Glacier National Park and Banff, Canada
July 23 - August 8, 2013
The Great Train Escape
The Great Train Escape
Gondolas to the top of the mountain. You knew that's what we meant. Early this morning we rode the Lake Louise Gondola to see the view of Lake Louise area, the famed Fairmont Hotel and bears. We were rewarded in every respect. On the way up, there were 3 bears were in the bushes below us and the view from the top was spectacular. In the past few days Jolene, a grizzly, had been showing up at the top of the gondola. Her appearance dictated the sequestering of people in the facilities for as long as she dined in the area - perhaps 1-2 hours. We didn't wait for her to come for breakfast, but we think we saw her from the gondola as we went down the mountain. Driving back to Lake Louise, we saw another grizzly on the side of the road. This one had a ranger stationed on the road above and below her. The rangers stopped the cars and let her cross in peace. We don't know how she arranged that, but she had everyone standing at attention. Amazing creatures.
After a 2 mile afternoon hike at Lake Morraine, we had a lovely dinner at the Lake Louise Train depot. I know, it sounds like chips and a sandwich made 12 hours previous to the meal. However, the restaurant in the restored historic depot is for real. If you are in the area, make a reservation and enjoy.
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the pictures are stunning - it must have been great fun shooting ... - i am so glad that the rangers deferred to the bears - that's how it should be
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