Then we set off for our next accommodation, Waterton River Suites. This was a great place. Breakfast provisions were provided but it was not serviced. We were in the Sunrise suite. Mike had prepared the hot tub for us but the couple next door got in before us so we missed out.
We had two full days here. The first day we spent at Waterton Lake. 
We saw bison at a reserve just outside the village. We then drove to the Lake and booked a cruise and relaxed with a drink till it was time to board. As it was a warm, sunny day we had a pleasant ride down the lake and back again.
We then had some lunch which we had brought with us.
Exploring the town was next, but it was not very big. It was nearing sunset so we drove to Red Rock Canyon where we were lucky enough to see a mother black bear with two cubs. 
We drove to the Prince of Wales hotel to take sunset photos over the lake and then found a place for dinner.
It was dark by the time we reached home.
The next day we decided to visit Glacier National Park in Montana. We drove to the border where we sat for a little while to get into the USA. There were no issues so we drove on through quite flat land until we reached St Mary which is on the outskirts of the park. We had lunch in a hotel there and filled up with petrol.
The park is more interesting as you drive on. The drive resembles the one to Milford Sound in New Zealand with the lake beside the car and the cliffs soaring to the sky. We did not have time to drive the complete 'Going to the sun' road. We drove to Big Bend and then turned around.
We made the border crossing on the way back just in time (that one closed at 6pm) and went back to have another look at Mother Bear and her cubs. We then drove to the Prince of Wales and went to the lounge for refreshment.
It was then time to return. T told us there had been a bear down in the trees near the river just a short while before but we could not see it.
We ate and then started packing for the next journey back to USA.
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