July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer - #6

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer Adventure - #6

Finally after I thought we'd left Shuswap area behind we came across the wildfires burn from a few years ago and the bridge from west of Salmon Arm to cross the Adams River to their north shore home, famous salmon spawning grounds if they make the treacherous journey. Heather I could not determine which was your house but I waved bye to you guys, but I remembered the route from mega years ago!

Now a cheese scone and tea! All we're doing is eating!!! Nope I'm not missing out!!! 

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer - #5

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer Adventure - #5

So LUSH green! It's trying to spit out there. Lots of shorter tunnels enroute, and now a longer one at Cannaught Tunnel, around Golden. About 8 miles long taking 6-8 minutes to go through. Took $9 million to finish with $2.5 million in dynamite and 2 years to complete.

Mt McDonald with tunnel.

Various snow sheds we've traveled through for controlled avalanches to disperse huge areas of snow build up.

Lunch was 2:30ish. OMGG the food us unbelievable even if I don't know all the ingredients! Appetizer was shaved prosciutto and marinated bocconcinia (cheese), pickled root vegetables, preserved lemon aioli and baguette. I had the Alberta striploin steak with asparagus and carrots, wild mushrooms and red wine just (delicious). Dessert was a light and fluffy lemon lavender posset - like a mousse, Leanne took my macaroon as I had a piece of Rod's very rich chocolate torte - to die for!!!

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer - #4

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer Adventure -  #4

Again prompt pickup and delivery to the train station to continue our journey. OMGG we just boarded and Marina scooted us straight into the dining car instead of upstairs, then back down! What a sweetie!!! Breakfasts were the same but this time took a picture of the menu. And maybe an hour after breaky, they were coming around with snacks!!! At this rate I'll put back on the 10 pounds I lost this past six months!!!

We just passed the Chip Basket Lake in the Columbian Trench.

Crossed the Stony Creek Bridge with waterfalls, on right, Tupper Falls Valley, on left Beaver River Valley. 

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer - #3

July 13th - Rocky Mountaineer Adventure - #3

We passed a few rafters with helmets on and 1 lonely kayaker along with a cross marker with a paddle! Soon afterwards we came across Golden known for it's heli skiing, that is up by helicopter and DROPPED onto the ski hill! Not for me! We reached the Rocky Mtn TRENCH and they picked up speed - not to my liking! It's the Columbian Range through here with the Rockies Range behind us but not visible anymore. Now the Columbian River, one of the largest and longest rivers too!  

Well I was not keen on the Prestige Hotel in Kamloops, a basic two bed room, coffee was the pits and an Asian restaurant inside but no muffins. So walked to Tim's, iced coffee machine down so just got muffins, and back for an early night.  

Again prompt pickup and delivery to the train station to continue our journey.