Banff bound - lots of pics

S kindly let Har out before I made my way out of bed with a very sore back still. Schmitt's came in to join us for coffee and breakfast. Doctor Deb brought in Aleve to mix with the Excedrin for my back. (I forgot some photos from last night so please pop back a day to see them.)

Harley and her American cousins

I gathered snacks while S packed drinks/chairs then we with miss Shaina too set off just after 10. Our first stop was Kaylin's to deliver her t-shirt and have a quick visit and ice tea. 

Then we were off to the mountains stopping at cascade ponds first. It was blustery and chilly, darn it but that did not detour us.

Once we found a parking spot downtown (Shaina actually took it to park in front of Jacob's) we made our way to a brewery only to find I had my vaccination but no ID as did not bring my purse. Rats, luckily Shaina found another place that would take the insurance paperwork I signed the day before that let us in where we enjoyed a great lunch.

Deb picked up some fresh beavertails for a treat later on

Now off to get the car while Deb did a quick shopping stop then off to view Lake Louise. 

Lake Moraine was next climbing to almost the highest viewpoint in the bitter cold which reminds us winter is coming. It was spectacular sight and well worth the climb. 

Back in the car we headed east with a stop in the city for bathroom break and a tea. Back at the ranch at 9 it was snacks (a couple beaver tails too:) and cards for us while Shaina was off to work in her office. We packed it in at 11:30.

Jasper joined in on cards and a rum too :)

Big thanks to Amanda and the littles for going to let Harley out for a pee and play and Britt for feeding her supper. XOXO