The
Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology
in Drumheller, Alberta, is a dinosaur-lover's dream come true. We'd
like to go back and watch paleontologists unearth more Jurassic treasures
in the mother lode of ancient bones surrounding the museum complex.
The
Canadian Rockies beckoned in the West, and we set our sights on Banff.
On the way, we paused in Canmore, where we discovered the Rockies' newest
micro-brewery, the Grizzly Paw Pub & Brewing
Company. The excellent ale is nicely complemented by great food
and a spectacular view.
We toured
Banff National Park and got as far north
as the Columbia Icefields, where giant snowmobiles
take visitors right up to the top of Athabasca Glacier.
On the west
side of the Rockies, Fairmont Hot Springs
welcomed us with natural warmth. There's nothing quite like a fifty-foot
hot waterfall! We headed south next, which meant leaving Canada. Before
we departed, we received e-mail from Bob McCarthy of Calgary, Alberta,
who offered valuable information for visitors.
We arrived
in Sandpoint, Idaho, just in time to enjoy one of the outdoor concerts
for which this lakeside town is famous. We relaxed on the lawn and enjoyed
the music of Flutopia as we watched the bright colors of wind surfers
and parasails on Lake Pend Oreille. We also found a very clever GIZMO
to share with you!
Marvin
welcomed a new initiate into the Fellowship of the Bone! Tasha, a Siamese
cat who lives in Kent, Washington, with her human companion Richard Snyder,
has been corresponding with Marvin for several months by e-mail. She finally
sent her picture, and now claims the distinction of being the only cat
in the Fellowship!
Sandpoint
will be our base for the next few days. Join us as we explore North Idaho,
land of lakes, mountains and friendly folks!
