These few photos were taken inside the gondola going up the Sulphur mountain.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Canadian Rockies 2
These photo shots of the Canadian Rockies are taken from the summit of the Sulphur mountain, one of the many more prominent mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The Sulphur mountain is situated in the Banff national park, overlooking the town of Banff. The mountain's name is due to the many hot springs found in its lower slopes. There is a facility of gondola up to the summit. The Sulphur mountain has been a convenient place for tourists who wish to have a good view of the Canadian Rockies from an altitude. To cater for the needs of visitors, there are two restaurants, a gift shop and spacious observation decks on top of the mountain.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Michael Owen scored
In arguably one of the most important derby game between the two Manchester teams today, Michael Owen scored a goal that put the result beyond doubt. His goal totally paid back the trust and support his manager had on him.
Manchester City came up very strong in their first four games this season. With a string of highly priced ' superstars ', including the ex-United player Carlos Tevez, acquired by the mega money poured in by their new owner, City threatened to overtake United in the tussle for superiority in the city. Owen's goal shattered that City's dream at least for the moment. City could have been beaten by a more convincing result if not for some defending errors by the United side.
So much about who is the better side of the two teams, on an individual note, it was Owen whose clinically executed strike that settled the duel. He might not have appeared sharp in previous games, he is still one of the finest poachers the English game has seen. He showed in today's game that he has not lost much of his finesse in the box. The expectation of 15 to 20 goals from him by his manager may not be too much to ask for if he keeps his confidence and composure in later games. And if he does that, his manger 's gamble in bringing him to the team will surely be vindicated and that will prove yet another master stroke by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester City came up very strong in their first four games this season. With a string of highly priced ' superstars ', including the ex-United player Carlos Tevez, acquired by the mega money poured in by their new owner, City threatened to overtake United in the tussle for superiority in the city. Owen's goal shattered that City's dream at least for the moment. City could have been beaten by a more convincing result if not for some defending errors by the United side.
So much about who is the better side of the two teams, on an individual note, it was Owen whose clinically executed strike that settled the duel. He might not have appeared sharp in previous games, he is still one of the finest poachers the English game has seen. He showed in today's game that he has not lost much of his finesse in the box. The expectation of 15 to 20 goals from him by his manager may not be too much to ask for if he keeps his confidence and composure in later games. And if he does that, his manger 's gamble in bringing him to the team will surely be vindicated and that will prove yet another master stroke by Sir Alex Ferguson.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Banff
Mountanous surrounding
Banff is a beautiful resort town in the Canadian Rockies.
It is the largest town situated in the Banff national park in the province of Alberta.
Surrounded by mountains of which one of them is the Sulphur moutain, it is a very popular town for holiday makers.
Banff is well known for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, scrambling and skiing.
The Bow River flows close to the town and the popularity of Bow Fall is much enhanced by its proximity to the town.
Premises on the outer perimeter
of the town are mostly guest houses
Entering the town centre
One of the busiest streets
Beautiful colonial architecture
Shops in the town thrive mainly
on patronage of tourists
A steak house
A hotel/lodge right in the centre
of the town
A quieter part of the town
Entrance of a shopping mall
Street lined by flowering trees
Birds on road side
Korean cuisine
' Bears ' are commonly used as mascots or
for decoration in front of shops
A smaller ' bear ' stands
in front of a shop
Flower beautification
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Bow Falls on Bow River
Bow River
Bow river flows in the Canadian province of Alberta and meanders through the Canadian Rockies
into Bow Lake.
Its name is due to the reeds that grow along the banks of the river. The natives use the reeds to make bows.
Bow Fall is a waterfall on Bow River and is of just a few meters high.
Every year it attracts a great number of visitors because of its proximity to Banff, a beautiful Canadian town.
into Bow Lake.
Its name is due to the reeds that grow along the banks of the river. The natives use the reeds to make bows.
Bow Fall is a waterfall on Bow River and is of just a few meters high.
Every year it attracts a great number of visitors because of its proximity to Banff, a beautiful Canadian town.
The river flows into Bow Lake
Bow Fall
Its proximity to Banff helps to make it a popular tourist destination
A closer look of the waterfall
Bow Lake
Bow Lake is another lake in the Canadian Rockies.
It is in the province of Alberta.
It is close to the Icefields Parkway.
The vicinity of Bow Lake
The shallower end of Bow Lake
The deeper part of the lake is blue
in color
The contrast in color between
the shallower part and the deeper part
of the lake
Pure beauty
Serenity
Beautiful drift wood found near the lake
Shimmering surface
The Num-Ti-Jah Lodge
near Bow Lake
Evergreen pine trees
Me crossing the small wooden bridge
A simple wooden bridge at one end of the lake
The clear blue sky complements the blue lake
The entrance of the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge
A birdie sighted at the Bow Lake
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