Banff, night 1

A pretty easy drive today, minus two idiots with campers (one from Texas and the other from Florida) who nearly cut us off and made Phil screech on the brakes.

We really enjoyed the Prince of Wales Hotel. We had coffee and breakfast, which was just as good as our supper of charcuterie and salads. I saw a fox catch his ground squirrel breakfast from our 5th floor window while Phil was showering.

We stopped at a grocery store to get a few supplies and a picnic lunch. We made it around Calgary on the bypass and then to Banff. We are at Johnston Canyon Campground with about a hundred other families. It is a high bear area, so we got the full briefing as bears have been in the campground almost daily.

In the morning, we hope to walk the Johnston Canyon trail. Which is about 7 miles round trip. I have Phil's poles ready this time. If we have extra time we'll, go to Lake Louise, although that's at least a car or bus ride away.

We had grilled porkchops tonight with Kale salad and rehydrated sweet corn. We have brats for tomorrow, but Phil and I scoped out the Johnston Canyon Bistro in case of inclement weather.Read more