Radium Hot Springs Friday Oct 1/21

 This morning we woke to heavy fog in the valley. I had had a poor nights sleep on a mattress that sloped towards the middle. Caro slept well as she was tired from driving so much.

After our breakfast ( included in the room cost) we headed to Sinclair Trail here in Radium. It was an easy 2 k. walk along the creek; very enjoyable.

Next it was off to Invermere. Beautiful town! We drove around the town, enjoying the beautiful houses, and after a bit we stopped at the Kinsmen Park on Windermere Lake. Beautiful photo opportunity at 10:45 A.M. this morning.

Next we went to Panorama ski resort. After a 20 -25 minute drive through twisty turny roads we got to the resort. The hill wasn't as great as we expected but the time share and hill resort houses were gorgeous and we spent 30 minutes walking around these locations. I can see why some people love to come there for vacation weeks.

Our next stop was Fairmont Hot Springs where we intended to sit in the hot pool for a while. Unfortunately in order to swim there you had to have purchased a membership or be staying at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (at $329/night). Plan B was hiking so that is what we did!

Just a few miles south of the hot springs is a wonderful area with a trail to the HooDoo's. Another 2 k. under our belt after our visit. A  really interesting hike (about 100 metre height change overall so we had a good work out)

We drove a back road back to Invermere. This road has an adjoining bike path for the 20 ish kilometre drive back to Invermere. Not for us! Looks like a fabulous bike ride but too much for us to do. There are some really steep portions to climb.

We ended up going back to Radium. We spent over an hour in the hot springs pool, then ate supper at an Austrian restaurant where we had eaten some years ago (with Mike, Michelle and Vanessa if my memory is correct). Great food!. We shared an appetizer plate and then shared a main course.

We are at a different motel tonight as last night's place is full.