The Ice Day
We started out again pretty early, our goal was Jasper NP by way of the Ice Fields Parkway. There were several places we wanted to stop but there is little information on the parking and towing the trailer makes some of them a tough go. We got in the first two, the third we just missed, the fourth I wish we missed. Down a long, potholed dirt road to find the turn-a-round closed and a big fifth wheel (rented) who had to do an 83 point turn that took 20 minutes. I got in and out quicker but we did not get to hike. Two more were either too full or too hard but we did get in two additional stops that were breathtaking. It was fine but we did not find Jasper to be as charming as Banff - nor as busy. We walked a bit and ate at a pretty good Italian restaurant. Then down to a KOA near Hinton because all the parks sites were long booked. There was ice cream but after three days of Cows I did not want to be on the ice cream down slope. So I skipped.
The weather was perfect, a glorious day. We saw both mountain goats and two black bears - all very close. The bear was 20 feet away - we were in the truck. The route follows the Bow River and the lakes were just incredible colors. Athabasca Falls was amazing - a deep crevice carved in limestone.
Cadillac’s Most Correct Viewpoint
I am still miffed, but not in a funk. And yes I looked up that word too. BdB is still hanging around. I will say he eats only grass and prefers to sleep outside so that aspect is not too bad. But his manners. Gross. If he was not so completely devoted to me I would drop him at the first pasture we come to but, well, maybe I can get some use from him. Thinking creatively is one of my most outstanding characteristics.
