Started the day off right with a great big hill to get our muscles warmed up! Windy-narrow-cliffside roads welcomed us when we got to the top and slowing down to let semi's pass before sharp turns was a necessity.
Further along we cycled through kilometres of highway construction. We have been noticing highway improvement signs throughout BC with huge sums of money attached to them. Some read "Keeping Canada's Economy Moving". Clearly those who are spending our tax dollars haven't got a clue about how to keep Canada's economy moving in perpetuity. Wishing we were seeing high speed passenger and cargo rail lines being laid down
rather than stinky black asphalt. Just another reminder of why we do what we do and why we're going where we're going ;)
Into Yoho National Park, again the Mountain Pine Beetle has really shown up in full force. Stretches of grey trees creep up the Rockies, we are interested to see how much of the infestation has gotten over the mountains and into Alberta. Have also seen a sign reading "Stop the Mountain Pine Beetle, it is unlawful to bring pinewood with bark into Alberta".Had yet another lunch of wraps and hummus, this time next to the Kicking Horse River. S
pent some extra time getting our feet wet, finding smooth round stones in the river and laying in the grass before tackling the last leg of a hot day.Made it the quaint little town of Field, population approx 200-300. All the houses have their
own character and many of them have been converted to guesthouses for the many tourists that come through this area. Stopped at the only store/cafe/liquorstore/bar in town for a cold drink before heading off to the Kicking 
Horse Campground. Spent the evening playing frisbee surrounded by mountain peaks.....and RV's ;)
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