A Woman Traveling the World with Confidence and Joy
Day 50 August 14, 2001 I'm a worrier. It's bad because it's stressful but also good because I tend to have all my ducks in a row. Before the trip I had anxiety about the ultimate travel nightmare, not finding a place to stay. I saw it as the worst thing that could happen to me and …
Continue reading 70/7000 Slept in a Parking Lot in Jasper, Alberta
Day 48 & 49 August 13 & 14, 2001 I stayed two more nights at Lake Louise in my hard sided van camper. Some seasoned hikers told me to buy a set of bells at the camp store because the grizzlies were afraid of them and would move on. A bought a bell bracelet and …
Day 47-August 11, 2001 Today I hiked with Jack and Henny, a very fit and active couple from the Netherlands. My time with this nice couple allowed me to ask questions about their lives in The Netherlands. Henny works part time and engages in physical activity as much as she can. Both she and Jack …
Continue reading 70/7000 Conquering a Mountain and Maybe Myself
Day 47 August 11, 2001 A take my breath away moment, seeing Lake Louise for the first time. As I stood at the edge of the lake, very engaged in gawking with my mouth open, a ranger with a survey on a clipboard saw my potential as an extremely positive statistic. "Would you considered …
Continue reading 70/7000 Beautiful Lake Louise, The Canadian Rockies
Day 46 August 10, 2001 Well, I traveled the Trans Canada Highway today and I'm still alive to tell about it. But soon I had another challenge. As I drove up to the campgrounds at Lake Louise, I saw a sign at the registration booth that said, "No soft sided campers or tents allowed." This was not …
Days 44 and 45 August 8 & 9, 2001 Crossed into Canada, I'm in Banff. Quite a tourist town! More glitz than I've seen in the last few weeks. As looked over the lake towards a beautiful mountain scene, I saw my very first bald eagle. I'm one of those people who get excited …
Continue reading 70/7000 The Eagle, the Wolf, And the Wildlife Bridge-Banff, Alberta, Canada
Day 43-August 6, 2001 Today I got ready to move on. I had the coupon for a free three nights stay in a condo in Banff but when I called the place I was told they were all filled up. Darn! I should of called earlier but I had no I idea when I would …
Continue reading 70/7000-Overcoming The Trans Canada Highway
Days 39-42 August 2-5, 2001 Wonderful days camping in Glacier National Park. I went to a presentation given by one of the park rangers about the geology of this place. The rugged features "started forming 170 million years ago when older rocks were forced eastward up and over much younger rock strata." I found the …
July 29, 30, 31-August 1, 2001 I'm on the road again and in Deer Lodge, Montana found the nicest fabric store. I thought about my neighbor who quilts. She would love this two story shop. Inspired, I bought a pattern and some coordinating fabric to make a fly fishing wall quilt to commemorate my trip. (This …
July 27 & 28, 2001 I'm no longer worried about how I look. Gave that up about two weeks ago. I'm good enough just the way I am...... acceptance. I feel strong. I have been brave all my life. Yes, I have done cowardly things but I have had enough courage to never give up …
