Dave Is On The Road Again: Day 9 (Longview to Banff)

Morning in Longview greeted us with sunshine! It was to be a fabulous day of riding!

We hit the road early, clouds still hanging low in the valleys.

When we checked into our motel the night before, the owner was telling us of the river floods that had hit them the year before. Here is evidence, with a bridge that had been washed out. We detoured around it.

Leaving the valley floor, the climb into the mountains was scenic to the front...

...and scenic to the rear...actually scenic all around!

Scott leading the way into the mountains.

First stop in Banff, was to set up camp.

Our campsite view to a lake.

Walking down the path, here's what awaits!

After checking out our campsite, it was off to the city of Banff.

Touristy place for sure, with all the trappings, from tour buses to carraiges.

Scott being interviewed for what appeared to be a Banff promo flick.

We decided to take a tour of the town, stopping by what turned out to be the Parks Administration building, at the end of town.

Here's a view of Banff's Main Street from the Park's Administration building.

The rain decided to visit us again, but snagged a nice double rainbow pic, before heading back to our campsite.

Back at camp we thought we'd enjoy a nightcap down by the lake. Opening my wine bottle, the corkscrew broke...time to 'Improvise, Adapt, & Overcome'. Scott used the vice grips in his tool kit to save the day...thank you Scott!