I don't think words can describe the majestic scenery I have seen today around Banff and down the road at Lake Louise. Even for somebody like me who isn't much a nature kind of person, I have been left astounded by the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. The extremely rough terrain also makes me appreciate human resourcefulness, how they managed to build roads, railways and power lines into such a isolated and rugged part of the world is just amazing. Before leaving Banff this morning, I went past Surprise Corner lookout which gives you a direct view of Banff Fairmont Springs hotel. A huge hotel built in the late 1800's by Canadian Pacific Rail to attract wealthy folk to come out here and holiday while using their trains. It has prime real estate with great views
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