Monthly Archives: July 2012

Back From Canada…Into Art

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Paul

We scooted back from Canada as much as one can rush with a two day drive. The return trip was different from eastward bound. We came back via Rogers Pass and Kamloops. Then we ignored the Highway 5 speedy bypass … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Paul

Today we spent the morning watching the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Finals. After lunch we decided to explore some places we have never been to. First we drove down Highway 1A toward Calgary. This is the old highway and retains the old … Continue reading →

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Vermillion Lakes

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Paul

Yesterday was a lazy day at Vermillion Lakes. We did some drawing, chatted with other folks, and enjoyed the sunshine. A very small percentage of visitors to Banff visit this beautiful place just a few kilometers from the town itself. … Continue reading →

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Getting High in the Canadian Rockies

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Paul

Today began with a thrilling ride on the Lake Louise gondola to the top of the mountain across the valley from Lake Louise. Although we didn’t see any bears, the view across the valley to the mass of mountains that … Continue reading →

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Painting at Spray Lakes

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Paul

Today we got a bit of a late start and headed to Spray Lakes in the Kananaskis to a spot we saw yesterday. The view was across one of the lakes to high snow-speckled mountains on the opposite shore. We … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day in The Kananaskis Country

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Paul

My oil painting class ended Monday, so blog posts can resume. I was simply working too hard for those five days to think about blogging in the evening. Yesterday it stormed here all day. We tried to go out, but … Continue reading →

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