Looking Back

It's hard to believe it's been four years this week since we vacationed in various locations in Alberta! We had long wanted to see the majestic Rocky Mountains....and the weather was amazing our whole trip...

Beautiful Banff...

The views were simply breath taking....we spent a full day discovering Canmore....and hitting all the local shops...

And marvel at the beauty that is Lake Louise....just look at that water...

Just driving the highways was a jaw dropping experience....I love how they incorporated over passes so the wildlife can safely cross from one side to the other....

The highlight, besides the gorgeous views...was the opportunity to see elk...in Jasper!  We spent a couple of days exploring this little railroad town.  One local described the difference between Banff and Jasper..."Banff is Gucci....and Jasper is Dollarama".  Still a great spot to visit...we chatted with a conservation officer who shared his vast knowledge of elk and their habits....

We also visited Edmonton...spent a nano second in the infamous West Edmonton Mall!  The only day it rained...the mall was insane with people!  I rarely visit our rinky dink mall on a rainy Saturday...so was overwhelmed pretty quickly!  

We spent a couple of days in Calgary...got lost in Ikea....a couple of times...but loved Calgary!  We've talked about taking another trip....perhaps early next fall...

I know there are those who prefer the ocean...I'm not one of those people!  Give me a gorgeous mountain view any day!!  

I've turned the corner with Covid...won't be in a hurry to battle it again.  Mr. Seventies still testing negative....grandbaby is positive for it as well.  

I hope you are all staying well & wanting to get back to some sense of normalcy in the coming days!!