Oct 11-13

Saturday and Sunday were cooler days, but still had full sunshine all day. The temps where in the lower teens. Saturday was more “normal”, less touristy day at least for the morning, as we had to comb Jazz. In the afternoon we went to the Banff Upper Hot Springs and bathed in 40 deg water with about 125 other people. Relaxed in there for about 40 minutes then back to camp. Sometimes there was a waiting period for the buses, so if we were in downtown, we would pop into one of the merchandise shops.

Changed, had a quick beer and then grabbed the bus back to town for a night out on the town. From St. James Irish pub then over to a family steakhouse, dating back to the 1930’s era in a large old log building. It was called Melissa MisSteak, so we had to go of course (right Mel?).

Back to the RV for an early night.

Sunday, October 12^th – up fairly early and we headed off to a laundry mat we found that was an easy 10 minutes walk away. We haven’t found the travelling RV laundry fairy yet, but we’re still looking. Went back home late morning for breakfast, then to town to find a place to skype the families Thanksgiving get together. Found a great pub with a quiet back room at the Elk and Oarsman. Spoke to and saw the family, had lunch (Pizza – with elk meat, caramelized onions, roasted peppers) – Mmmmm!!!

Got back to camp for a late afternoon campfire, and BBQ’d lamb and Kathy’s special potatoes. (you know which ones….) After dinner we spent a couple of hours at the neighbors campfire having enjoyable conversation and Jazz was able to hang out with her new friend – Soupy Sales a 7 year old Ole English Sheep Dog.

Monday we had a late morning sleep in, then packed up and headed to Lake Louise Camp ground about 55 kms north arriving around 2 pm. Had a lazy afternoon including a campfire and a couple of games of scrabble amongst the pines! Very peaceful!!

Turkey medallions and roast potatoes for our Thanksgiving dinner.

Off to BC tomorrow.

See you on the other side of the Rockies!