October 10, 2009 - Back to the Pass

We finally arrive at the Blairmore house where the Thanksgiving dinner will be held on Sunday. Amber, my stepdaughter and her fiancee made some lasagna. We sat around had fun visiting and watched some movies.

Nash takes a picture at Lundbreck Falls, Alberta. Below, you can see the road to the mountains is very white. Lots of snow in the NW quadrant of Canada and the USA lately. This is hwy 3, the hwy to the Crowsnest Pass.

The rug rats conk out as we go through the area where there are no interesting stops to make. Nash was hungry and i had nothing extra onboard. They started out with food from McDonalds so i had no idea that he would need more food before we finish our 2.5hr trip.

We make a stopover in Stavely to pick up an air bed and to drop off a box.

I decided to make this trip a Wandering Hobo one as i toured the kids around as we made our way down to the Crowsnest Pass for the Thanksgiving Weekend. (Canada) I knew that once the dinner was over, their parents would be in too big of a hurry to enjoy the sights. I wanted the trip to be very memorable for the kids.

Our first stopover on the journey is a little touristy town called Nanton, Alberta. There is a museum on the side of the road which makes for a photo stop. Nash has his cell phone camera with him so he was able to take some of his own photos as well. I told the kids to put their hands over their heads and pretend that plane is roaring just above them!

From the last trip there, i found two deer in the backyard of the Coleman Hideout. Wonder if i will find them back again. That was about as close as i could get to this deer lying down. It jumped up and took off as i tried to get a closer up shot. Have to get up in about 7 or 8 hrs and pack the car. This trip will be different as i am taking the sister inlaws kids along with me. It has been a long time since i have travelled with little ones! I will have to have the car packed so that i do not get distracted. Already have a list to follow... Onward!