Glacier National Park and Banff, Canada
July 23 - August 8, 2013
We spent today in the town of Canmore. It is a small community known for it's artist community, Ammorlite factory, hiking trails, cafes and Oh Canada, Eh?, a dinner theater.
Our first stop was at the Ammorlite factory and we went there hoping to find a small piece to buy. Eh? HA, Eh! They are extremely expensive (even small chips) and beautiful. It is taken from the outer shells of fossilized ammonites. It's story is fascinating. The catalog can be found at the following link if you want to order something.
ammonitefactory.com/ammolite-history/ammolite-mining/
After enjoying lunch at an outdoor cafe on main street, we hiked on one of their many trails that take advantage of the river that flows through the town. It was a fun walk as we talked to several walkers that were residents of Canmore. We got a different perspective than when we jostled with other tourists for a spot to take a picture.
The dinner theater, Oh Canada, Eh?, used food, story and song to educate about Canada in a fun way. It was an evening of sing alongs and laughs.
Next blog: What Were We Thinking?
As you probably remember, in keeping in the true spirit of a cappella, my singing was a worshipful experience for everyone. This show wasn't appropriate for my talent with that song. Glad it made such an impression on you.
ReplyDeletenow that's something that would be worth a listen ... did they think you were a famous country western singer on holiday?
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