I’ve just enjoyed a little midwinter getaway in Banff, Alberta.
Over the years I’ve accompanied hubby on countless business trips. I’ve travelled with him from one end of Canada to the other (and back again.) We’ve hit every major city and some not-so-major cities. I feel quite blessed to have had the opportunity to explore Canada this way—while staying at the best hotels.
This week we’re at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta. We’ve stayed here a few times but it just never gets old. Simply exploring the “castle” is enough, but throw in Willow Stream Spa and Afternoon (High) Tea and it’s nothing short of luxurious.
I’m not shy about exploring or eating by myself when hubby is in meetings (who has time for that?) so yesterday when I decided to enjoy the ritual of afternoon tea, I requested a large table, in a corner, with windows on both sides …
I didn’t want to bother the waiter so I took these photos myself … balancing my camera against my chin as I poured tea (hoping it would hit the strainer … and for the most part, it did!)
I really wanted to spread all the delicacies across the table amongst the teacups, linens, and silverware.
My plan would have been to stand on a chair and take a top-down ;) but for the most part I simply sat and drank my tea(s) while eating fruit, delicate sandwiches, scones, cakes, cookies, and profiteroles while enjoying the view …
After a couple of hours I asked the waiter to pack up the leftovers and I headed back to my room. Needless to say, I skipped dinner last night :)
Today we’re heading home for one night and then we’re off to Quebec … I’m hoping to be able to share a bit of that as well.
Have a lovely day!
lovely silver setting and what a view!
Lovely!
Whoa, that view is amaaazing ! Love your photos of your delicious tea, I think you may have got some funny looks if you had stood on the chair though …lol
Oh how lovely, Barb! You are quite the expert and balancing and keeping things from spilling over. Not to mention staying seated in your chair when your creative urges must have been most pressing to get up on that chair.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful afternoon treat! We’ll be watching now for the Quebec shots and stories.
Wishing you a beautiful evening…
Brenda
xox
Barb. Gorgeous. So very very lovely.
Happy and Safe travels.
I wish I had been there to watch the balancing act! Splendid story with amazing photos! Love!!
Wow! I can’t decide which I love best, the tea pot, and table all dressed up, or the window view. Thank you for sharing your special time and place!
You are a master at balance. I can’t believe you took these shots while seated in your chair…What a lovely tea time and that view…WOW
Wonderful shots, Barb, and I love that you chose black and white for them.
Safe travels, and have a great time.
How wonderful these shots are and what fun! Happy Travels!
Wonderful pictures of this silver teapot pouring tea into the cup Barb! You’ve achieved a great performance as you managed to shot and pour tea with only 2 hands! But the one I prefer is your fingers choosing one of these delicate and delicious square cakes… which one trying first? Amazing view from your table… how lucky to be in the middle of such an impressive landscape! Enjoy a nice time in the cold land of Québec…
All that white and silver is breathtakingly beautiful Barb.
These images are gorgeous Barb! The Fairmont is beautiful. I went for and afternoon visit late last summer. And Quebec . . . what a wonderful adventure! Enjoy. :D