Friday, June 20, 2008
Slept in on this our first day off from driving. Lake Louise beckoned, so the four of us hit the dusty trail. Backpacks full of trail mix and PB & J we headed out into the bear ridden country. 3 ½ miles later and a little more weary we landed in the "Disney Land" parking lot at Lake Louise. We elbowed our way out to the edge of the lake for a view of the 2nd most beautiful lake in the world. (According to the Discovery Channel.). WOW, its definitely something to see and worth every step of the hike. Rested a while and ate our lunch in the shadow of the Lake Louise Chateau, accompanied by the squawking nutcrackers who flew down to beg scraps at our feet. Connie was even able to hold food out and they came and took it from her fingers. The trail back to the campground was a wearisome trek, but at least it was mostly downhill and us old timers appreciated that.
Then it was off to town to do laundry, exchange American to Canadian monies, find a WI FI spot, and buy groceries. Mission accomplished on the wi fi, and money exchange only. We were told there was no laundry facilities within 1 hour of this tourist trap, groceries cost too much (pop tarts were 4.49 a box).
Tomorrow we hit the Icefields Parkway to Jasper Alberta. Stay tuned for more of our continuing saga.
2 comments:
Hey you bear huggers.Wally & I couldn't imagine being so close to those critters and not being at the Zoo! We're heading over to muskegon for 8 days. It's been great to read your blog.Safe travels. 4.49 for poptarts! Love, Jeanie and Wally
What makes the lake two different colors?
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