Day 7 wasa lake to kikomun

Day 7. Had a good night sleep. Turned in a little early last night. Got up at 6. Actually I was up at 430,530 and watch Carrie sleep till 630. We packed up and headed for breakfast. No dew last night so the tent was dry. 

The lake was calm in the morning so that meant the headwind from yesterday should be better. Not too cold this morning either. 

The sun came up over the mountians and warmed us up. Few climbs this morning but it was a good ride. 

The first stop was busy. Home made cookies. They were great. 

Fort Steele is a quaint little town. 

Streams , valleys and mountians. 

The mountians in the background seem to bee following us. 

As we got closer the sun was just peaking over the mountians   

Right after carrie's stop we stopped at a trout hatchery. Bob bought some fish food and fed the fish. 

There were some big fish. 

I guess this is where the fish go. 

More great views. And a load of coal. 

This is my where's Waldo pic except you have to find the deer. 

Last rest stop and we found Albert. We told him we were going to race him in but actually had no intentions of racing him. 

Bob pulled us into the park. It was a long descent down into the park. I guess that means a long climb out tommorow morning.

Here's Jane trying her hand at hands free riding. I think she's trapped in an adult body.   See you tommorow 

Len. 

  

Raidium springs to wasa lake

So today started early. Zip,zip, click,click,click,shs,shs,spfssss. Tents bike pumps, kitchen noises. It was 6 am. Got up packed up the tent. Ate breakfast. Helped Carrie hook up the trailer. Pumped up my tires. Then bob Jane and I headed out. 

On our way out Jane spotted 4 big horned sheep. She also noticed that my shorts were quite worn. A couple miles into the ride I flagged Carrie down and got a pair of shorts to cover my biking shorts. It would have been tough to pull today with the view I was displaying. 

After a good climb we stopped at a lookout where we could enjoy a view of the whole valley. The ride was going well but there was a lot of fog. 

It took a while to realize we were riding between two mountain ridges. 

We passed an osprey nest. Pretty cool. 

There was a strong headwind today so we took turns leading to break wind. It was great to have three of us for that. We are all able to break wind handily. 

The first rest stop was a welcome sight. Fill up with water and today we had a homemade cookie. 

We rode past some cool formations. 

We pulled up behind a big group of riders. A few km later we were climbing for about 5 min when terry pulled up beside us to tell us we had missed a turn at the bottom of the hill. 

It was the best view of the day so I was glad to have missed the turn. 

We came upon a group of ladies that had stopped to enjoy the view on the lower road. They were yip yapping so their new nick name is the kletzers ( as in koffee kletzers). 

Climbing more hills with a group in tow  

At carrie's stop we had lunch. Tuna or chicken salad on bread. It was good. 

We passed over Dutch creek. 

Then we put our heads down and our work boots on. The last half of the ride was against a strong wind and it was quite warm. Team work was needed. We all pitched in and we made it. 

When we reached the campground road we stopped at a store. Jane decided to window shop and cool down in thewalk-in  fridge.  Another day done. Another 120 km. working hard but feeling a little better each day. We had supper and were hanging out at the tent. See you. All tommorow.   Len. 

Day 5 Johnson can to red streak

Wow it's Monday cool overnight, great for sleeping. Now hat Carrie got an extra blanket I've been warm enough to sleep well. Slept so well that we got up and all the tents were down except a few. 

After a quick breakfast we got on the road and started motoring. Carrie passed us on her way to her rest stop. We were one of the last ones out. I think people were in a but of a panic to get out fearing a tough hot day. 

After crossing over a bridge we head towards radium springs. About 120 km today. Soon we were into a long steady climb. 

My hernia was bugging me so I took it easy on the climb. This left me a little behind the group. However they waited for me at the top of the climb. 

The first sag stop was a welcome sight that even had flush toilets. The scenery was still amazing. So much so that I'm almost getting used to it and taking it for granted. The pass we're heading through had a fire a few years ago. We also went past the continental divide. And we rode into BC. 

We saw some people stopped along the side of the road. They were looking at 4 wolves eating something. I took a picture thru their binoculars so I hope it works   

There's two eating and  one behind the tree in the rocks sleeping. 

There's also one across the creek in the bushes I think he's hanging out to eat when the others are done. 

The views we amazing. You can see the regrowth happening after the fire. 

After carries rest stop we had a long run before our next big climb. 

Jane-barb , bob and I took turns pulling. I'm finally feeling like I can contribute a bit more. 

Last sag stop before the town. On the way down a moose ran in front of Jane so I stopped and flagged other riders to come and check him out. 

Nice ah Kendall ? 

We drove through the rocks to get to the town. It was cool. The climb into the camp ground was steep but the wildlife made it worth it. 

I rode right past a deer. A big horn sheep. Not too shabby. 

We arrived to camp around 3 so we shuttled to the hot springs for a couple hours before supper. It was awesome. Another great day. Enjoying the ride and the people. Also getting good opportunities to spend the word about poverty. Off to bed. See you all tommorow.  Len. 

Day4 Sunday in Johnson

So today started in true seatosea fashion  people up early. Breakfast was from 830 to 930 but ended up being over not long after the start time. However in true seatosea spirit people were flexible and things worked out fine. 

We ended up having a service after breakfast that was inspiring and uplifting. I don't think there's a better way to relate to God and his creation than being in such a glorious place. John talked to us about going up to meet God. And then we went to the rivers edge to talk about the river flowing into the Dead Sea. Because of Jesus the river no longer flows into the Dead Sea   It wasn't long but it was long enough to be impact-full 

After the service we headed to banff. Walked through town and had lunch.

  After town we went over a river to get back to the car. The whole town is surrounded by mountians. It's pretty great 

Oh ya there's also cell service can u see Carrie texting away. 

Look who showed up. It's Annemarie. She stopped by and it was nice to see her. She was on her way to a hike. Nice to see a familiar face. 

Terry made us supper. Tube steaks. So Carrie and I ate at the waters edge. 

After supper we had our peloton meeting where a lady from one of the groups we're riding for thanked us for what we're doing. It's interesting how bent out of shape people get over a lion when so many other people issues are happening

After a campfire and some fellowship it's time for bed. 

. It was cold last night again. Good thing I had an extra blanket. You had an extra blanket the whole time? Well it is the Rockies ;)

See you all tommorow 

Len