國家公園是一個令人驚嘆的目的地,以其巍峨的山峰、原始的湖泊以及豐富的歷史而聞名。作為加拿大第一個國家公園,成立於1885年,班夫已成為全球戶外愛好者和自然愛好者的著名聖地。如果您首次造訪,這本指南將幫助您從美國新澤西州開始您的旅程,探索必看景點,並欣賞公園迷人的歷史。我沒有去過,我正在收集資訊為未來的旅行做準備。

Introduction

Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is a breathtaking destination known for its towering peaks, pristine lakes, and rich history. As Canada’s first national park, established in 1885, Banff has become a world-renowned haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. If you're visiting for the first time, this guide will help you navigate your journey from New Jersey, USA, explore must-see attractions, and appreciate the park’s fascinating history.

Getting to Banff National Park from New Jersey

Traveling from the US, e.g. New Jersey, to Banff requires a combination of air and ground transportation. The most efficient way is to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is the closest major airport to Banff. Direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Calgary are available, typically taking around 5–6 hours. Upon arrival in Calgary, you can either rent a car. Alternatively, adventurous travelers can opt for a road trip.

Must-Visit Attractions

Banff National Park boasts a variety of stunning locations that should be on every first-time visitor’s itinerary:

Lake Louise – Famous for its turquoise waters and surrounding glaciers, this iconic lake is perfect for canoeing, hiking, and photography.

Moraine Lake – Often considered even more picturesque than Lake Louise, Moraine Lake offers breathtaking views of the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Banff Gondola – Take a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of the Rockies.

Johnston Canyon – A scenic hike featuring waterfalls and dramatic canyon walls.

Bow River Bridge – A historic structure offering stunning views of Cascade Mountain.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site – The birthplace of Canada’s national parks system, showcasing natural hot springs and historical exhibits.

The History of Banff National Park

Banff’s history dates back to 1883, when railway workers discovered natural hot springs at the base of Sulphur Mountain. To protect the area, the Canadian government established Rocky Mountains Park in 1885, later renamed Banff National Park in 1930. The park played a crucial role in Canada’s tourism industry, with the construction of the Banff Springs Hotel in 1888, attracting visitors from around the world.

Banff is also home to Indigenous history, with the Stoney Nakoda Nation having lived in the region for centuries. Their cultural influence remains an integral part of the park’s identity.

Conclusion

I haven't been there, but I can imagine, my first visit to Banff National Park will be an unforgettable experience, offering a mix of natural beauty, adventure, and history.







2013年10月28日星期一

Escape from New Jersey 2

逃離新澤西州2

 The town that I stay in NJ is very boring. Whenever, there is a chance, I go somewhere. Last Friday, I took a flight to Houston (to make a connect flight; transit) 在新澤西州小鎮,很無聊。無論何時,有機會的話,我去的地方上週五,連接飛行休斯敦




The display showed that the pilot needed to make a U-turn for landing:
顯示板顯示飛行員需要掉頭降落:


I had a delicious American-Chinese dinner there:
我有一個美味的美式中國菜


Then, I took a connect flight to San Jose, CA. I couldn't wait to meet my family. 然後,我灣區迫不及待地想見到我的家人


Spending a night in Bay Area, my wife and I drove to Pleasanton. 灣區度過一個晚上我和妻子開車普萊森頓


We went to a stadium and watched a competition:
我們去體育場觀看了比賽


Matching bands from different schools were there for the competition:
來自不同學校的樂隊在那裡競爭




To me, all the bands were good. Thus, to be a winner, you needed to be different from others. In this competition, the winner lay down on the ground to get more points. Of course, they also had a good story plot. 對我來說,所有的樂隊還不錯。因此,要成為贏家需要從別人是不同的在這次比賽中,獲勝者躺在地面上,以獲得更多積分當然,他們一個很好的故事情節


The End. 謝謝。




2013年10月21日星期一

Escape from New Jersey 1C

I rendezmoied Flushing City. I found, lots of barber and massage shops:



But, what impressed me was:


You can't find such delicious Cantonese BBQ pork in New Jersey... 

Escape from New Jersey 1 B

After lunch, I rendezmoied in the New York City, and arrived at 42th Street. I found an entry to Subway Station:





I got onto Q train and then transited to 7 train. The interior setting was somewhat similar to MTR (Hong Kong subway). I wondered if the trains from Hong Kong and NYC were manufactured by the same company:


I arrived at Flushing:



According to Wikipedia, Flushing, founded in 1645 as one of the first Dutch settlements on Long Island, is a neighborhood in the north-central part of the New York City borough of Queens, in the United States.

2013年10月20日星期日

Escape from New Jersey I

Yesterday, I took a train to New York City. Firstly, I arrived at a train station:



I got a one-way ticket to New York Pen Station. Remember, this was a one-way ticket!



When the conductor checked my ticket, he put a happy face on my ticket. It's a pumpkin face!
 

I arrived at the New York Pen Station:


Hey, did he also escape from New Jersey?


Lots of people in the city:


Lots of taxi in the city:


Lots of food stands in the city:
 

Lots of foods on the tray:


I ate lots of foods in the city... yummy!