rockies

had a drive out to the rockies on sunday.never knew what to expect,but i was gob-smacked.
even the drive over there was different.ive been here almost two weeks and still cant get over how long and straight the roads are.
the sight of the rocky mountains even from a distance,is something else.
we went into waterton national park,its chuffin massive.
we had a good few hours walking round taking in the sights and the history of it.wild animals just walk round as if its normal,well i suppose it is for them.we just dont expect it.
i suppose the highlight of the day was seeing a black bear.we were driving back and wondered why all the cars had parked at the side of the road,so we thought we would do the same,and there it was,on the other side of the lake.magnificent.then it decided it was going to go for a swim,TOWARDS US.it got out on the banking,and people were still out of the cars taking pictures.do they not realise that this is a wild bear,who probably likes to maul people.anyway it didnt come right up the bank,it just wondered through the bushes.
definately a place i will be going again when jan comes over.
i have taken a lot of pictures.i will get them on as soon as i can
on another note,the training is going well,we are now in the truck,learning.got a long weekend coming,so im hoping we get the test next week.