Sunday, March 18, 2012

March 17th: Our 5th Anniversary & St. Patrick's Day

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March 17th: Our 5th Anniversary & St. Patrick's Day

Where does the time go? Five years ago yesterday we exchanged vows under the majestic mountain backdrop in Banff in a civil ceremony performed by the mayor of Banff.

An amazing five years so far, with many more brilliant ones to come.

I doesn't hurt a guy to remember the date as well - St. Patrick's Day!

We celebrated today with our favourite winter activity - cross-country skiing! This was our first venture this year to Lake Louise and we completed Fairview Loop and a portion of Moraine Lake road. The Tramline trail on the way back was pretty flat and basic. Next time, I think we'll just go back on Fairview in the opposite direction - it's a fantastic trail.

The mountains were not very visible, but the scenery was amazing and breathtaking nonetheless. The temperatures were extremely conducive to Nordic skiing with about -4 and varying levels of beautiful snow flurries

Our anniversary meal: Simona discovered a little gem of a French restaurant in Canmore - La Belle Patate. It's focus - everything poutine! Simona had the chicken and pea variety (Vauvod or Gauvald?) and I had the Mexican edition (ground beef, tomatoes, hot peppers and sauce).  Delicious and filling, but very comforting after a few hours of skiing. Our beverage of choice: black cherry cola from the Grizzly Paw - local pub, microbrewery and soda pop bottling factory.
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