Monday, 7 June 2010
Jasper, Canada
I’d love to tell you what a brilliant night’s sleep I had, dear reader. I really would. But. You know. Carriages creaking and bumping along the tracks. Makes for a noisy night. That not even Jameson’s can resolve.
Following the Fraser River through the Canadian Rockies would be a really scenic trip. Were it not for the rain. And low cloud.
Arrive Jasper sooner than expected as we go through a time zone change. Now on Mountain Time. As opposed to Pacific Time.
Check in to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (https://www.fairmont.com/jasper/). All rather nice, dear reader. Back to quiet countryside rather than the clickety clack of the train. Room with a view of the lake.
Excellent dinner in the Edith Cavell restaurant. Overlooking the lake. And snow capped mountains. Am getting used to having dinner with such views.
Have a really good French waiter who realises I appreciate good wine. The Blasted Church Pinot Gris, from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, is superb and a fine accompaniment to the Tuna Tataki and Sable fish.
And to finish off.
Cheese and biscuits.
Would Sir like a glass of port with that?
Sir would.
So.
A forty year old for a forty year old.
Oh yes. Life is good, dear reader.
WHA WHO.
