Took me awhile to get out of Vancouver as loading a car for an indefinite time on the road is tricky. But… I got there. Managed to freeze a few blueberries for future smoothies before I left, too!

First stop and last stop before hitting the road: the Pacific Ocean and my first encounter making … … a few people do some spontaneous buffooning! A wonderful energy to start the trip.

These guys were being true Canadian tourists from Seattle and Germany. The leader of the pack – guy in the red hat has been to Canada 19 times and has traveled EVERYWHERE! He’s more Canadian than some Canadians I know. I was inspired.

My second stop was Hope and ice cream for supper.

Okay… it was an appetizer before my late supper with my friends, Pam and Rick, in Kaleden. Lots of homemade rose, more story sharing, and a good night’s sleep.

Love the Okanagan!

Now… onwards to Banff! My dear old hometown.

Buckle up and get ready for more spontaneous buffoony play!