Waterton Lake Park 2

7/9
It is cold today in Waterton Lake Park, too. This morning we went to First Oil Well in Western Canada. The plague there was stolen. However, I think the thing worth seeing there is not the oil well; instead, I think Akamina Lake is very pretty because of the clear water and the multicolored rocks and pebbles. Then we drove to Cameron Lake. On the way, we saw a lot of interestingly-shaped flowers in the green, serene forest. The whole national park was peaceful; the lake was very beautiful, and the coolness was comfortable after I got used to it, and it was quiet except for our quiet chatter. We took the 3-kilometer trail, and despite the fact that I was a terrible hiker, I loved it. I saw blossoms that look like up-side-down bells, small lovely purple flowers that looked like daisies, and also the interestingly-shaped flowers. The introduction in the Parks Canada Mountain Guide said: Discover life in the “Snow Forest” at lakeside exhibits and trails, but I think beauty would be better than life; I did not see many animals.

After hiking, we were all ravenous, so we went to look for lunch. We discussed about whether we should eat pizza or Chinese food, but the time was wasted; the pizza store was not open and the Chinese restaurant had moved away. We bought sandwiches from Subways and ate it beside the river. The food was pretty good, and the view was excellent. After eating, we left the national park and drove to Cranbrook to our next hotel, Elizabeth Lake Lodge. It was not as large as yesterday’s, but it was every bit was wonderful. There are two beds that are much bigger than yesterday’s, and the view was superb; we stayed in a riverside room. The kitchen was pretty good, too, so we cooked spaghetti for dinner. It was very tasty.