Comments by "" (@michaelformaini7053) on "CANADA'S OLDEST NATIONAL PARK - What's Banff like NOW?" video.

  1. Hi Mike. Your namesake downunder thoroughly enjoyed this week"s clip. Reminded me so much of what I saw 31 and 25 years ago, but, boy o boy, the change in facilities and the zoo like atmosphere in Banff makes me glad to see your emphasis on enjoying what is beautiful in the National Parks and making up your on- road snacks to cure the tummy grumbles. Great to see the fitness regime throughout the clip as well. Unfortunately, due to an inherited inward goitre, I'm unable to exercise vigorously but I enjoy walking and moderate climbing and swimming according to local circumstances. Sunday morning in Melbourne with two weeks to go in lockdown (hopefully not extended) and you have 3392 views, 166 comments (plus this) and 505 likes already. Now something to make you laugh out loud! On my first visit to Banff 31 years ago, I picked up a hire car after coming down from Jasper on Brewster's Coach and went to the gas station to check I had a full tank of fuel before venturing forth. As I pulled out of the gas station I wondered why all these other cars were flashing their headlights until I realised I should have been on the right hand side of the road. I forgot I was not in Aussie where we drive on the left ; I should have twigged 'cos I was driving from what would normally be the front passenger side where I live. Fortunately I corrected my behaviour before we had a Three Stooges Comedy moment. No bent fenders and only a few anxious seconds for me and the others around me. Looking forward to your next contribution. Stay safe and well.
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  2.  @DownieLive  It did. Now that English gent Portillo has been downunder and seen what we have to offer. When you get time check out the youtube link watch?v=Ji09yCPTR4 (goes for a bit over 58mins.) where he travels from Canberra to Melbourne and experiences some of our sights. Enjoy!
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  3. James, I'm looking forward to when we can show Mike (and his family/friends that might accompany him) our part of the world (locked down Melbourne/Regional Victoria). I'll be commenting directly to Mike momentarily (around 09 45-10 00 our time Sunday). Hope you are staying well and safe.
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