From Edmonton to Jasper the land slowly shifts from farmland to rolling hills to forest to mountains. Arrived in Jasper as clouds were rolling in. I first confirmed that there was no low cost lodging, then headed to the campsite. Rain wasn’t forecast until midnight, but raindrops were already falling intermittently. Finished setting up the tent, then headed back to town. It’s clearly not the tourist season yet. Mostly empty. Typical tourist town. Had some Canadian wine.

In a weird coincidence, friends Debbie and Steve also arrived, by train. Fancy train. Fancy hotel. Dinner was a bit above campsite food. Excellent time, swapping stories. The waiter was also very talkative, giving tips and telling his own stories of the area.