Today we got an early start as we were off to Lake Louise. We woke to grey skies and a chilly wind, and when we arrived at LL the temperature was just 8C...a bit of a shock after 27 just yesterday! We dodged the crowds at the head of the lake and set off to hike the 3.6K up to Lake Agnes.This was a fairly easy, steady climb, up through low cloud with some great views back down to the lake. We arrived at the famous teahouse and popped in for a cuppa with perfect timing as it began to rain heavily just as we got under shelter. This quickly turned to sleet!
We did a quick walk along to the head of Lake Agnes and back....I was very glad of my woolly hat and gloves!
We then set off to walk back to the lake via the HighLine Trail. When we set off the lake was 5K away.....after walking for half an hour it was 5.3!! At the next signpost which said it was 6K we abandoned the HighLine trail and took the most direct route back down. It was pretty isolated and at one point Jon was sure he heard something large moving around in the bushes nearby. We did a lot of singing and clapping, and never did find out if it was a bear, or even a cougar!!
Once we got back to the lake shore we stopped for a quick bite to eat...can you spot the uninvited guest peering over Jon's shoulder?!
Our final visit of the day was up to Moraine Lake, which is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately it was raining heavily by this point so we only stayed long enough to take a few photos.
Back in Field the sun was out and the temperature a balmy 14 degrees. We had a fantastic meal at the local restaurant, the Truffle Pigs, and are now all packed up and ready to drive the Icefields Parkway up to Jasper tomorrow.
Great Lake shots but two references to food and not a single picture! Never mind, I'll look forward to tomorrow's jaunt to Jasper and keep my fingers crossed that a cake or biscuit might feature in the background. Safe driving guys, I'll catch up with you later.
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