Google didn't lie

In today's world, it's kind of hard to know what's reality and what's not. Between Iphone filters, Facebook filters, and Instagram filters, and I am sure a million other apps I don't know about, it is really hard to know if what I see on some Instagram feeds even exists. 

So when I flew to Banff to discover Lake Louise, I wasn't holding my breath. I had seen a quick picture of a beautiful turquoise lake, but it had seemed to blue to be true. But my friend Deidre was excited to go there and I figured why not go breath some fresh air in Canada. 

So after a long night in Vegas, two hours of sleep, and a three hour flight to Calgary, we found ourself driving away from the airport in our tiny red rental car with a paper map and approximative directions to get to Banff. Our phones didn't work, not even a little, so it was us, the Rocky Mountains and Lake Louise - and a few elks too.  I won't lie. I have been to many wonderful places, but Banff took my breath away.  

The orange sunrises and pink clouds were beautiful, the golden trees with the mountainous backdrop were impressive, and well the elks were just too cool. And in regards to Lake Louise, it was just as blue as the picture I had seen and even more majestic.  

Google image didn't lie. Banff is just that stunning. No filter needed. But one picture does have a filter, I will let you guess which one :-p 

Lake Johnson

our friend the ELK 


the Rocky Mountains 

  Ninja Warrior

Moraine Lake


Lake Louise


 
Lake Agnes Tea House: try the hot chocolate too - super yummy 

Local Fisherman 

Our human new friends 

Deserted Peaceful Roads
Romantic Sunrise for Two 

Photo Credit: Oumaima Tamarzizt via Youcam Makeup 

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