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Spent a couple of hours this morning packing up the van with stuff we usually carry in the trailer. We figure we'll be gone a week or so. It's amazing what you can fit in a minivan - 5 people, a large dog, a dog crate, a chest of drawers, sleeping bags, pillows, playpen, stroller, food, swim bags, dishes, and on an on....
AFter packing up we went back to the hot springs until noon. Not as nice in the heat of the day - we didn't spend much time in the hot pool.
So now were traveling trailer free. Able to go much faster with much less gas. Luckily I have relatives out west where we can stay (hopefully).
Headed out for the Okanagan, such pretty country. Initially it was very agricultural, with lots of vegetable farms and giant sprinklers. As we neared Vernon, the landscape became rolling hills that are very arid, mostly brown dotted with conifers.
Called up my cousin (Dad's niece) in Vernon, and spent the evenign there. They have a beautiful spot overlooking Kalamalka Lake. Had a nice supper and visit, they were super hosts. Their 2 boys are nearly grown, last time I saw them was about 10 years ago. So good to catch up. I also got some phone numbers for cousins in Vancouver, so we will give them a call too.
Enjoyed wine overlooking the lake before heading to bed. Maybe traveling without the trailer isn't so bad.
With no trailer, where are you guys sleeping? I saw on Facebook that it is Len's birthday, too, so hope you had a good day for that! Thinking of you. Tell Len, that Greg ran his first campaign. Jay is playing a dwarf who is stupid, but takes a lot of damage. Apparently Dale got turned to stone.
ReplyDeleteSo you have a van loaner while the trailer is getting fixed? I seemed to be a bit slow here.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite shocking how much can be packed when needed. I feel it is a skill won be playing Tetris as a youth :)
Nice to see you got to catch up with some family and I too wonder where you are sleeping, did you get a tent too?