In and around Gibbons Alberta.

We have been here at the Longriders RV Park for 4 days enjoying the area and making new friends.
On Thursday morning we went into Fort Saskatchewan to visit the old Mounted Police Fort and Museum; an interesting tour, especially the court house with all the original furnishings. all the different "Mounty" uniforms from the 1870s, the only common factor being the tunics which have always been red.

During the afternoon Rodger, who we met at happy hour at our neighbours on Wednesday night, took us on a trip to Edmonton to show us around and buy some steaks and beer for a BBQ Friday night.

 Blair, our neighbour, getting the campfire going for the BBQ.

     Steaks Alberta style                                                                      

Friday we went into Edmonton and visited The Royal Alberta Museum and spent most of the day viewing the exhibits, mostly natural history and first nation culture.

   Saturday was a lazy day, chatting with Rodger in the morning watching Blair cut grass. Shopping in Fort Saskatchewan in the afternoon.

 Sunday, we went for a walk along the Sturgeon River in Gibbons a couple of km. down river from Wednesdays hike.

 Lots of birds and bugs and wildflowers.

I think this little fellow is a woodpecker, at least he sounded like one, pecking away at the tree.

 I have no idea what this plant is called.    

Looking ahead up the trail.

   Last look at the river before returning to the campground. Tomorrow Monday we will  be on the road again in the direction of Grand Prairie.