Day 14 - Jasper NP, Alberta

We arrived in Jasper, Alberta. On the way here, we got stopped by a State Trooper because of speeding (which we were unaware of - the truth!). He could have fined us but let us go with a warning and cautioned us that there are radar checks throughout the Park. We appreciate his generosity!

We saw a large herd of grazing Elk as we entered the National Park. It was so amazing! A little further into the Park, we stopped by a group of mountain sheep. They came up close, and we could feed them some old bread and take pictures.

After arriving in Jasper, Wally and I went to a Do-It-Yourself car wash. Tons of mud came off from under the chassis. Meanwhile, Ursula went to a Laundromat with our dirty clothes. Then we cared for our bodies at the Municipal Bath and Sauna facility. Oh, that felt so wonderful!

The city of Jasper is located in the valley of the Athabasca River at an altitude of 3,478 feet. We were told that there was still snow on the ground two weeks earlier. Jasper could be compared to Samaden or Zernez in Switzerland.

Wally's friends, Ruth & Chrigel, prepared dinner in the kitchen. If the weather is OK tomorrow, we plan to hike with them.Read more