Okanagan Valley

The drive from Vancouver to Kelowna was lovely - not too much traffic, and views of spring everywhere. Mt. Baker was visible in the morning mist, a foretaste of all the spectacular vistas to come.
Arriving in Kelowna around 3pm, we parked our RV up the hill in Glen & Bette's driveway and went wine tasting and touring the famed Okanagan Valley, and some of their favorite places along the lake. It was reminiscent of our time in Austria's lake district, with lovely walks along the shore and views of distant peaks.
The wine in this area is superb, and the vineyards are just budding out. We visited one large tasting room set high on the bluffs overlooking the lake, and a few family-owned smaller vineyards where we got to talk to the winemaker.
Back home for a delicious dinner, followed by conversation around the fire in Glen & Bette's beautiful back yard. It's so nice to re-connect with these cousins, and we'll see more of Bette this weekend in Edmonton.