The Nomads

Left Protector Mtn. Provincial Park, Alberta

Temps: 10C

Cold and Raining

We were up early, packed during a short break in the rain, and on the road by eight after a cold rainy night.

The Parkway runs through some imposing and beautiful country and the early morning views of Castle Mountain with its top wreathed in misty cloud, and the jagged peaks of the Sawback Range were quite impressive.

We quite enjoyed the the Vermillion Lakes in the early morning light on the way, and the sight of “Hole in The Wall” mountain brought back great memories… my very first mountain climb, back in ’68! No rope or gear, cowboy boots and hat, and jeans and smelling strong of horse….

Cold and wet, we pulled into Banff for coffee and a tour of the town and the Banff Springs Hotel where I worked in 1968. It’s unbelievable how the area has changed in those forty years.

Then we were off towards Calgary and praying all the way for Chinooks; man, that was a cold wet ride!

We turned of the TCH towards Cochrane and headed north to Sylvan Lake the other side of Red Deer where Sue’s son Matt and his girl Brandi live.

Had a really nice visit and got the bike’s first warranty service done at the Kawi in Red Deer while we were visiting.

Richard playing Wii with Brandi

Kilometres - Daytrip: ? km total: 25,

Gas: $43

Lodging: Chancellor Park Campground $17.60

# posted by Richard and Susie @ 9:53 AM