Yesterday was a relaxing day. Breakfast in the condo then some of us went off to the rec Center for swimming. Gwen, Graham and I went with Bailey and Stuart and Jasper met us there.
The pool was really neat - there was a water slide, 25 person hot tub, lap pools, lazy river and general swim area. Gwen's favourite part was the foam floatie toys - especially the canoe.
Jasper had lots of fun - life jacket on and he was ready to go anywhere. Bailey too was very excited and did lots of swimming. The boys had a good time too, only a few errant balls were thrown into non-suspecting bystanders.
After a tiring swim, we went back to the condo for a lunch/snack. Mom and dad went shopping so we didn't see them all day.
After our snack, G squared and A squared went to Banff in one car and the Coolman family in another. Once in Banff, the two cars wandered around taking in the sites and doing some light shopping. Gwen was upset she didn't buy a sweatshirt so we are back in Banff on day 6 (I am writing this from the Banff brewing Company lounge with a beer in hand along with everyone else in our car).
Supper was bbq'd steak and baked potatoes. It was excellent. Then we continued to have a drink or two, took some family photos and then went to see some fireworks at 930 in Canmore at the skating pond.
After the fireworks we made our way back to the condo and celebrated New Years on Manitoba time. Early(ish) night for some as we were going skiing again the next day.
Day 6
Started early so we could get to Sunshine before the crowds. B, N, A and G took the "passassat" to the hill and arrived at 8:15, well ahead of most. With rental gear sized up and everyone ready we made our way to the gondola and up to the village.
First run was at 9am. By 11 we had completed 6 or 7 runs. A quick lunch break and we were back on the hill by 1245. In total we completed probably close to 15 runs, even taking a few blue runs (as we had to get to the great divide chairlift and then down to the green runs). Blair was all smiles today - lots of skiing and not many wipe outs.
We skied out at 2 pm as we were all pretty wiped from the runs we had already taken. From sunshine we went to Banff for some quick shopping and a pint of beer ($2 off with our lift tickets) and some appies.
Tonight will be roast beef and potatoes at the condo. Gwen and I will probably go to the hotsprings again and then will need to pack up for the journey tomorrow.
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