Tea

31 August 2014   Lake Agnes Tea House

I am not a tea lover. I would not cross the street for a cup of tea. Perhaps it was the altitude (we were staying in the Lake Louise Campground which is at an elevation of 5033’ above seal level) that blurred our reasoning. Whatever – we decided to slip up to Lake Agnes for a beverage.

Lake Louise. Many trails start here.

 Not real far.

Just 3.8k each way. 4.72 miles return for us Luddites. Yes there is a bit of a slope – 1325’ up to the Tea House at 7005’ from Lake Louise.

We did some learning; there are no flat parts, the air is thinner, we are not 25, going up hurts more than going down, going down is faster. But, oh the views!

Lake Louise. Yes it looks like this for real. Because of the "rock flour". Google it.

 

OK – time for the “we really were there” photos. At least they’re in a group. No points lost for skipping this.

The Beehive. No not her hair - the rock behind.

Steam off my head or low lying cloud?

 

"Stop taking pictures - I want my tea"

 No power or running water up here. All the ingredients are brought up on horseback or peopleback except propane and water which are flown in by helicopter.

Lake Agnes

The outlet from Lake Agnes takes an abrupt path. You will not want to follow the water.

Kitchen is simple and bustling. If you think your kitchen has flaws look at the following pictures. Hands are the machines.

Of course we had tea and scones. Gave the old people (us) tasteful pats on the back. Noted there were a quite a few patrons who had taken the horseback option to get here. Horses had left many fresh clues on the mixed (hiker and horse) portions of the trail.

No clues here. Just another trail shot

Got back down and did a 1 km stroll to the end of Lake Louise then back to the hotel. Lake Louise pictures next entry.