Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Whislers Campground, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada


Another driving day. It isn't far from Lake Louise to this campground just outside Jasper. (It's so close, we had the sounds of a rodeo PA for a while). It's only about a 2 ½ hour drive, so I took my time leaving this morning.

I stopped at the Icefield center and watched a short movie, but left without eating lunch because it was so crowded. There were long lines out the doors of both restaurants. Also, the idea of a $14 burger didn't appeal to me.

The drive was pretty, even if it was hazy because of the smoke:






I got here and it turns out I'm in the same loop I was in 5 years ago on the Alaska trip.

Tomorrow is another chores day – laundry.

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