Today, we started out by heading west to Osoyoos and took in the beauty of the mountains, trees, the Okanagan Valley. After speaking to another biker at a gas station, we changed direction from west to north to Kaslo. So far, a great decision.
The drive along the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake was amazing on a motorcycle with lots of turns and fabulous scenery along the lake. Evan says it one of the best roads he has ever ridden. We took the ferry across the Lake and headed north along switchback mountainside roads to Kaslo. Interestingly, BC provides this ferry without charge but their tourist offices charge about $4 for a BC road map.
Kaslo dates back to the late 1800's and many of the buildings from that period of time still exist and are used. Kaslo has the world's oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world which has been restored. It was built in Toronto and shipped west by train. It's a fabulous place for us to stay tonight.
E has added pictures to earlier postings in this blog and he urges you to check them out.
After changing directions for the 2nd day in a row, I'm hesitate to comment where we might be tomorrow.
regards to all,
Anne
Bedded down in Fernie, BC
Riding "through" the mountains
South east BC - on route 3
Another sunny day - and picnic lunch
--- and more icecream
Waiting for the ferry
Riding off the ferry
Mountain switchbacks - with the lake below
Kaslo city hall - built during the mining boom in 1898
The historic passenger steamboat (built in Toronto)
Fuelling for the next day's ride
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