Radioactive healing pools

We have had a good couple of days... we have visited some hot spring pools in Radium, they are mildly radio active but we felt quite brave and have spent 2 afternoons swiming in them... They have been developed into quite nice pools, and swiming in the sun in the Rockies is very cool... (I mean hot) the water is about 40 deg C.

We also saw a really cool rainbow the other day driving through kicking horse valley. We could see the whole of the rainbow arch, and drove straight through the end of the rainbow, neadless to say there was no lepracorns or pot of gold.

This morning we did quite a cool hike to Bugaboo water falls, the hike went well even though some of it we acidently went off trail for. Never mind the bears didn't catch us, although we did get eaten by the mosquitos.

Moving on to Banff next, we will probably do the drive to Jasper because it is supposed to be beautiful.

In East Kootneys

Got here safely and without too many near misses (Steve I am sure you are glad to hear that I haven't killed Sarah yet...) Driven over 1700k and am getting used to driving on the right, cruise control is fun.

We have seen some amazing scenery, millions of mountains, but no bears yet. We did go on a hike yesterday until we saw a bear print in the mud and decided to turn back.

We are staying in little more than a shed at them moment, although it has got satellite TV. I haven't missed an England game yet and have even caught a few of the other games. I can't believe how rubbish England are at the moment...

We are going to stay here for a few days and then find another cabin in Banff which is nearer to Calgary where we fly out of on Thursday.

The weather has been rubbish generally. Loads of rain, but we are more hopefull now that we are slightly more east.

Anyway... Looking forward to catching up with everyone when we get back... (Sorry Diana L, can't catch up with you so easily)

Canada Trip

Hi Everyone,

just a quick entry to let you know what we have been up to so far...

First B&B was really cool, it was in Calgary in the suburbs but only 10 minutes walk to downtown. It rained loads and we got drenched. The first full day was spent exploring the city, we went in quite a few cafes and bars. We also went up the Calgary tower which is over 500 feet high. They have a gallery at the top with a glass floor... Very scary, not for me (Ben) but Sarah was terrified. :)

We then started our road trip, 400k to Fernie. In the rocky mountains... Cool drive and I only nearly killed us once. Head on collisions while over taking up a hill and round a corner are obviously not advised... Learnt lesson.

We are now in a place near Nelson. We have a really cool cabin by a massive lake that dwarfs anything we have in the UK. The sun is out and we are happy.

We have lots of nice pics that we will show you (if you are interested) when we are back...

Oh yeah, got to watch the England game, so am well chuffed.

Ben & Sarah...