Yesterday Mike and I went for a drive north on the Columbia Icefields Parkway (aka the Jasper-Banff Highway) to Jasper. It's about four hours of steady driving, but few drive that highway without stopping.
Being off-season, there was hardly any traffic. This makes it easier to stop for scenic views.
The only wildlife we saw were a few whiskey jacks (gray jays) but that's fine. It's their off-season, too.
We had lunch in Jasper, walked a bit, went to the rock and jade store and came out both richer and poorer, and made our way home.
I am grateful for the day, for being within driving distance of Jasper, of being two hours away from the Banff Park Boundary and the parkway, and I am grateful for the time spent with my husband.
16 comments:
That is indeed a lot to be grateful for. Especially since hubby's been having to work so much lately. Sounds like a lovely time--Banff & Jasper are both so awesome, you are indeed fortunate to live so close!
Crabby, it was wonderful. I hope I never lose sight of how blessed I am to be close to the mountains.
I have been to that area and it is breathtaking. You are indeed a very fortunate soul.
Fantastic. I love a good Sunday drive.
Now that is a drive I would like to take! I have been begging for a chance to get out to Jasper for weeks now. Are the leaves still yellow...or have they all blown away?
A wonderful grateful post Leah!
It truly is, Tabor.
Thanks, Chris. It was one of the best ever.
Dawn, I hope you get there soon. About a third of the trees still had leaves. The tamaracks have changed, too, so it is very colourful.
I'm glad you had a chance to go for a drive. And that's a lovely drive to take!
Thanks, Bag Lady, and yes it is.
We have lovely swamps, but they are not quite so inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Messymimi.
That is a wonderful drive. I love the fall and I wish I was able to take the drive with you. sigh!
Someday, Reb. We'll do a Thelma and Louise down the Parkway. Different ending though.
It sounds lovely and peaceful.
Mary Anne in Kentucky
Aye, Mary Anne.
Jasper is such a gorgeous scenic place. I wish we lived closer so I could take more pictures of the awesome mountain landscape.
It is a treat to be so close, Redbush.
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