Banff Cabin Retreat September 26, 2025

When I woke this morning, I quickly realized I did not turn on the fireplace for heat supply throughout the night.  My cabin was quite cool yet I was snuggly warm in bed.  I had to do it though, I had to get up and get the heat going. Once I was up, I was up to stay so donned cozy clothes then brewed a cup of coffee.  

I still felt fulfilled from yesterday's hike when I carried a full backpack and used hiking poles for the entire distance. That was a great step in the right direction and a good workout for my upper body. 

Eventually, I left my cabin and hit the 1A to see the morning sights. 

The autumn colours were popping. 

The colours called me so I found a few nice stops along the way to walk for awhile.

This is today's panorama!  

I have to make a conscience effort to remember to take one.

While at my cabin, I spent a little time laying shades on paper.   Yesterday at Boom Lake, this view appealed to me. I thought this would be a fun photo to recreate with watercolours.  I captured many photos from different angles, with the sun both shining through and not. This was my favourite of the few. 

This is that view as I see it and feel it! 

It's the two bushes that stand out for me!

The water really was that colour!

Even though it was chilly here,

I felt the warmth of the sun

and the trees brought shelter from the wind!