Lillian Gest: Journal, 1925

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timber Line near Poboktau Pass. Ride on pass for some time. See Indian trail going along other side of Brazeau Lake + coming in at top of pass to our right. See five deer + a sheep. Also baby ptarmigan. Tex goes down on his knees, his first real stumble. He isnt very fast, but a nice gait + very sure footed when walking. Came on in the stream going into Pobok[hyphen] tau River. Walk in river below [dash] Sleeping alone

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in bell. Ride was above timber line + camp is among balsam trees + heather + moss carpet. Walk with Marguerite after supper along path to try to see deer. Meet Madelaine + try to scare her by snapping trees but she disappeared. I watched the mountains with the glasses while they walked way up over shoulder + beyond. Candy + cocoa when we got back. Caroline dis[hyphen]

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{from previous page: 'dis'}cusses a winter trip by snowshoes, skiis + dog teams up the Pipestone. Hot water + bathe in tent. Tues 21 Breakfast at 9 took a picture of table which is in open without the fly 19 horses are missing So we will have a late start I guess. Salvage a wash cloth which I left by river when we bathed Bonau was unwell last night + was given castor oil There are lots of [mt.?] slopes about on which to look for sheep but I dont see any.

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Horses are finally found + we started about twelve. Trail led along mountain through burnt timber Lunch near cabin "Waterfall" on Poboktau River. Turned to right up [Poleque?] Creek [dash] Camped on hill. Louise Busty + I make up song to tune of These bone shall rise again' while others go swimming

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mosquitoes bad + out come the veils. This inspired us to have a wedding which was quite a success. Florence being the minister + [....ting?] a very clever wedding ceremony. It was all duly photographed Jim coming dressed as woman with pillow + shawl. Wed 22 Left 9 am. Caroline missing. Ride up to Maligne Pass where there is a pretty little

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