Banff

Another early start 6.15 am. The scenery was starting it improve to more of what I expected. The highlight was the Kicking Horse Gorge, breathtaking.

Met some really nice people on the train today. There was a retired couple from Arizona. They moved there about 6 years ago for the weather and golf courses (he plays 4 days a week). Then at the next meal break we met Lizzie. She is a Doctor who is interested in the South Pole. She has been there twice and intends going again. She comes from Townsville and resides in Tassy (closer to Sth Pole) she said it was hard at first but now she has friends and has settled right in. She doubts she would ever leave Hobart, the pace suits her.

Got to our hotel, and what a beauty it is, the Fairmont Banff Springs. We have given ourselves a small orientation of all the shops in the lobby. There is an additional wing across the car park, that can wait for another day. Off to bed now, we have 3 tours tomorrow.

Still having trouble posting photos. If I can't get it to work I will do it once I get home.

This is a photo of our hotel in Banff. It was built in 1888 and still has most of the original furniture.