Weather
The BC weather gods decided that we had had enough great weather during our 16 days on the road. They had a conference call this morning and decided that we needed to try out our rain gear. When one is riding a motorcycle, there is a decision tree process to be followed, such as:
1. if it looks like rain ahead, are we likely to ride through the rain within a few minutes? If in doubt, go to 2
2. is there a place to change into rain gear because one can get wet faster getting off the bike and standing in one place trying to find the gear and then struggling to put it on? if no, go to 3
3. in BC, is there another ferry crossing coming up soon and will there be a chance to change at the ferry stop? if so, just keep on riding.
This morning, we rode to the ferry crossing on the way to Revelstole under threatening clouds with touches of rain. We were able to proceed immedidately on the ferry and behold, we left rain clouds on eastern side of the lake and landed in sunshine on the other side. Later in the afternoon, there were a few more threatening clouds so we put on our rain gear and it worked - no rain. Our ride took us through more magnificent scenery from the Kootenay Lake area to the Revelstoke area to Kamloops, which is equally interesting. We explored the country around Salmon Arm and were equally impressed.
We continue to see landscapes of beautiful lakes, waterfalls, mountains, farms and to smell pine trees, freshly cut tree logs and farm fragrances.
Tubby
After spending 17 days on the road with our trailer, we have now named it "Tubby". Thank goodness we have Tubby with us, as my DH, who is not one to miss a deal, bought 6 packages of pudding cups (4 per pack) at the grocery store and was able to pack them into Tubby.
I, on the over hand, purchased a bottle of locally produced BC wine which we sipped last night after I wrote the blog and before DH inserted the pictures.
Regards to all,
Anne
Packing up again (we were in the yellow cottage)
A visitor came to say goodbye
One of several biker campgrounds along the way
Coming down the mountainside - we saw many of these
Dramatic scenery and great roads (for bikers)
--- bend after bend
A bit like our "Tubby", coming off the ferry
Last off this time
One of many trucks hauling logs - onto the ferry
Another good picnic lunch - after the ferry crossing
First time in the Frog Toggs - but not needed
Different mountains near Kamloops, but still beautiful
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