The drive was pretty cool, the road takes you through winding paths alongside the mountains. These roads kind of treacherous because you were winding around and going up and down steep inclines. All the cars passing me were either trucks or SUVs. One section had a lot of potholes and going down the mountain at 100km was a bit of an adrenaline rush. Had it really been winter time, I think my car would of slid into a ditch 100 times. Thank god it wasn’t winter though. It was also quite scenic to drive on Hwy 1 from Lake Louise to Shuswap Lake, a much different scenery than driving through the Rockies, in that the mountains and terrain looked different. When I reached Shuswap Lake, it seemed like I was driving along it forever – it is one big ass lake. My hostel is situated on the shore of the Lake.
If you want to stay at pretty cool place, then by far this hostel had beaten the others big time in character. There are four trains cars connected (all on railroads), three of them have been converted into a fully functional dorm rooms. Mine had a tiny toilet, kitchen/lounge area, 3 bunk beds, and 2 observational deck chairs up top. And there is more, they have two pet Lamas in the courtyard. Combine this with the lake view and the hills - it was kind of cool. Also this is the cheapest hostel so far, only $17 a night in the dorm room – and I was the only person there.
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