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Throughout this site, it becomes clear that I am a lover of the outdoors, of rough nature, of mountains and lakes. Perhaps this is also in compensation what my own country lacks so much, I don't know. Anyway, so far I only had the fortune to visit some of the more rugged countryside in Canada only once, from Calgary. After having seen the Rocky Mountains many times from the air, it was great to be able to really walk around in them and admire their beauty during a September visit.
With a few colleagues, we went into Jasper National Park and rented canoes on one of the beautifully and icy blue lakes. Looking down in the waters gave a feeling of floating on something almost unearthly. Such clear waters, such colours! It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip for sure.
After going up and down on the lake, we also made a hike in the mountains, secretly hoping for a glimpse of a bear which are said to wonder around. We were a little disappointed, but at the same time also relieved, when we left without having seen any. Also, we realized more than before that this country is so vast, so huge, that it certainly deserves a much more extended visit, much more time to spend in the great outdoors and the awesome moutains.
