Pull Tight

A trip to the Calgary area wouldn't be complete without a side trip to the badlands.  Nancy was a little skeptical, but it turned out to be a highlight of our trip. We used GPS driving guide that was so helpful and entertaining I am thinking of contacting them to put one together for the area where I grew up. http://gypsyguide.com/package/drumheller/ Day started in the Rockies.  Sunrise from hotel window.  Wheat fields as far as you can see. As a teen I fantizied running a wheat combine and following the harvest.  Too busy on our own farm to pursue, but took a minute to admire the combines on the way to our destination.  Irricana is a town of about 1,000, with murals painted everywhere. Just off the highway along the way. This one reminded me of an old pick up I drove for a while, many years ago. Royal Tyrrell Musem in Drumheller is a world class musem of natural history and possibly the best dinosaur musem exhibit in the world. ...

Lake Louise - Nancy's late friend Myrt camped here as a young woman, probably in the 1920s or 30s. Said it was a beautiful place; still is. According to many sources it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Trail around around lake is about 3 miles. A lot of old goats my age hiking the trail in brand new hiking shoes designed for heavy duty hiking in any terrain or weather.  This path was paved or crushed gravel for the entire walk. The best part of their day was probably when they took off those new heavy shoes at the end of the day.  The travelers  Looking back from half way, hotel  Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise  in the distance.  There were climbers beginning ascent here. Chipmunk friend, center of photo.  Hotel Lobby Walk to overlook for Lake Moraine, steeper and longer than it looks. Was huffing and puffing by the top. Saw a bus load of seniors unloaded at the bottom, not too many of them were destined to m...