Day One: Nanaimo to Grand Forks
I caught the 8:30 ferry out of Horseshoe Bay, and landed here in Grand Forks a few minutes ago, road-weary, but safe, not to mention hot! Yes, the temperature has been steadily climbing all day. I love it! At about 2:00 this afternoon, about half an hour outside Hope, my body suddenly relaxed. It feels good to be away from the damp ocean air.
I stopped in Hope, at the city park downtown, around 12:30, for a quick picnic lunch: PB & J sandwich and an apple, and left town with a small chocolate dip cone from DQ. Stretched my legs in Princeton, and had a quick tour of their local museum, which was very charming, and, as one would expect, full of history. Also rocks, and a beautiful butterfly display. The attendant showed me the rock samples under a black-light, and they glowed the most amazing vibrant colours! Who knew? I grabbed an ice coffee to keep me cool and awake, and headed back into the mountains.
A long time ago, I went out with a guy who used to rave about the beauty of Keremios. Now I understand why: a deep green valley, towering craggy mountains, and fruit stands everywhere. Unfortunately, I'm a little early for fruit, and none of them were open. But I am thinking seriously about cherries. I will be ready for them when they finally appear.
The road from Princeton to Osoyoos is lovely, following along beside a rushing river, and lots of bright, green fields. I made a quick pit stop in Osoyoos, at the little library there, and decided to push on to Grand Forks. Found gas at $1.09, en route(!) and decided to top up the tank. Hope I can make it to the Alberta border, but doubtful.
Osoyoos to Grand forks is lots of green, hilly ranchland, with lots of big sky and white heavy clouds, with the highest passes dark and wooded. It's all pretty farmland here. It feels good to stop moving. I'm going to give my body the gift of yoga, and have an early night.
Right after I have a good cry about leaving my home and all my dear friends.
Sob.
Sob.
Sob.
There, that feels better.
Love to all,
Jacquie
I stopped in Hope, at the city park downtown, around 12:30, for a quick picnic lunch: PB & J sandwich and an apple, and left town with a small chocolate dip cone from DQ. Stretched my legs in Princeton, and had a quick tour of their local museum, which was very charming, and, as one would expect, full of history. Also rocks, and a beautiful butterfly display. The attendant showed me the rock samples under a black-light, and they glowed the most amazing vibrant colours! Who knew? I grabbed an ice coffee to keep me cool and awake, and headed back into the mountains.
A long time ago, I went out with a guy who used to rave about the beauty of Keremios. Now I understand why: a deep green valley, towering craggy mountains, and fruit stands everywhere. Unfortunately, I'm a little early for fruit, and none of them were open. But I am thinking seriously about cherries. I will be ready for them when they finally appear.
The road from Princeton to Osoyoos is lovely, following along beside a rushing river, and lots of bright, green fields. I made a quick pit stop in Osoyoos, at the little library there, and decided to push on to Grand Forks. Found gas at $1.09, en route(!) and decided to top up the tank. Hope I can make it to the Alberta border, but doubtful.
Osoyoos to Grand forks is lots of green, hilly ranchland, with lots of big sky and white heavy clouds, with the highest passes dark and wooded. It's all pretty farmland here. It feels good to stop moving. I'm going to give my body the gift of yoga, and have an early night.
Right after I have a good cry about leaving my home and all my dear friends.
Sob.
Sob.
Sob.
There, that feels better.
Love to all,
Jacquie
posted by Jacquie Wareham Life Coach at 6:47 p.m.
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