Jul
9
2010

WHAT A TIME AT WATERTON

Spent a great 2 nights ‘tenting’ (as they call it here) at Waterton Lake near the US border by Montana.  Described as being where the prairies meet the rockies, it is a mix of flat green land that rise sharply into the rocky mountains.  That means lush fields, glacial lakes and mountains to climb!!

"BeefCake" or freezing??

And hike we did – a 5mile trek  to “Summit Lake” rising 1900ft above sea

 level…where as well as the lake there was still snow = confusing!!

After this 2 1/2hour meander, we headed for the border to pick up some duty free vodka (!!) before heading back to a place called Cameron Lake where we did something for the first time!…Kayaking.  A beautifully clear lake we spent an hour exercising the arms that were doing not a lot during the

I was obviously doing nothing while Jane rowed!!

 earlier hike!!  And here’s some proof:::::::::