Okanagan Trip: 05-08-11 (day 1)

A few weeks back, Lieselotte mentioned that, if we were ever to take a trip to the Okanagan, to visit Laura and Georg, she and Opa Big Al would like to come along. On Thursday (05-08-11) we picked them up at 8:00AM at Horseshoe Bay.

Day 01 ----- Day 02 ----- Day 03

We've arrived at Horseshoe Bay to pick Opa Big Al and Lilo up (8AM).

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Nice touch around the Horseshoe Bay terminal (Psst! How about some more ferry maintenance?)

Totem welcomes visitors to the BC Ferries, Horseshoe Bay terminal.

Close-up...

Horseshoe Bay arrivals... HEY! WHO IS THAT??!!!

It looks like these travellers are very eager to be on their way!

We stop for brunch at 10AM in Hope.

Just one of many such carvings in Hope, BC.

Looking for a washroom by the Manning Park Lodge.

Pappa Bear (BIG Al) at Manning Park Lodge.

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Keremeos = fruitstands

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Looking west along the highway in front of the Mariposa Fruitstand in Keremeos (365km from Vancouver)

Doesn't this just scream: "HOT AND DRY!"?

Typical of the scenery around Keremeos (view to the NE).

I love the colors...

Pick your favorite one...

Ready to be spaghetti sauce...

We would see plenty more of these throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Is there anything better on a hot day?

These cukes will make some Greek salad very happy!

Too bad they didn't have red, orange, and yellow peppers as well.

This is my favorite of the Mariposa Fruitstand shots...

Opa has all he needs.

I love these shots! Obviously...

Finally Hanne and Lilo appear!

Hanne and Lilo came out of the fruitstand VERY reluctantly.

Georg, the consummate host...

Georg, the consummate host, sings and otherwise entertains his guests.

Georg sings familiar tunes...

Lilo and Opa listen to Georg's singing.

Good night!

Good night! (Okanagan Lake below, off Naramata)

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Okanagan Trip: 05-08-11

A few weeks back, Lieselotte mentioned that, if we were ever to take a trip to the Okanagan, to visit Laura and Georg, she and Opa Big Al would like to come along. On Thursday (05-08-11) we picked them up at 8:00AM atHorseshoe Bay.