May 22 – June 1, 2005
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Yoshi and I went on a 10-day trip to Rocky Mountains! Oh, my goodness… I really believe that good heavens blessed us. It was sunny throughout the ten days. Mountains, forests, lakes and water falls looked heavenly with the sunshine. I was so moved nearly in tears.
I felt like it was the very first time I ever saw “Canadian”-Canadian sceneries in the past two years in Canada.
It was the last trip for us before returning to Japan. I was very happy that I got exquisite memories of Canada at last.
Our itinerary is like this below.
May 22: From Toronto to Calgary by airplane. Rent a car (which was compatible!)
May 23: From Calgary to Banff
May 24 – 26: Banff
May 27: From Banff to Lake Louise
May 28: Lake Louise
May 29: From Lake Louise through Ice Field Parkway to Jasper
May 30: Jasper
May 31: From Jasper all the way back to Canmore
June 1: From Canmore to Calgary and back to Toronto
What we did was mostly to enjoy the great nature of Rockies. We just walked in trails and drove to sights that spectacle scenes were seen. Yoshi wanted to go river-rafting and I horse-back riding but we ended up not doing any. We were so busy with being impressed by the beauty of nature!
We looked around three of the national parks; Banff, Yoho and Jasper.
One morning in Banff, we took a walk in Fenland trail, which was located out side of the town. I was excited because they say wildlife is likely seen there. In fact, we ran into a female Elk! … We were so thrilled but it was not until the Elk slowly came closer that we got scared. She seemed mad and started to attack us! We found the notice later that said Non predators are more dangerous than predators. It means, elks and deer are more dangerous in calving season. Once they feel they are in danger, they will attack! … Oh, no. It was close. We could have been badly wounded.
So I became timid after that. When we walk on a trail to Mirror Lake, where one of the most beautiful lake in Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise, is near by, I was so scared worrying if a bear came out of woods. It turned out the trail was popular that many people were walking up and down. No need to worry about the attack by wildlife! Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes were half frozen because of the altitude. Especially to Lake Agnes, we walked, nearly climbed the steep way deeply covered with snow. However, it was worth climbing. The view was just breathtaking.
Speaking of breathtaking, I think the most breathtaking view was Ten Peaks from Moraine Lake. I sat on a rock near the lake looking up the mountains. I felt like my spirit poped out of my body, fly high up in the sky and gaze closely around the mountains. Was that how it feels like to be dead? Heh, heh!
The gorge called Johnston Canyon was also spectacular. Its trail with partly catwalks was well kept so people in every age bracket can walk. 20 minutes drive from Banff will take you there.
While we were staying in Lake Louise village, which is 10 km away from the lake, we drove to Yoho National Park. It was a shame that the way to Takakau Falls was still closed but I liked biscuits we ate in the peaceful atmosphere of Field, a small village in Yoho. We saw Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge there.
On the way to Jasper, there was a highway called Ice Field Parkway. There are a lot that you must see! Because the road is located in high altitude, you can see the forest line and glaciers. There is a famous glacier called Colombia Ice Field but what I liked most was Baw Lake and Pate Lake. You should go in the morning so the surface of those lakes was as calm as a mirror. You can see identical mountains both in the air and water.
And if you are lucky, you could see wildlife beside the road. In fact, we saw a black bear, mountain goat and big horn sheep.
In Jasper, we went to Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake. It sounds too far fetched but I heard the water of Medicine Lake is completely gone away in winters. It has something to do with underground water veins but I am not sure. I liked the latter lake better because Maligne Lake is quite touristy. We enjoyed canoeing there though, I prefer Medicine Lake with no artificial stuff in sight.
Again, I was happy to be in Rocky-Mountain area. I really want to thank Yoshi. He was reluctant to go in the first place because he already went there 5 years ago. I was going to give it up when hearing about it but Yoshi kindly accepted to go again.
I think I am starting to understand his way of kindness. We have had fights many times because of character differences. Now I am starting to accept him as a true family. Don’t you think it is wonderful? I less fantasize him as an ideal husband. Heh, heh.
Anyway, it was an unforgettable trip. I am grateful of someone in the heaven that Yoshi is there sharing what I like.
ロッキーマウンテン１０日間の旅に行ってきましたょｖ
…はっきり言っちゃいますと…すごい×１００００００良かった！！！
お天気に激恵まれ、一番美しく見えると思われる瞬間の山々、湖、滝、森を見て回ってきました。ほんと、生きてて良かったって思える風景にばしばし出会いまくりました。
やっぱり、長野の山を見て育ったせいかな？海とか街とかを旅行するより落ち着くって言うか、…気持ちいいと思いました。とっても。
画像upしたいのですが、ただいまちょっといつものラップトップが使えなくて（そのトラブルについては後ほど追加しますが（笑））、画像も取り出せないので、復活し次第追加したいと思います。
でも多分、帰国後になると思います；；
!!!Yoshi and I went on a 10-day trip to Rocky Mountains! Oh, my goodness… I really believe that good heavens blessed us. It was sunny throughout the ten days. Mountains, forests, lakes and water falls looked heavenly with the sunshine. I was so moved nearly in tears.
