We left Thursday and returned Sunday. Just a quick getaway with some friends, without the kids. The plan was loose: relax, take it easy, enjoy ourselves.
We are on our way!
Top up to start, cuz I'm a wimp.
First stop, Lake Louise.
It is impossible to take a bad picture here.
It is impossible to take a bad picture here.
Tunnels, my favourite!
We could see this guy coming from a mile away.
Enjoying the fresh air.
Me taking a picture of me taking a picture of my high school in Vernon.
Spent many lunch hours sitting right there.
Arrive in Kelowna, and this is the view from our room.
Time for a dip in the pool!
Time for a dip in the pool!
Lightning storm after dinner our first night.
(We are standing out on the dock, wondering why no one else is out there.)
(We are standing out on the dock, wondering why no one else is out there.)
Okanagan Lake on our way to Naramata (Penticton).
This is the life!
We arrive at Naramata Bench Wine Country.
Time to start tasting. Spiller Estate is our first stop. Very Cherry, very good!
Patio tasting at Elephant Island. Mmmmm, Black Current was yummy.
We liked the wine a Hillside Estate. Especially the Riesling and Merlot.
The grapes are ready at Soaring Eagle.
Viognier and Pinot Meunier. Can't pronounce them but they taste good!
Viognier and Pinot Meunier. Can't pronounce them but they taste good!
Red Rooster, our last stop for the day. Chardonnay, please.
Paul taking a picture of himself taking a picture.
This is one of my best friends from high school, who met us for dinner.
We haven't seen each other in 11 years!
We haven't seen each other in 11 years!
While the boys go golfing, we do some shopping in this cute little area.
Lunch on the patio, soaking up the rays.
We decided to take in one more winery on our anniversary.
Summerhill and the famous pyramid cellar.
We celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss by buying sparkling wine.
Then a sunset dinner at a restaurant on the water.
We had an amazing time with our traveling companions.
Time to head back, with a few stops along the way.
Back in Vernon, the lookout over Kalamalka Lake.
Much of my youth was wasted on that beach in the distance.
Much of my youth was wasted on that beach in the distance.
Hmmm, do you think we could live here???
A stop at the beach in Sicamous.
This is where Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake connect.
This is where Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake connect.
Enjoying the sand on my feet.
Do we have to go home already?
The weather was perfect, the company was awesome and the wine will be enjoyed for months to come.
(I must thank all those who made this weekend possible for us. Without the wonderful, loving family members who took such good care of our children, we would not have been able to relax and enjoy the trip. Many, many thanks.)
Let's do it again next year???
(I must thank all those who made this weekend possible for us. Without the wonderful, loving family members who took such good care of our children, we would not have been able to relax and enjoy the trip. Many, many thanks.)
Let's do it again next year???
5 comments:
Looks like a great trip. I really miss BC when I see pictures like this. I need to go visit again. Happy anniversary.
If you're doing it again next year, I'm coming!!!
happy anniversary!
I wanna go, too!! Oh, Elephant Island...how I love you... Looks like it was a great trip, and a great way to celebrate your anniversary. Love seeing all the photos!
Oh.My.Gawd. This looks like the BEST TRIP EVER! Maybe it's because I'm in the throws of baby-dom, wondering if I'll ever get to take a vacation ever again? And seriously - spending your youth on the beach is NOT time wasted! Haha.
Happy Anniversary, looks like you had a great time and got to reconnect and all that fun lovey dovey stuff :-)
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