Oh my. This was an emergency situation and the good people working here ARE MY HEROES.
I was taking a relaxed, scenic VIA Rail train ride back home to Edmonton…
…when the conductor announced that the locomotive is overheating due to the heat wave. End of the line!
So, I cancelled my train tickets home and bought a plane ticket home….
…the next day. I didn’t want to sleep on the airport lobby, so I call a cab.
Sunni, the cab driver, KNEW WHAT TO DO and brought me here.
The moment I walked in the front door, Randy made me feel like a royal. I was treated with patience, compassion and kindness.
He booked me up a nice single bed room, clean, quiet, clean bedsheets, fluffy towels and hot water.
I get a cleansing shower, a much-needed shave and brushed my teeth.
Checking in with my home base, I tell my neighbour lady that - HOLY COW AM I LUCKY I WOUND UP HERE!
Believe me, it could have been much worse (and I have had my share of horrible travel experiences) - all I can say is that I’m so grateful to Randy for his kindness and compassion.
I try to model my own behaviour like people like Randy - and I’m proud to say that RANDY HAS RAISED MY BAR. HIGH!
It gets better. The next morning, I get so much guidance and knowledge from the morning front desk people , Giselle & Tanya. A little comedy gold ensues with me buying laundry tokens with a 20$ bill…
…fidgeting through a purse wallet so I get loonies and toonies instead of dimes and nickels!
Wonderful wonderful!