2nd Tallest Waterfall in Canada - 7

08.07.14

Today we went to Takkakkakkakkaw Falls. I actually don't know how to spell it, or pronounce it, so that's just how I say it. (Update: it's spelled Takakkaw.) It was the 2nd tallest waterfall in Canada, and I was excited to see it. And no kidding, it really did look like the 2nd tallest. It was super tall, yet skinny. And even though it was a bit skinny, it was gushing with water. Tons and tons of water from who-knows-where. It was actually pretty amazing. Where does all that water come from? I know, glaciers. But the glacier can't melt at the same pace the water comes down, so there's gotta be a lake. But the lake will run out eventually. It can't be that big. And for the while that the fall's been, well, falling, then the lake should be dry already. Yeah, I know, the glacier keeps supplying the lake, but then the glacier's gotta be melting rapidly. I don't know, maybe I just don't get it. Oh well, it's cool either way.

Train

After Takakkaw Falls, and getting soaked from the mist, we went to watch a train. There was a huge train tunnel through the mountain, and it did a figure eight. It was actually really fun to watch. The train was so long, and at one point it was on 3 different tracks at once, which was cool. I don't have a train picture of it going through the mountain, so enjoy a picture of it by a lake!

Bridge

Then, we went to "The Bridge". It was kind of cool... it was pretty much just a bridge made out of rock. The only defect was that there was a huge gap in the middle of the bridge. I guess that kind of ruins the purpose of a bridge though, doesn't it? But that was that for the day, and it was a fun day.

Johnston Canyon, which was alright

Mountains and Lakes - 9

08.09.14

I'm pretty sure that this day resulted in the best pictures. We took a chair lift up on a mountain, and I love chairlifts. It's so nice and convenient, especially without skis or a snowboard. And it's nice to feel a breeze; and for the first time, actually enjoy it on the way up a mountain. And instead of seeing white everywhere, there are actually things to look at. Anyway, you probably get my point by now. 

Shadow

We were about two-thirds of the way up when someone told us there was a bear. So we turned around and looked, and sure enough, at the bottom of a hill, there was a honey-colored bear! But it was so far away and so tiny that I could barely get a clear look, much less a clear shot (as in camera shot). It was still cool though, since it was our first bear this vacation. It was just eating grass peacefully. But soon the bear shrank out of view as we reached the top of the mountain. And the top was beautiful.

Flowers!!!

First of all, the view was just breathtaking. The weather was perfect, and fluffy white clouds floated above scenic mountains. I could see lakes, roads, houses, and trees. I could see everything. Second of all, there was a field of flowers! Really pretty pink flowers. It was splendid (funny adjective). And I was amazed at how nicely the weather behaved. It was pretty amazing.

Bow Lake

Next, we went to Bow Lake. Which was, honestly, just as pretty. Everything was pretty today! It was made from a glacier, so the water was blue and crystal clear. It was really beautiful, especially with the way the sunlight sparkled on it. It's actually probably one of my favorite lakes. Ever.

And after Bow Lake? Another lake. This one called Peyto Lake, and it was gorgeous as while. I didn't like it as much as Bow Lake, but it was still cool. The water was a solid turquoise color, unlike the shimmering shades of blue at Bow Lake. It was an interesting lake, to say the least.

Peyto Lake

Finally, we visited a glacier. Athabasca Glacier. Technically, you could walk on it, but we missed the last bus to the glacier so we could only admire from afar. But it was huge, so admiring from afar wasn't hard at all. Still I couldn't wait to step onto that massive glacier. It was getting dark by then, so unfortunately we had to go. But we had done so much today, that I didn't regret a single thing.

not the glacier but oh well