Day Thirty-One Pincher Creek,Alberta,Canada

Today was just a drive day. Easy drive of 300miles with pretty much no traffic. Walt has discovered Tim Hortons so we did have to stop for a few doughnuts. 

There is bad news... Next we were going to drive through Glacier National Park back in Montana however the roads are closed. The plan is now to just cross the border (after customs check) and then drive the 150miles to hotel. 

I'm a little disappointed but Walt and I came up with a plan of attack next year to include Glacier on our way home next years trip. It will be in June so the roads will all be open and we can enjoy it all. (I'm also convincing him that Calgary here in Alberta should be added to our list) 

TTFN,

Ashley

Day Twenty-Seven- Day Thirty Edmonton,Alberta,Canada

For the past week Walt and I hung out in the Largest Mall in North America. We walked around both levels as well as checked out the amusement rides they had. There was also a water park but sadly no swimsuits. 

Canada has been pretty laid back. I'm no longer sick so that's a bonus. People are nice here and I can't complain too much about the else weather. 

We didn't take a lot of

Pictures while in the mall but imagine two super long hallways and double it. Some with attractions. The rides weren't as good as Mall of America but I did survive so that's a bonus. 

Next we are off to Pincher Creek,Alberta,Canada as a drive day. The last day in Canada. 

Day Twenty-Six: Brandon,MB,CA

We have arrived in the Motherland. (No not Russia) Canada. 

Took about a twenty minute wait to get over the border. Walt made sure to get my passport stamped so that was cool. 

Today was just a drive day as is tomorrow. Walt has me loaded up on meds to try to make me stop hacking. I want to smack the kid that kept coughing on me while in MN. 

TTFN,

Ashley

Day Twenty-Five: Grand Forks,ND

We off headed towards Edmonton. This is the last stop before we cross into Canada. I'm super excited even if I am sick. 

Oh on the last day at the Mall of America I got my hair done. Since today was just a small drive day enjoy my selfie. Hehe

TTFN,

Ashley

Day Nineteen to Day Twenty-Four: Bloomington,MN aka Mall of America

Walt and I have spent the last few days wandering around Mall of America. The largest mall in the US. Four floors of stores and restaraunts. The cool part though was the Nickeloden Adventure Park. It took 6x on the roller coaster for me to open my eyes and enjoy the ride. Overall a successful trip but sadly I ended up sick. :/

Enjoy some of our Mall Selfies and some other attractions. 

TTFN,

Ashley

Day Twelve Thru Day Eighteen Chicago,IL

So we left St. Louis to head for Chicago. 

This entire week was dedicated to Book Expo America. I'll be doing an entire BEA Wrap-Up on my book blog next month so look out for that there. 

Heres some photos from The Expo

Jay Kristoff was amazing to meet and I can't wait to Read both Illuminae and Geminae. 

Last year there was 15-20 people that attended Blogger Dinner this year however over 40 people were there. Was an awesome way to end the week. 

Finally met my favorite Booktuber Lat from Katytastic

Spent a majority of my time hanging with these lovely ladies. 

Preview of some of the books I'll be reading and reviewing the next few months. 

After the Expo was over Walt and I spent two days doing tourist things. 

Went to the Museum of Science and Industry on Saturday. On Sunday we went to the Field Museum and the Navy Pier. We also enjoyed some deep dish pizza and tasty local donuts. 

Now onto Wisconsin for a drive day and then Mall of America for a few days. 

TTFN,

Ashley

Day Eleven: St. Louis

Today we walked the mile to wait in line to up in the Gateway Arch. The weather was a little misty but not bad at all. 

Because I'm a cripple we were able to take the closest tram so slightly less stairs. Guess there's some benefit of having an injured knee. 

The view of the city of St Louisiana on one side of the arch. 

On the other side you've got te Mississippi River.  Walt was a little nervous looking out over the edge through the window. I was more nervous on the 4min rose up the team. We were packed in 5 people per cart. 

After finishing up our morning at the arch we went to the old courthouse to admire the architecture and watch how the arch was built. 

Then we had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe near our hotel.  Successful day overall minus the afternoon of a killer cab driver. Missouri Stops are worse than California Stops. :/

Tomorrow we are off to Chicago to start our adventure of Book Wxpo America. I'll link up the next 3 days of our trip to my book blog since that's where BEA updates will be. This weekend will be tourist days as well. 

TTFN,

Ashley