Left Revelstoke in rain which continued on and off till we got to Lake Louise. The clouds were very low and incredibly atmospheric. Lots of roadworks again – can’t work out if they are trying to four-lane the whole of the Trans Canada Highway or just some of it. Saw a train going through the Spiral Tunnels – it’s incredible as you can see the one train in three different places as it spirals down through the mountain.

Stopped at Lake Louise Village and couldn’t believe the number of people – we have never seen the area so busy – obviously it fills up during the school holidays. The Lake Louise car parks were full and people were having to park at the overflow car parks and be bussed in. Then we went passed Johnston Canyon and people were parking at least a mile away and walking to it – and that’s before they hike the canyon! Glad we manage to visit these places before they are too busy.

Arrived at the airport and dropped off the car. As usual there were problems – this time they said we hadn’t prepaid. You can imagine Paul’s mood! Anyway we are now in the latest apartment which is bang in the middle of Calgary, very close to the Stampede ground. Booked to eat at Caesar’s which we ate at last time we were here and really enjoyed. Bon apetit!You can just see the three parts of the train coming out of and going into the Spiral Tunnels.