It is hard to believe that we were in Anchorage a mere 24 hours ago and now we are in Banff Springs in Alberta Canada. Our flight to Vancouver yielded some of the coolest scenery ever. You can't get any cooler than snow capped mountains and glacier after glacier. The flight was 3.5 hours and just stunning views out the window. Then it was a quick night in Vancouver, then up and out at 6:30 AM for out flight to Calgary. The screeners at the luggage scanners were flagging 80% of the bags for closer inspection. My solid deodorant bar was almost confiscated but I was able to argue that it is a safety issue, my stinky pits would be a hazard for everyone in a 50 yard radius. Calgary Airport on the other hand was delightful and our rental car was waiting for us when we arrived. We grabbed some lunch and drove to Banff. A great ride and an incredible little burg.
Here, here, lets light one of those Chinooks up
Two glaciers crashing together
Craggy and cold
It goes on and on
Vancouver here we come
We are in our room
Vancouver Airport
The drive to Banff
So scenic
The Fairmont is impressive
Beavers
Towering monolith of the gilded age
As I was taking this picture Leslie saw a puppy behind me
The cutest of dining companions
Snip here trim there, a gardeners job is never done
The gardener has an Freeze Pop to stay hydrated and cool
A grand entrance to the Fairmont
Around these parts the Beaver is King
A fine room with a great view
The Fairmont from the top of Sulphur Mountain
Day 19 of our Migration
