(Written on the 27th from notes taken previously) We got going a lot later today than we did yesterday, which was fine, just... was. Gratefully, the vent flap bandaid fix survived the night without any problems. 🥳 It was still super windy in the morning, though not as insane as last night. This time, I … Continue reading 2024-10-19 (Saturday) — Kananaskis, Pt. 2

(written on October 27th from notes taken previously) My poor mom was cold last night. Apparently the crazy, and also very cold, wind was being funneled down right on top of her, from the vent to her bed. 🥶 She didn't want to wake me up because she knows how hard it can be for … Continue reading 2024-10-18 (Friday) — Kananaskis

(written on the 26th from notes taken previously) Whoops! Apparently the recreation site we stayed at last night was a day-use only area. 😅 One would think it would have been hard to miss, it was in huge letters right at the top of the sign going in... Except the sign was perpendicular to the … Continue reading 2024-10-17 (Thursday) — Still a Chance?

(written on July 25th from notes taken previously) Waking up at the Wapta Falls recreation site was similar to waking up at Mount Adams last week: The clouds were low, the mountains socked in, then and this morning. At Mount Adams, I caught brief glimpses of the cone, and here, I caught some glimpses of … Continue reading 2024-10-16 (Wednesday) — Lussier Hot Springs

(written on the 25th from notes taken previously) After I woke up, I again just wanted to spend some time alone. The mountains were still socked in with clouds and mist and what not, but I was able to take a few pictures of beautiful scenery that was below the cloud level. I went over … Continue reading 2024-10-15 (Tuesday) — Echoes of New Zealand

(written on the 25th from notes taken previously) The morning in the campground was peaceful. I noticed an owl had perched itself on the branch of one of the evergreen trees surrounding our little campsite. I grabbed the bear spray and headed down to take a walk at the river, in the hopes of seeing … Continue reading 2024-10-14 (Monday) — Jasper

(written on the 25th from notes taken previously) I woke up today, a lot on my mind. I wandered around a little bit, took some pictures. But my mind is elsewhere... I think we ate breakfast, and then we headed over to the dock where boats launch, so my mom could wash her glasses in … Continue reading 2024-10-13 (Sunday) — Robson

(written on the 25th from notes taken previously) It was probably around 11:00 when my mom went to bed, and I came back to the fire. Nancy came back to the fire as well, and we started talking. And talking. ...and talking. Gosh, we talked about so many things. About life, top to bottom. About … Continue reading 2024-10-12 (Saturday) — Broken

(written on October 24th from notes taken previously) I was the first out of the van this morning, wandering around the campground and then down to the river again. Wander, wander, wander. When I got back, mom and Nancy were starting to be up and moving around, and we set one of the picnic tables … Continue reading 2024-10-11 (Friday) — Campfire Songs

(written on the 24th from notes taken previously) In the morning, I had a bit on my mind, so I walked around a bit and decided to walk down to the river--bear spray in hand. I walked and walked and walked. I thought about taking a bath, but it was cold, and the sun hadn't … Continue reading 2024-10-10 (Thursday) — Dawson Lights