After a morning of exploring Prince George (bugger all to see) while the bike is being fixed we were on our way (around 11.30am) for Jasper (approx 370kms) , with the bike all good now and the weather excellent for biking (what more could we ask for) . The road from Prince George was much to same as the road when we came into Prince George for the first 100kms , but then we were back in the Mountains and bugger all traffic (heaven ). About 50kms out of Jasper we see Mount Robson (but not quite the top) , it is the highest Mountain in Canada and I think in the Rockies 3,954m , quite spectacular . It was here that we discovered that we have lost another hour, so again we are going to be late into Jasper , and accommodation as we have been told is hard to find (school holidays), but after not to much trouble we have a room and not that expensive .
But before we get into Jasper we come across a toll gate (Park Fees) , we pull up and the man asks how long we are going to be in Jasper, and if we are going on to Banft . We say 4 days and he say that will be $78.44c, and Ruth says (with her eyes WHAT, HOW MUCH !!) and a think he had said $7.44c so I was happy. But could not understand why Ruth looked about to give the guy an ear full . She paid by C Card and we are away and she tells me the price , I just shake my head , what else could we do .
Anyway Jasper is very much like and the size of Wanaka NZ (small tourist town South Island NZ, very beautiful) with out the lake (instead it has a railway track ) . It is geared up for adventure sports and skiing in the winter and is very touristy . When we came in it was a bit of a shock, all the cars and people after being in such small untouristy towns .
We took the cable car up to the top of Mt Whistler (2,200m) again quite spectacular , it cost $60us but included breakfast so it will be Eggs and Baked Beans for Dinner tonight and for the next week after those bloody Park Fees $78.44c that's bloody highway robbery (pricks)
Tomorrow we are off to Banft (290kms) and one of the most Scenic Hiways in the world .
Photos
Mount Robson (well most of it ) , Jasper and around from top of Mt Whistler ,and Jasper town
Hiya, looks like you're on top of the world! We should include that place in our next tramp! haha! Quiet day today - raining cats and dogs! Nice to sit down with a book. Hope all is good. Lots of Love, Doug & Wendy. xx
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