Last Thursday I drove in the worst conditions I've ever driven in - blowing snow so bad that I couldn't see the lines on the road on the way home from my work. I got home rather shaken. So I wasn't anxious to start out for Calgary before I knew the roads were clear. But the roads did open on Friday morning (most highways in our part of the province were closed all night), and the worst we saw was this blowing snow near Winnipeg. It cleared up quickly, and the rest of the drive was nice. We were off to deliver a truck to Calgary... it's nice when the trip is paid for by someone else!
I love Elbow Falls, and so we took a day to go to the mountains. This was our first stop. Yes, it was as cold as it looks, so we didn't stay long, but shot a few pictures, at least.
Since my hubby drove all the way (it was a work truck), I could work on my monkeys, and these are the seven that I managed to finish in our two days of driving.
From Elbow Falls, we took Highway 1A to Canmore. I love that road... very little traffic and a different view than the #1 offers.
One of the benefits of the backcountry roads is the wildlife. We did se two moose on the road to Elbow Falls, but on this highway, you can almost be guaranteed a sight of the mountain sheep.
The mountains were so crisp and clear. Yes, I miss the mountains. Each place we have lived has had it's positives, and the mountains that are so near Calgary was definitely one thing we had a hard time leaving behind. It was good to be back there.
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