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Wednesday Day 15   05/16/18

We started out this morning for Meline Lake, as the weather report called for P.M. thunderstorms.  About an hours drive and climbing to  5500’ we arrived.  On the way we stopped at a lookout to Meline Lookout which gave a terrific view of the canyon.  


This is a picture of Meline Lake.  Nothing prepared us for the spectacular view of the lake itself.  Although is was 66 degrees the lake still had a layer of ice to the depth of about an inch.  We walked around the water front but it was still too early in the season for the restaurant to open or the boat dock to rent boats.




After watching yet another tour bus pull up and disgorge it’s load of Asians we started back down the mountain.  After a few miles we pulled over at a picnic spot I had seen on the way up.  It was beside the river flowing from the lake.  There were a few picnic tables so we promptly took out our sandwiches which I had made earlier and enjoyed a leisurely lunch.  At all the gift stores in town, they sell Bear Repellent, which I assume works.  Did not buy any but certainly were on the lookout for a wandering bear coming out of the forest as we had lunch.


Finished lunch without any interruptions and headed back to camp.  Back at the trailer, the weather was fine, so I unpacked our camping chairs and spent the afternoon reading. 
Tomorrow we pull up stakes and head for Banff National Park.  Lake Louise is near and we will also take a gander at Lake Louise.  As mentioned this weekend is Victoria Day.  The start of the camping season in Canada.  We were only able to make a two day reservation at Tunnel Mountain RV Park. 
Till tomorrow.

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