Day 18, September 6, 2018 Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada

Since we had another day here and Nanette brought her passport, we decided to go and visit Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta Canada

First time Nanette DROVE through customs - first time Nanette and I to visit Alberta - seems to be the trip of firsts.

Over half of Waterton National Park is closed due to the forest fires last year.  You can see the dead trees.  I suppose closed to allow the area to naturally rejuvenate itself.






Found waterfall close by Waterton Village, not far from road.  Again, we could have spent the day there just listening to the water.  So peaceful.  Waterton Village very quaint.  Had lunch and a Canadian micro brew at Trappers Mountain Grill in "downtown" Waterton where you can get a ribeye steak for $45.  Of course that is Canadian dollars, but still thought it a bit high when I can buy two rib eyes for $14 ($7 each) and that is in US dollars.  Guess it is a tourist area and figure they have to make their money when they can (in the summer).

Stopped by Lower Waterton Lake where Nanette was able to stick her toe in the water, Canadian water!  Temperature not bad.  Air temperature mid 60s like 65 and water temperature was about the same.  It is the end of the summer.  Bet in the spring that water temp is closer to 40 if not below.

Dilligently looked for wildlife, but only had a cow encounter on the road.  Open ranges here so the cows are right along the road.  Do need to watch out for them.  Nanette almost hit one standing on the side of the road.

Some cows were lying next to the road, so I rolled down my window to take their picture, yelled "Cheese" and one of the cows turned to look at me and mooed.  It was pretty cool.  I think that cow was just a ham for the camera....









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