We have been without internet for awhile so I’ve got some catching up to do. We left Banff and stayed at Salmon Arm, BC, a town about the size of Carlsbad. I think I told you about the Shuswap Lake. Although we were surrounded by this huge lake, smaller lakes, and rivers, the fishing was lousy for Forrest. He caught some perch and small bass, which is disgraceful for a trout fly fisherman! That region is very hot--95 degrees and 80% H! We roasted the first couple of days and then we were rained on for about 7 days in a row. Forrest had more fun than I in SA--he played golf and fished. As my Poppy used to say “I was all stove up” with arthritis; however, I caught up on some reading, which is a treat since I've had my eye surgery.
(Fountain in Salmon Arm--like "Bob's Bidet" in the Pecos River. Second picture is the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake. Pictures from internet.)
(Golf course Forrest played. Turtle crossing is for an endangered species in the Salmon Arm area.) Golf is huge in BC--courses are everywhere. Even farmers have turned some of their farmland into Mom & Pop courses. Whistler has 3 golf courses--one designed by Arnold Palmer, one by Robert Trent Jones, and one by Jack Nicklaus.
We left Salmon Arm and headed to Hefley Lake (gradually making our way to Vancouver Island).
We adored the owner of the Hitch ‘n’ Rail Resort on Hefley Lake. He was from Scotland and kept us thoroughly entertained. We would love to go back some day. And still it rained. This is where Forrest caught his 20” prize trout!
Thorough bred ranch near Hefley Lake. ("Hey! Let's hit the road!" Chewey is anxious to leave.)
A family camped at Hefley Lake warned us not to take the road from Cache Creek to Lillooet because parts were washed out but recommended we go down to Lytton and up to Lillooet and then on to Whistler. Omigosh, the road was a nightmare--a narrow road along deep canyons, steep hills (14% grade), and all kinds of scary warnings, such as avalanche area and falling rocks. At one point we felt like either our Expedition would die and we might, too! Forrest wanted to turn back and go down to Vancouver and then up to Whistler but that meant going over Fraser Canyon!
Arrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!!!
We went over Fraser Canyon on our way to Alaska in 2000, and I said I would never, ever go on that road again. We finally decided to keep going because going back would be just as bad. Thank goodness, the going got easier, and we made it to Whistler with our lives and our car. And still the rain fell! However, we still enjoyed ourselves by sightseeing and wandering Whistler Village. (Pictures from the Whistler area.)
Who is that at Brandywine Falls? Snoop Doggy Dog? A homeless woman? What was I thinking when I got dressed?
I tried to capture the moss "carpets" on the forrest floor. Colors are faded, but trust me, it is beautiful. From Whistler to Vancouver, the forrest is a rain forrest.
Those who have camped with Forrest should get a kick out of this picture of him pouring torch oil on fire. He has nearly burned down more than one campsite in our years together starting fires. (-:
I attended the July 24th board meeting via phone from Whistler BC. Notice I am looking at the laptop. Our board books we get before each meeting are now being downloaded on the internet. I spent much of the day reading the info in the "book" and then was able to follow the agenda during the meeting. The picture also gives you a look at our campsite and area around.
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