I felt like it was the very first time I ever saw “Canadian”-Canadian sceneries in the past two years in Canada.
It was the last trip for us before returning to Japan. I was very happy that I got exquisite memories of Canada at last.
Our itinerary is like this below.
May 22: From Toronto to Calgary by airplane. Rent a car (which was compatible!)
May 23: From Calgary to Banff
May 24 – 26: Banff
May 27: From Banff to Lake Louise
May 28: Lake Louise
May 29: From Lake Louise through Ice Field Parkway to Jasper
May 30: Jasper
May 31: From Jasper all the way back to Canmore
June 1: From Canmore to Calgary and back to Toronto
What we did was mostly to enjoy the great nature of Rockies. We just walked in trails and drove to sights that spectacle scenes were seen. Yoshi wanted to go river-rafting and I horse-back riding but we ended up not doing any. We were so busy with being impressed by the beauty of nature!
We looked around three of the national parks; Banff, Yoho and Jasper.
One morning in Banff, we took a walk in Fenland trail, which was located out side of the town. I was excited because they say wildlife is likely seen there. In fact, we ran into a female Elk! … We were so thrilled but it was not until the Elk slowly came closer that we got scared. She seemed mad and started to attack us! We found the notice later that said Non predators are more dangerous than predators. It means, elks and deer are more dangerous in calving season. Once they feel they are in danger, they will attack! … Oh, no. It was close. We could have been badly wounded.
So I became timid after that. When we walk on a trail to Mirror Lake, where one of the most beautiful lake in Rocky Mountains, Lake Louise, is near by, I was so scared worrying if a bear came out of woods. It turned out the trail was popular that many people were walking up and down. No need to worry about the attack by wildlife! Mirror Lake and Lake Agnes were half frozen because of the altitude. Especially to Lake Agnes, we walked, nearly climbed the steep way deeply covered with snow. However, it was worth climbing. The view was just breathtaking.
Speaking of breathtaking, I think the most breathtaking view was Ten Peaks from Moraine Lake. I sat on a rock near the lake looking up the mountains. I felt like my spirit poped out of my body, fly high up in the sky and gaze closely around the mountains. Was that how it feels like to be dead? Heh, heh!
The gorge called Johnston Canyon was also spectacular. Its trail with partly catwalks was well kept so people in every age bracket can walk. 20 minutes drive from Banff will take you there.
While we were staying in Lake Louise village, which is 10 km away from the lake, we drove to Yoho National Park. It was a shame that the way to Takakau Falls was still closed but I liked biscuits we ate in the peaceful atmosphere of Field, a small village in Yoho. We saw Emerald Lake and Natural Bridge there.
On the way to Jasper, there was a highway called Ice Field Parkway. There are a lot that you must see! Because the road is located in high altitude, you can see the forest line and glaciers. There is a famous glacier called Colombia Ice Field but what I liked most was Baw Lake and Pate Lake. You should go in the morning so the surface of those lakes was as calm as a mirror. You can see identical mountains both in the air and water.
And if you are lucky, you could see wildlife beside the road. In fact, we saw a black bear, mountain goat and big horn sheep.
In Jasper, we went to Maligne Lake and Medicine Lake. It sounds too far fetched but I heard the water of Medicine Lake is completely gone away in winters. It has something to do with underground water veins but I am not sure. I liked the latter lake better because Maligne Lake is quite touristy. We enjoyed canoeing there though, I prefer Medicine Lake with no artificial stuff in sight.
Again, I was happy to be in Rocky-Mountain area. I really want to thank Yoshi. He was reluctant to go in the first place because he already went there 5 years ago. I was going to give it up when hearing about it but Yoshi kindly accepted to go again.
I think I am starting to understand his way of kindness. We have had fights many times because of character differences. Now I am starting to accept him as a true family. Don’t you think it is wonderful? I less fantasize him as an ideal husband. Heh, heh.
Anyway, it was an unforgettable trip. I am grateful of someone in the heaven that Yoshi is there sharing what I like.
ロッキーマウンテン１０日間の旅に行ってきましたょｖ
…はっきり言っちゃいますと…すごい×１００００００良かった！！！
お天気に激恵まれ、一番美しく見えると思われる瞬間の山々、湖、滝、森を見て回ってきました。ほんと、生きてて良かったって思える風景にばしばし出会いまくりました。
やっぱり、長野の山を見て育ったせいかな？海とか街とかを旅行するより落ち着くって言うか、…気持ちいいと思いました。とっても。
画像upしたいのですが、ただいまちょっといつものラップトップが使えなくて（そのトラブルについては後ほど追加しますが（笑））、画像も取り出せないので、復活し次第追加したいと思います。
でも多分、帰国後になると思います；；
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading your writing soon.
Take care~.
Yoshi and I have been very busy ever since we hit Japan. We went straight to Osaka, where Yoshi's parents are, from Narita airport. We stayed there for 3 nights and then came back to Nagano last Saturday. Now we are setting up our new life here... loads of stuffs to do... sigh..
I will wright everything happened so far as soon as I have time to spare. Hopefully...