Red Deer, Drumheller and Little Fish Provincial Park

After leaving the glacier I headed towards Red Deer to have lunch with my cousin and childhood friend Jacques. We had not seen each other in 37 years. Last time was the summer of 1979 when a buddy and I were hitchhiking across the Maritime provinces. We had a great time.lunch was a nice little Chinese buffet. An excellent break from my campfire cuisine.

After lunch I headed for Drumheller to visit the Alberta Badlands. Scenery is still gray and somber. But still some breathtaking views.

I toured Drumheller

and decided to head out to Little Fish Provincial Park about 40 east. I got there in the midst of a heavy thunderstorm. When the clouds broke I fixed myself a steak supper (life's rough) and waited to see what the weather would bring before setting up camp. Well the rain started and kept on coming.

Off I went in search of motel. I ended up in Hanna, Alberta which is the proud birthplace of Nickleback.....yup my life is complete. I can go home now because nothing will ever top this. I might go out later and see where the plaques are commemorating Nickleback historic events....you know where they tipped their first cow etc....it's actually a very nice looking little town. But I would take down that sign.