Friday, July 14, 2006
From the kids:
Hi hi hi hi
Our favorit things we did…………
1) field of dreams field ( eli’s favorit)
2) fossil hunting
3) niagra falls ( made of the mist, a boat ride under the falls)
4) going to the cubs game, they won!
5) custer state park
Michela and Eli
Artsy photos
Glacial reflections on Moraine Lake
Lichen on the rockpile
Interesting fungi
Summer rain over Revelstoke, BC
Lichen on the rockpile
Interesting fungi
Summer rain over Revelstoke, BC
Lake Moraine, near Lake Louise
We got off gthe beaten path (and crowds) of Lake Louise and found an equally idyllic spot about 15 km away. I tried to go for a trail run here, but the bear problems were so severe that they literally had a park ranger stationed at the trailhead turning away anyone in groups of less than 6. So, I ran up and down the "watermelon snow cone blue" colored lake instead. Not so bad.
Hiking up to the top of the rockpile led to spectacular views. The kids have been good sports about all the photos, but sometimes if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
Hiking has been very mood-dependent. Some days the kids are mountain goats, some days they're jello. I guess adults are no different. We've been to so many gorgeous mountain areas that I'm sure they blur in the minds of 8 year olds. I wonder how much they'll mention the mountains when we're stuck in LA traffic or Las Vegas sprawl...
Anyway, we've been on some 2 hour hikes (at altitude) and we've found that if we get the kids to lead, it works well. Plus, that way the bears get them first... nach.
Hiking up to the top of the rockpile led to spectacular views. The kids have been good sports about all the photos, but sometimes if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
Hiking has been very mood-dependent. Some days the kids are mountain goats, some days they're jello. I guess adults are no different. We've been to so many gorgeous mountain areas that I'm sure they blur in the minds of 8 year olds. I wonder how much they'll mention the mountains when we're stuck in LA traffic or Las Vegas sprawl...
Anyway, we've been on some 2 hour hikes (at altitude) and we've found that if we get the kids to lead, it works well. Plus, that way the bears get them first... nach.
Lake Louise
More Canadian Rockies
Climbing Tunnel Mountain, in Banff
Banff!
Perhaps this is an indication of some of the Canadian self-confidence issues? (hey, I don't make up these names, I just report on them)
Nailing a great campsite in Banff National Park
Lay day at a hotel in Canmore, AB
After 4 days of hard camping (can you say pit toilets?) we called a layday and got a hotel with an indoor waterslide. Needless to say, the kids were overjoyed!
