We were impressed with our new canopy set-up, which you can read about here.
We camped for a few days at one of our favourite spots near Limestone Mountain in Alberta, Canada.
The first day or two there were still some lingering campers, but we were alone till the next weekend.
Two honking Geese flew up and down the creek twice daily.
We saw many wild horses during our stay, one evening a whole herd came galloping past and the next evening they grazed near us.
“Our study involving the samples from Wild Horses, submitted by volunteer donors has revealed some extremely interesting results. Here’s what we do know. Our horses here in Alberta, are not of “Canadian Horse” decent, such as the ones studied by the same researchers in the Brittany Triangle, in B.C.. However, the most interesting connection is that just like the horses in the Chilcoltins, both studies show a connection to Russian breeds. The B.C. horses show markers indicating a connection to the Yakut, from Siberia, and our horses here in Alberta, are showing strong markers indicating a connection to the Altai, breed from Russia.”– Help Alberta Wildies
The photo was taken from our vehicle.
You can read more about Feral Horses here.
Erik as usual was a champion and didn’t even bark.
Two Canada Grayjays also popped in to greet us.
There is a big boulder near our campsite, I wonder if it is an erratic. Erik scaled it like a mountain goat.
Most left their campsites without litter except for chopped firewood, which we helped clear up. There were some neatly built toilets and some people even built a fireplace.
Because there are Gas Plants in the area, two or more gas workers drive past us about twice a day. There is no reception.
Note that a the moment one needs a permit to camp on Alberta crownland. Public Lands Camping Pass
A big Inukshuk
Erik doesn't tire of fetching.
The Rocky Mountains
It was quite cold, with snow and ice at lower elevations.
That water is C-O-L-D!
Erik doesn't mind.
Happy dog.
Stay out of the tracks.
Erik loves the Quad.
Stir fry vegetables. You can read more about our fireplace here.
Chicken wings and shrimps in a Nandos Peri-Peri sauce.
Nandos Peri-Peri sauce. The medium is hot enough for me.
Low carb pancakes for breakfast anyone?
We use a wok stand over the burner. You can also use a trivet.
Our adaptation of Low carb pancakes for breakfast. Zero Carb Pancakes Original recipe KETO ZERO CARB PANCAKES! Easy Keto Pancakes with 2 ingredients! from Low Carb Love.
We leave the eggs and cream cheese out of the fridge overnight. We just use a whisk and not a blender. We added chopped chives, bacon bits and grated cheese.
Our low carb cream cheese omelette for breakfast is based on the Low carb pancake recipe.
Related: Easy Eggs from One Good Thing.
Our camper in the evening.
You can read more about our lantern here.
Our fireplace, you can read more about our set-up here.
We went to bed after 12 at night because we were binge-watching.
A soft but effective light in the evenings.
How staring at an open flame can be a ticket to calm.
THE SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF SITTING AROUND A FIRE.
Canadian Geese.
"This big 'Honker' is among our best-known waterfowl. In many regions, flights of Canada Geese passing over in V-formation -- northbound in spring, southbound in fall -- are universally recognized as signs of the changing seasons." - Audubon.org
Take what you need and leave some for the next campers.
White-Tailed Deer,
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