Update #7 - Lake Louise

Lake  Louise

Dear friends,
I'm under strict instruction from many of the males out there (including my husband) not to make this email all dreamy and "skipping through the meadows" like the last email so it's all facts and no mush. :)
At 7:00 hours the Eban family packed their supplies and drove for two and a half hours to Lake Louise. Lake Louise was named after Princess Louise, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. Hence, the glaciers above it are referred to as the Victoria Glaciers.  

From observation, one will note that the water of the lake is almost emerald in colour. This is due to the rock flour being carried into the lake by "melt-water" from the glaciers that overlook the lake. Although the views were breathtaking, the lake was swamped with tourists which took away from the natural beauty. Hussle and bussle mixed with nature don't usually go hand in hand.
Our return drive was on an alternative route which was very scenic. We stopped to do the odd small walk which was nice as the tourist species was no where to be seen. Wildlife spotted included a coyote, two deer and a chipmunk. The children were most disappointed that we did not encounter a bear. Their mother on the other hand was quite relieved. We've drilled them all in what to do if we encounter one as it is known for bears in that area. Last week a lady was actually attacked by one just near where we were walking. (A little unnerving as a mother!) The chances are rather remote as it is recommended when walking to make a bit of noise to scare the bears ahead off. 

My three do that with out even being asked to! Howard thinks he might buy some bear spray anyway just in case. At least you don't have to worry about snakes. :)
We returned home at 18:00 hours quite exhausted but very content.
Here ends Eban Update #7. hee hee
Your friends,
Howard, Shona, Laura, Nathan and Daniel Eban.

Just to make all of you feel better out there, I would like to make a note....
Despite our delightful weekend adventures, Monday to Friday is jam packed with office work, cleaning, washing, mowing, grocery shopping, dishes, settling sibling disputes and other boring tasks. :)