Several years ago – way back in the winter of 2009, to be exact – Peter and I traveled on Via Rail from Vancouver, BC to Jasper, Alberta, where we spent a few days that included Christmas at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.
The story of the vacation itself is a tale for another post – but as it turns out, a photo I took from the window of our train as we wound our way through the Rocky Mountains is one of the very few from my archives suitable for today’s Photo Friday “Mountain” challenge prompt.
Photo Friday: Mountain
If you ever have the chance to take that particular train trip, DO IT. I’m not kidding – this amateur picture doesn’t even begin to do justice to the breathtaking scenery you will encounter. If I had it to do all over again, I think I would have staked a claim upstairs in the observation car and done nothing but snap photos throughout the entire trip!
Who knows? Maybe I’ll have a chance some day.
Have you traveled through the mountains?
Please share!
Twitter: RamblinGarden
March 13, 2015
I’ve traveled through the American Rockies, in Colorado. I love train travel, and I want to travel on Rail Canada one day. What a lovely photo!
Alana recently posted… Ice Breakup
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
Thank you! It was a gorgeous journey.
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: snarkymommawith
March 14, 2015
Beautiful photo. I wish I had all my pics organised from my trip. I had at least one good shot somewhere I am sure that would have worked for this prompt! Ahh well. Yours and Debbies are mush better.
Snarky Momma With Love recently posted… Haunted Bordello & The Cowboy’s Endurance
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: ellytreehugger
March 14, 2015
I have from BC to Calgary Alberta; however, I would love to do it all over by train. I think that would be so picturesque and a wonderful experience! How fortunate you were able to do so Laurel! 🙂 <3
elly stornebrink recently posted… Wordy Wednesday 4: Shadows of Silence
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
You really do see a whole different side of things from a train as opposed to a car. Well worth the trip!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: suzyq1810
March 14, 2015
Lovely picture. This train trip is definitely on my to do list. Thanks for sharing.
Suzy recently posted… In the Shadows of Silence there is a Plan
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
Thank you! I hope you get a chance to do it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: nabanita21
March 14, 2015
It’s beautiful !! I wish I can have the opportunity to visit someday! So beautiful..The beauty of a mountain is never lost on me for I have grown up in a hill station…
nabanita recently posted… What If I Lose My Memory?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
I hope you do get a chance to visit – it’s amazing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: geetaavij
March 14, 2015
A mesmerizing photo. Loved it.
Geeta Nair recently posted… Book Review: Rise of the Grey Prince
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Wow. That is amazing.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 16, 2015
It was a breathtaking journey!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 29 – If we met for coffee
Twitter: DebbieDoglady
March 18, 2015
Beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go out west and see the Rocky Mountains. One of these days!
Debbie D. recently posted… FUTURE MUSINGS AT THE DEN
Twitter: alphabetsalad
March 18, 2015
I hope you get to see them some day – they’re amazing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 44
Trackbacks: