Tagged With "9/11"

I'll be flying the Toronto to Delhi route in February. Looking forward to it!

So you’ll probably get the super-new plane…noticed after posting that some of the flights for now are being flown by a 787-8, but starting in February, it will be the -9… Green with envy about everything…except the length of the flight!

You can take your own entertainment on the Dreamliner DrF. The large screen in the seat back in front of you also has a USB port. The Menu has a USB option and you can charge those devices you've taken with you. I also recommend Bluetooth headphones to keep all those singing babies away ! I have a selection of music to sleep to.

Thanks for the bit of advice, Garry. I usually use the USB port to keep my phone charged. Air Canada has a good flight movie menu and I tend to use that time to catch up on new releases.

Great photo!

The good ole DC-10. That was the plane that took us places. Sorry to see her go, but on to the modern fleets. Hope to visit this aircraft in the museum in Seattle.

The solution to last week's travel puzzle was the Fight 93 Memorial, which commemorates a plane crash on September 11, 2001. George G shares photos and memories of his visit.

The DC-10, last plane to carry the Douglas name and almost the last 3-engine jet in active service, will see its last passenger flight within the next month as Birman Bangladesh airlines replaces it with 777s. And not too long after, KLM will retire...

Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.

A recent shot of the Perseid Meteor shower taken outside Elbow Falls. This definitely is my best shot of the Milky Way yet, with a meteorite streaking over the mountains.

Ottoman visits the Swissair Memorial Site, which honors the victims of the 1998 crash, and those who risked their lives in rescue and recovery operations.

Samantha delays her first slice of New York pizza to visit another New York institution: the Fire Department

Samantha visits the memorial in New York where the Twin Towers stood, and talks with other visitors about their memories of that day.

Thanks Samantha. It really is a moving memorial. I went shortly after it was opened and it really does have lots of places to reflect.

It would be a moving memorial, and you've share it very nicely, here, thanks. The last time I was in New York the Memorial was almost (but not completely) finished, so we couldn't see it. Guess I have (yet another) excuse to return to the Big Apple.

It was amazing and the views were incredible. It made me want to enjoy the same experience at other revolving restaurants. Thanks for the comments and anniversary wishes.

As many times as I've visited Vancouver, I've never been to the top of this tower. Will have to make a point of doing so when I'm next there on a clear day. Vancouver is perhaps the most beautiful city in the world (I know, many places are), but the setting is absolutely magnificent. Sadly, it's been overpopulated and is now one of the most expensive cities in North America. But it still is lovely, as your blog so clearly shows. Thanks, Samantha!

Thanks for all the information Samantha! Amazing views of a beautiful city. I want to get back there someday.

So glad that you and Gene had a good time. Vancouver is a beautiful city but as the good Doctor mentioned it has become overpopulated and expensive. Looks like you had some very nice weather though. Dining in the tower is a great way to enjoy the view. The last time I did that was in the early 80s. Happy belated Anniversary as well.

I remember this crash. They've set up a very nice memorial and in a most beautiful and restful type place.

Samantha and her husband Gene stumbled upon this 9/11 Memorial while exploring Indianapolis, Indiana.

Canada yesterday got its first non-stop connection to India, with the launch of Air Canada's four-times-a-week flight AC70. The flight uses one of Air Canada's brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Canal Walk is a waterside promenade for walkers, runners, bikers and sightseers, and a steady stream of pedal boats. Samantha shares pictures from her visit.