Favourite shot of the day..... the view from Sulphur Mountain...
After breakfast we travelled about 40 minutes by bus to take a Scenic Helicopter ride. It was the first time I have ever been in a helicopter and it was fantastic. Somehow I managed to score the front seat next to the pilot and the view was simply amazing. We flew up to 9500 feet high, right over the top of snow-capped mountain peaks and ridges. The 20 minute flight seemed much longer than it really was and for me it has been a real highlight. 
A couple of the views from the Helicopter...
After dropping off our laundry in the Banff Township, we then caught the “ROAM” bus to the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. After an eight minute ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain we were once again treated to spectacular scenery and great views. Heather has been truly amazing riding some of the gondolas and such, (and Helicopter..!!) as she always gets a bit nervous with heights, but there’s no way she wants to miss out.The weather has been exactly right for us on all occasions and even the Tour Director is amazed at how fantastic the weather has worked out for each excursion along the way. Tomorrow we head for Lake Louise. The lake is still frozen this time of year, and the scenery there is supposed to be fantastic also.
It is the 1st of May and we have been away now for about 10 days or so and every day has been filled with new adventures. Last night we stayed at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel complex which is built like a castle. It is a massive place and a tourist destination in itself. So far we have not had a day of rain, but last night it snowed all night and we woke this morning to a winter wonderland.
After breakfast we travelled about 40 minutes by bus to take a Scenic Helicopter ride. It was the first time I have ever been in a helicopter and it was fantastic. Somehow I managed to score the front seat next to the pilot and the view was simply amazing. We flew up to 9500 feet high, right over the top of snow-capped mountain peaks and ridges. The 20 minute flight seemed much longer than it really was and for me it has been a real highlight. A couple of the views from the Helicopter...After dropping off our laundry in the Banff Township, we then caught the “ROAM” bus to the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. After an eight minute ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain we were once again treated to spectacular scenery and great views. Heather has been truly amazing riding some of the gondolas and such, (and Helicopter..!!) as she always gets a bit nervous with heights, but there’s no way she wants to miss out.The weather has been exactly right for us on all occasions and even the Tour Director is amazed at how fantastic the weather has worked out for each excursion along the way. Tomorrow we head for Lake Louise. The lake is still frozen this time of year, and the scenery there is supposed to be fantastic also.
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