Rocky Mountaineer train trip -Vancouver to Jasper(days 29-32)

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Over the last few days we have traveled by special train from Vancouver to Jasper staying one night in a town called Kamloops. The train was a double decker with a clear see through roof and the mountainous scenery was very spectacular. the service on the train was fabulous and I will need to run off many calories given the quality and quantity of the food- the staff on the train were great too- got customer service down pat. We have stayed in the Jasper lodge hotel for the last two days and tomorrow head off to walk on a glacier in Banff- life continues to be tough. Will talk again in a few days and update you how I am going with my american/Canadian beer drinking - some photos included to cover the activities.

Take care.

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Photos

Rocky Mountaineer train trip -Vancouver to Jasper(days 29-32)
Early morning departure from Vancouver on yet another adventure

A close up of Pyramid Mountain
what do you reckon?

Pyramid Mountain in Jasper
the scenery around here is jaw dropping on occasions - i hope this photo gives you that feeling.

Train traveling
there were 41 carriages or 1325 people on the train as it made its way to the rockies

Fraser River
The train line follows the Fraser river - several million salmon swim up this river every year to spawn.

bridges along the way
This bridge span the Fraser river- been there nearly 80 years

another train view
you get a feel how long the train was

Stark country side
I was surprised that the country side was so arid and dry - much like central Australia- for the first day of the trip

My beautiful wife Cheryll
Cheryll is enjoying our holiday and turns 56 on Tuesday 13 August - we have booked dinner at Fairmount in Lake Louise to celebrate the occasion.

A small waterfall
this was described as a small waterfall - you should see it in Spring when the snow starts to melt.

Visitor information center in Jasper
This building constructed in 1913 is typical of the architecture in this part of Canada