040712 Horseshoe Bay

We had a long drive today from Kelowna to Vancouver. Just one stop for lunch, at the blue moose cafe in the small town of Golden. We are in Horseshoe Bay tonight, for the ferry to Vancouver Island in the morning

030712_pm Kelowna

We walked in Rose Valley national park today. As Mick correctly pointed out, we are now seeing ponderosa pine. Tomorrow we head to Vancouver ( Horseshoe Bay) for the ferry to Vancouver Island. It's over 30 years since we were in Vancouver - I remember Richard learned to walk on or way from Japan - we bought his first pair of shoes in Vancouver.

030712_am Kelowna

Today will consist mainly of shopping & eating & shopping & ..... One of us started the day well, however someone fell by the wayside immediately

020712 Kelowna

Another beautiful day. In the morning we were walking amongst the red wood (at least that what I think they were) After about an hour shopping we headed to a fruit farm where I had the best apple & berry crumble

010712 Kelowna

We were awoken this morning with the sad news that Uncle Huge had passed away - RIP. In his prime he would have been an excellent companion to have with us on this holiday, because of his love of the outdoors etc. He came to mind several times today, especially when we visited a place called Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk, he was always a great one for remembering (or making up) weird & funny names. May he rest in peace xx

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We are moving to Kelowna B.C. tomorrow, its a 6 hr drive, so no driving today. We took a stroll along the Bow river which runs through Banff. Canada day tomorrow - parades, fireworks etc. Still some incredible scenery just on the edge of town. How about my roast beef roll?

290612 Banff

Off early (0900) today to Lake Louise. Called to deli for our picnic, it was packed. we decided to drive to Lake Moraine, a stunning lake featured in many of the usual photos of Banff. We walked to Larch valley - quite a climb, but worth it. Catherine is doing very well & had no problem. There was still quite a bit of snow in the valley. A fellow walker asked Catherine if she was from Iceland, as she was in shorts & t-shirt as usual.