Post Hotel Lake Louise

... to get a photo of. I've seen a couple of squirrels and I'm always surprised at how tiny they are. I was picturing something the size of a rabbit and these are actually about the size of a small guinea pig.

This hostel usually has wireless internet access but it's broken down and they don't have any internet at the moment. That's been very annoying but can't be helped; hopefully I'll have it again in Jasper.

... the ski hill and some of the mountains behind and a whole lot more.

The next part was easy as it was all downhill to the teahouse that sits on Lake Agnes, well not 'on' the lake, but at the end of it. It was so nice, after a long days hike to sit on the patio of this little log cabin that now serves tea etc and just take it all in. The scenery, the smell of freshly baked cakes and coffee, what a perfect way to end my weekend.

... there would cost more than my entire two-week trip, which I budgeted about $700 for. Hanging out there for a while is good enough for me!

After taking some photos at the lake we ate lunch on the grass. There was a big group meditating near us. It must have been relaxing, although they looked rather silly. We hiked along the lake, chatting with people canoeing ...

... Our legs grew weary and our steps became shorter and shorter. Every time we hoped the ground would level out, it would start another climb around the next bend. It just kept climbing and gave us pause to think about getting into shape again once we returned home. No question we could all benefit from stronger muscles and improve aerobic capacity. But through all ...

... hoping to get into the campground. They always keep some sites for those travelers without reservations thus the lines.

We got a site with electricity but nothing else. Camping is pretty primative up here in the national parks. Few sites even have electricity. Once we completed setup, we got in the car for the short trip to Lake Moraine and Lake Louise. Lake Moraine was first on our list to visit. Once ...

... which is becoming busy as people arrive for the ski season. Lake Louise village has a few shops, including an overpriced supermarket, and an interesting information centre where we went after lunch. It explained in lots of detail the formation of the Rockies. We went back to the hostel and I spent the evening relaxing and reading. I bumped into Maake (met in Jasper and also Banff, now know how to spell her name!!) so I spent part of the evening chatting to her.

... a few older Canadians and did some of the walk with them, and I eventually saw them again at the summit where they shared their sandwiches with me, and we enjoyed the view of the Ten Peaks together. They even gave me a lift back to the hostel when we got back to base, and I then had a relaxing evening playing pool with James and Mark. It was the kind of day that reminded me why I love travelling so much - fresh air, wonderful hikes, and great company!

... knees is a lot easier than trying to jump up from sitting. After a final run for good luck with headed back down the cable car to the car by which time our limbs were starting to seize up. I woke this morning to a range of aches, the worst of which were from my stupid standing technique as I'd done the equivalent of loads of dips. My triceps, the fronts of my shoulders and forearms are in pain and I've also got a bit of ...

... ignored us and continued to eat his pine kernel until he'd finished and then scampered off into the surrounding forest. Fantastic. It was still Thanksgiving and we reserved a table in the steak restaurant (we'd done the turkey bit) and spruced ourselves up. Cosy setting, a range of Canadian style tapas for starters including fresh salmon in a dill sauce, although I wasn't convinced about the mixed beetroot salad that had peanut crunch candy in it !! Norah ...

Hey Everybody, Here i am in the magical Banff National park, more specifically Lake Louise. I woke at 5.30am and organized myself for the day ahead, called a taxi to take me to the Greyhound bus station approximately 45 minutes before my bus was scheleded to depart. Only glich was the taxi never showing up, i ended up walking down the street to the Tim Hortons and happened upon a cab there that got me to the bus station 10 minutes before departure. It was lucky that i ...