Bryan Cranston Instagram – *NOTE: Our trip was just before the greater Jasper area was hit with a devastating forrest fire. When the area recovers, they will be in great need to get up and running again and welcome tourists back to this glorious part of the world. It’s worth the trip.
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Hello again for the next part of the journey…
We set off by way of the Rocky Mountaineer train tour, snaking through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. Tablecloth service, excellent food, beautiful scenery, nice folks… and I remained mostly unrecognized for the trip. I often get asked “Has anyone ever told you that you look exactly like Bryan Cranston?” To which I reply, “Yes. You know, I’ve heard that a lot.” And then go about my way…
In Jasper we arrived in perfect weather. They were expecting us at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and we had a beautiful log cabin to settle in for a couple days… A man of the wild… with his plush robe and hot cappuccino.
We took a tour on the spectacular Maligne Lake. And yes, it really is turquoise… stunning views on this glacial lake.
They’re not immune to forrest fires and had a really bad one a few years ago. We’re told, this one was started by carelessness. A shame.
Back at the cabin, the attentive Fairmont staff wanted to make sure that we had a close encounter with some wild life. I had no idea Grizzlies could be that delicious.
We dined that night at the hotel (why leave perfection?) and tried a Bison steak… Very tasty and tender…
The next day it was time to say goodbye to the Jasper Park Lodge. As we headed out, we saw a mama grizzly and her cubs along a lake… I wanted to go taste that one too, but Robin advised against that… I wonder why?
Tomorrow it’s on to Lake Louise… see you then,
Bryan | Posted on 07/Aug/2024 22:04:14
