DAY ONE
We dropped the kids with Cody's parents and, thanks to Cody's nice collection of air miles, flew first class to Calgary. We hopped in the hybrid rental car (with it's strange push button start and extreme, almost eerie, quiet while running) and drove about 1 1/2 hours to Johnston Canyon which is just past Banff.
This was our cabin that overlooked the river. It was so relaxing to hear the perfect white noise of the river at all times.
We took a short walk around the grounds before driving to a nearby restaurant where we had dinner reservations for the evening. Baker Creek Bistro was recommended by Cody's parents and lived up to their glowing recommendation. We had delicious seafood chowder to start. Then Cody chose (from the eclectic menu) Rabbit Carbonara and I had the pan-seared Halibut. The dishes were top quality gourmet and we savored every bite. Then we finished with a slice of apple/blackberry pie with vanilla rum ice cream. Mmmmm. We walked off our dinner for a while and posed for this photo on the bridge that crossed the river near our cabin.
We went to bed early, tired from traveling, even though it was still light outside. It stayed light until 10:30 each night! Plus, we were planning to get up and take an early hike the next morning.
The cabins were rustic and cozy in some ways, but very pretty inside. This small gas stove was the only heat source for our 2 room cabin, but it kept us toasty on the chilly nights.
And I fell in love with this claw foot tub in the bathroom. 
All around us, during the entire trip, there were so many beautiful snow-topped mountains. This is the one we could see from our cabin area. I can't imagine living somewhere like this all the time. I don't think I would ever get used to the sensation of awe their size and beauty inspired in me.
Stay tuned for Day 2: Hiking to water falls, Lake Louise, and the Icefield Parkway...
6 comments:
Can't wait for the rest of the story and pictures. Looks like a wonderful trip!!
Now we get to hear about the trip! I, too, will look forward each day to reading more and seeing pictures. Of course, I could do a day-by-day of the fun we had with the kids! I probably matched your picture taking numbers!!! Does make me want to go back up there, tho. Those mountains are just majestic. And the temperatures are so refreshing. Glad it was a memorable trip.
I had forgotten when you guys were going to go...how fun! Can't wait to hear about everything!
Looks so beautiful and it sounds like you guys had a great time...that's awesome! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip.
Oh wow!!! So beautiful! I can't wait to hear about the rest of the trip. ENJOY!!!
Seriously, Knoxville would have been just as nice. We have mountains too. And a creek right in our backyard! Okay, so it's 96 degrees outside and you can't actually SEE the mountains from our house and I don't have a claw foot bathtub...you're so picky!
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