The Rocky Mountains.

Canada is one of many wonderful things in this world. It offers a lot of beautiful and historical places where tourists can go to. It has been a year since my family and I moved here to Calgary from Philippines. We haven't had that much time to go on a trip and visit places here since our family needed to get documents done for the nearing school that year and my parents' work. But now, we already adjusted to the things that were new to us and we can afford to see the wonders of what Canada has and will have because this is our new home.

And so our first family trip was in Banff National Park. It has breath taking sceneries like the rocky mountains and Lake Louise. 

My Brother, Dad, Me, Mom and Daughter of our family friend.
Welcome sign to Banff :)

There is so much you can do there mostly during the summer. Most of my friends tell me that we can go hiking and fishing there. I wanted to go with them but I don't have the gears and tools to do so and my mom is a real pessimist when it comes to things like that. Haha. But I know eventually I'll have the stuff I need to really experience those activities, the Canadian way. :)  

My family and I went there last September 1 of this year. We were with some family friends too and had a convoy because we can't all fit in one car. The trip was about a hour long. I was asleep the whole trip because I just got back from a long vacation, last night of that day. That is the only free day my parents have, so they took advantage of it and went off with the plan. (Not considering if I had enough rest :> Kidding.) 

When we got there it was almost 1 pm and it was cold, good thing we were dressed for the weather. We saw how big the Ice Explorer is and took some pictures with it. 

The Ice Explorer. Photo taken by my Dad.

After getting enough amusement with the Ice Explorer, we then went to buy tickets to ride the gondola up to the Sulphur Mountain and top of the Rockies.

Gondola Ticket. Photo taken by Me.

Photo taken inside the gondola.

When we reached the platform to the mountain, there were a lot of people. I think most of them are first timers in Banff like us because they look so excited and happy. Like any other tourist, we took a lot of pictures. We walked all the way to the top, and despite the long and tiring walk plus the cold weather, it was all payed off by the scenery. It's captivating. The scene was relaxing, overwhelming and I felt like I wanted to stay there for the rest of my life. Really, it is a beauty. 

Stairs at the Sulphur Mountain leading to the top.

Me looking in a telescope to see the view closer.

Family Picture at the top of the Mountain.

We got hungry after spending time savouring the view, it was a long walk indeed. We all went down and looked for where we can eat. We walked along the town of Banff and saw Tony Roma's where we had our late lunch and early dinner.  :) I had the New York Strip beef and it's a mouthful of heaven. We were satisfied, all smiles and a bit bloated after all our delicious meals. Haha. It was almost 7 pm when we drove back home. And a sleepy head as I am, I was asleep the whole time, again. :)) I was awaken by the teasing they were making as we arrived home. 

Despite the not enough rest for me and the tiring walks, it was a day well spent with my family and our friends. :) We had so much fun and having this kind of trip brings my family closer. We said to each other that this will be repeated, maybe not in Banff again but that we'll find time to have this kind of family  activity. I really enjoy having some quality time with my family even though we all have busy schedules with school and work. I really hope we can go for a trip again, soon. :)