Bev in front of the Bean Scene in downtown commercial Kelowna.
The tall glass buildings are all commercial, including computer technology, and the entire top floor (above) are offices for the Toronto Dominion Securities - every office with a view.
Let's see . . . should our tow car be this Lamborghini
OR
the Maserati
OR
the little Fiat!?
Our little rental while the truck bumper was being repaired.
Enjoying the final fall scenes during our time in Kelowna. This taken from the RV Park we are staying at.
Mission Creek tears down the old foot bridge and builds a new one within a week.
Never tired over the months of the view from the bridge. Went from a raging river with search and rescue practicing to almost dried to fabulous foliage colors and red salmon migrating upstream.
A true gem in the city - someone left some precious land for everyone to enjoy. High up on the trails you have forests, wildlife, quiet and through the trees, the high rises of the city.
Love the Ponderosa Pine Forest
You know fall is here when the "moneys mushrooms" have popped out and the Kokanee have completed their lifecycle.
Tazz is taking time to hone her skills at the herding instinct;
she is stalking a water beetle, with no chance of jumping into the water she will outstare it!
Will miss these walks.
Left Kelowna at 9AM on the 12th of October, on a sunny balmy 2 degree celsius (35 F) morning.
Two hours and our drive took us south to the Osoyoos border crossing.
First time in eight trips that we were questioned with more than about three questions. We were questions about Citizenship, where we are going, how long and three times, how much cash we are carrying.
We were then asked to pull over.
Fortunately, it was not a long time. One person went into the trailer and looked into the living area, bathroom and bedroom but the slide didn't have to come out (in order to open the fridge) and no cupboards checked.
On our way in less than ten minutes.
Highway 97 through Omak, Okanogan (no, not misspelled) and down to Wenatchee, Washington is a winding, fairly hilly two lane highway. The ride in the truck is quite different than the motor coach but of course - it is about 35,000 lbs lighter!
Gorgeous metal statues outside the gas pumps
Things went smoothly, no issues and traffic was nice and light. Averaging about 10 miles/gal which is not bad considering the highway we were traveling.
First stop was Tribal Trails (a convenience store/gas station) outside Omak, Washington. Gas is $2.63/gal (87 cents/litre in Canuck).
Okanogan, Washington
Scenic drive this highway - a gorgeous day and photos on a fly-by out the window while driving the regular speed of about 60 mph.
Orando, Washington
A pleasant drive after several treks down the I-5.
Just over five hours from the time we left Kelowna, we have landed for two nights at Wenatchee River Confluence Park.
On the west side of Wenatchee, we are staying at the mouth of the Wenatchee River. Wenatchee is where the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers converge.
Tazz is once again pulling out her herding instinct .......
not a water beetle this time.
Its a life sized deer!
A beautiful setting and a quiet time of year (although the day before we arrived it was full due to a Harvest Festival). Fisherman are in the river early in the morning.
And Marc has finally seen some wildlife, close to home . . . .
This park has a large section fenced off with dozens of bunkers - for immigrant fruit pickers. Wenatchee's claim to fame is the Apple. Apparently the apple capital of the world.
At the east end of the park was this home made mini-house. The couple have spent about eight years full time RVing, the past four years in a house in Ecuador and now, they are tripping from Florida to Alaska in this aluminum house. Has a full sized shower, murphy bed and a space for a hobbit style wood stove which they haven't needed - yet!
Temperatures are about ten degrees warmer here and we are back into shorts - played some pickleball today and hung out here, enjoying this spot. Marc spent the afternoon fiddling with the air and leveling of the trailer - something that apparently takes some trial and error before finding the right combination.
One issue about this park ---- train tracks across the river and five of them through the night with blaring horns.
Off to La Grand, Oregon tomorrow.
1 comment:
Glad to hear all is well! We brought the RV back into BC and then drove it back to the US via the Aldergrove border crossing and were shocked to only be asked where we were going! Didn't ask about any food on board (there was none as the fridge and freezer were emptied) or how long we were down for etcetera. I think they like to keep us on our feet! Safe travels!
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