Banff National Park /Canada

We distanced ourselves from the Gypsy life and decided to stay six days in Vancouver. A needed recovery time. After a couple of days resting on the sofa we took the bus to downtown Vancouver and on the way we were really surprised by all the homeless and drug addicts. It was very sad to see so many young people wondering around, trying to get there next fix. Downtown Vancouver had many new high rise buildings but like most harbour cities it had a touch of international flair. We went to China Town had some snacks and listened to the view of a homeless who caught us waiting for the bus. So our impression of Vancouver was overshadowed by the amount of needed people.

We left Vancouver on Thursday and the ride toward Banff National Park was my favorite feast for the eye. Nonstop giant mountains covert with pine trees in front of azure sky's with silvery glaciers decorating the perfect dance of colors. Many rivers and waterfalls running down the mountains like life supporting veins and touching the ground next to the street. Turquoise rivers carving there way along the valley. It is the perfect habitat for grizzly bears with plenty of Salmon in the rivers and tourists coming every year. But it is also a perfect setting for bald eagles, moose and elks. I just heard from the hostel staff that we have a big change to see bald eagles and couple of days ago a grizzly was seen in 50 m distance from the hostel so I feel that Till might have finally the chance to use his anti bear spray which he is carrying almost everywhere.

On our way through the glacier national park we also rode through tunnels and from the distance the openings looked like mouse holes and when we got closer they still looked like mouse holes.

So the first couple seconds after hitting the hole I was proud of my aiming ability but the feeling was promptly pushed aside by fear - the tunnel was dark and not one light bulb was leading me to the end. But this was the moment when I had the idea to name my bike and his name is Boxer. So the next thing I will do is donate light bulbs to the Glacier National Park.

Now my dear friends.....

Zennure