Well it was a hectic day yesterday but we made it into Banff around 5pm local time and I have to say, it is one of the most beautiful places on earth! We are surrounded by mountains and even though it hasn't stopped raining yet, it will!
Here is us standing near just one of the many picturesque peaks around us (all snow covered but temps here in town are very mild). I believe it is called Tunnel Mountain but there are so many that I have no idea.
We have already met a few interesting folks who have been very helpful in helping us get around. Today we are going to assemble the bikes and get supplies in town for our departure tomorrow. It looks like it will be a beautiful day for starting out with highs around 17 (hah its Celsius so it should be pretty nice)!
The hostel we stayed at last night was nice but they messed us the booking of our room last night so we ventured around yesterday trying to find something else. We found an awesome little lodge with a suite that fit our price range. That means we will have a kitchen, fireplace, hot tub and a couple of rooms at our disposal before we start the 60+ days of camping! Should be nice and relaxing.
I think that is it for now. Everyone else is still sleeping (8:30a local time) but just wanted to let everyone back home know that we are safe and we are anxious to start tomorrow! Thanks for all the support guys and we will see you in the Fall!
6 comments:
WOW Keith, you're really gonna do it! Maith an fear! Uncle Johnny and I are really excited for ya and would love to try and catch up for a stretch of downhill along the way. ;-) We'll see if we can swing it...
We'll be following your blog with great interest. Good writing! Hope you can avoid blogitis along the way. Good luck!!!
Hey Keith, mind if I put a blurb on your trip on my blog and add it to my blogroll?
Hey Keith, Glad you made it.
You left some plastic thing in my car so I'm just wondering if you wanted to come back and get it before you actually start riding. Oh and the giant moth ate Louis in his car on the way home. Kevin and I are splitting up his stuff but we'll save a few things for you.
Good luck Keith, I read about your trip on me sis' blog and thought jeeez sounds like an amazing ride. Enjoy and keep on trucking!!.
Hey Doug and Jen,
What an epic adventure you are undergoing and about to experience.
We wish you safe travels and an incredible trip that will fill your lives with wonderful memories.
The RAAM Race Across America by bike starts tomorrow Sunday June 10th.Jim is the medic for our friend JohnJ who is a racer. They will pass through Colorado, maybe you will all cross paths. We will be following you.
Jim and Michelle in New Hampshire
Hey Keith, Doug, Jen, and Nat-
I'm happy to hear you made it to Banff safely. By now you are well on your way. Enjoy the views, take lots of pics, and most of all stay safe.
I look forward to following your blog, and living vicarously through your words of your GREAT new ADVENTURE!
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