We started the day by leaving Calgary and heading to Banff Canadian National Park. As we were on the highway we spotted the Calgary Olympic Village Park. We just had to stop. Since it is still near 70 degrees, the ski slope and the bob sled slope were idle. Young people and adults brought their bikes and were riding a “jump” area in the park. We talked to some of the young people and they told us there were also great trails they could ride further up the mountain in the park. The picture included is of the Olympic cauldron surrounded by the flags of the various nations. James just had to get his picture made on the medal stand (I’m not sure which contest he won!) We left there and drove about 2 hours to Banff. I was really looking forward to staying at the Fairmont Lodge in Banff (I had read about it on the internet.) What we didn’t know was that this is the last major fall weekend in Banff and there was a huge road race (on foot) which draws thousands from the local area. Long story short – very few vacancies! We did not get to stay at the Fairmont but we found a nice hotel that was only one block from “downtown.” I had to have my picture made there because of the most unusual tree in the front flower garden. The temperature is very nice – the high was 16. That is the Celsius scale which equates to approximately 70. We walked downtown (wall to wall people) and were reminded of Gatlinburg in the 70’s. Very nice, unusual shops in really quaint buildings. James found another new friend – he just has to have his picture made with any “varmint.” We ate at the Spaghetti Factory and, as you can see from the picture, James wore his “game day” shirt. ROLL TIDE! The mountains from here are beautiful and tomorrow we plan to ride a gondola. Another great day.
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