Banff and the Rockies

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The ultimate getaway

Well enough working it's time to check out some more of Canada.

We got woken up at about 9am after 3 hours sleep with an offer to go to Banff. After a splash of water and some vegemite on toast (thanks mum, can't live without it), we head to Banff.

Being warned about the roads we carefully made our way there while it lightly snowed. The views were absolutely incredible, and i say it again the photos just don't do any justice. The mountains are endless and are so massive they would eat you up for breakfast.

Brandy drove us there in a Dodge and because the windows were so small we stopped every 2 seconds to take photos. Few parts of the road are quite dangerous and when the wind blows the snow accross there is barely any visibility. This aussie ain't driving that road anytime soon i tell ya that!

After a quick stop in Lake Louise we end up in Banff and I was the first to spot the castle! This is another Fairmont hotel which is the company i work for so that means discounts! World renowd, this hotel is stunning! The Queen has stayed at the Jasper Park Lodge, but I have been told Brad Pitt and Angelina have stayed there too. Im sure this place has had it's fair share of famous people!

Well did we live it up or what! We walked around the hotel in our Fairmont robes and slippers while sipping on wine and spirits and lounging around the fire place. Ahhhhhhhh relaxation. I literally felt like the KING OF THE CASTLE!

I will let the rest of the photos tell the story...

Dan.

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Photos

Banff Springs Hotel
The 'Castle in the Rockies'

Rocky Mountains
Whataya think of this?

Me and Brandy
This was our driver who got us there safely. Thanks Brandy, it was awesome workin with ya!

Frozen falls
A frozen waterfall we came accross on the drive

Me in the Rockies
Take the photo dammit!

Banff Springs
Love this Hotel

View to die for
No im not looking at a painting! This is what i enjoyed while i stayed there.

The Castle
Gotta love it

Banff Springs Hotel
A hidden treasure

Room view
This is what we looked at from our window in a STANDARD room. Upgrade next time?? Hell yeah!

Lobby
When you walk into the doors

Fine dining
Just one of the dining areas

My castle
Come in, get yourself a drink and maybe we'll play baseball in the hallway?

Chilling out...or warming up?
Errm Henry, would you care to fetch me some more booze please..??

Night shot
The lights are so pretty...and it guides you back to the doors when you've had a couple drinks..

Lake Louise Chateau
This is where i originally was going to work.

Lake Louise Chateau
From outside

Ice sculpture
Cool

The window with a view
Looks out onto Lake Louise

Comments

[Mum]

Marvelous stuff eh!
The photos are wonderful keep them coming, keep safe and keep enjoying yourself.

[DOUG]

THAT\
CRIIII-KEY!!! 5 STAR BLOODY HOTELS AND CREDIT CARD DEBT! THAT'S NOT BLOODY BACKPACKING! NOW, WHEN I WAS A BACKPACKER, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH. NONE THE LESS I'M ENJOYING YOUR JOURNEY. BEATS AEROGRAMS. OH, AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. DOUG.

[Alan]

WOw! How nice is all this snow! its friggin hot here bring some home with ya!*