Decide to take a 7 kms trek up to Lake Agnes Tea House overlooking Lake Louise. B not too sure about it at first but fine once we get going on yet another magnificent,sunny day. On way up the trail we meet up with a German lady Gertie who asks if she might join us. She is delightful company and as she is married to a Swede we are able to have quite a chat along the way.
Halfway up the walk we come across Mirror Lake which is real haven of tranquility.
Finally reach the Tea House and Lake Agnes unscathed and enjoy a snack. Linger a while there while we soak up the fantastic setting.
I refuse Gertie's invitation to join in climbing up to a lookout called the Big Beehive, a very wise decision when we later see some walkers perched above a precipice at the top.
Returning to Lake Louise we head off to Moraine Lake with its famous 10 peaks each of 10,000 ft or more. Incredibly crowded although nothing can detract from the beauty of the lake and its backdrop of the majestic peaks.
Check into the Fairmont Hotel and find that we have been allocated plum rooms on the 8th Floor looking straight over the lake.
Encounter a small hitch when our loo won't flush but it's soon sorted out.
Dinner in the Brasserie at 6.30 at a table with a great view out over Lake Louise, although we all feel that the meal falls short of the mark. Our waitress Erin, a vivacious girl who obviously speaks her mind confides in us that e new chef only 3 days in the job is"bloody useless"! Erin is shortly due to join her boyfriend in Perth shortly and she should go down very well with the Aussies.
Finish a memorable day with a quick tour through this famous hotel and go to bed tired but happy.
Cheers
The Obese Ferret.
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