Kootenay Lake Guest House Kaslo

... the under construction basement. It was very cool in there and although we startled him, he came right back to escape the heat. Absolutely amazing to us.
Slocan is about six hours from our home base but well worth the drive. It involves a free ferry ride across the Arrow Lake and is extremely scenic.

They say a pictures worth a thousand words so check out my pictures.
Sharon

Crossing the border was not a problem, had to off load a few fruits and veggies. We first went to Nelson BC then a little further north to Kaslo. Hot Springs, golf, boating, new friends, great campground, and a town I really liked.

Went for an adventure into the woods trying to find a natural hot springs, didn't find it but had fun trying.

Just check out the pictures, it's hard to describe the area. It was a great trip.

... and started on the drive home...It took us longer cause we had to stop for a few things like toilet breaks, we saw a coyote and a dear.... We saw something else to i am trying to remember....um.....um... A GRIZZLY BEAR....WE SAW A FREAKING BEAR!! Anyway have a look at the photo's and see for yourself....i am amazed and so so happy... P.s - canada is amazing....fireworks are legal....and so much fun!

In Kaslo I went to see the SS Moyie which is the oldest still intact stern wheeler in the world. It served from 1898 until 1957. They call it intact, I'm not sur though if it would still be seeworthy since it is sitting ashore of the Kootenay Lake. However, the ship is in great condition and sure worth a trip, for people that are interested in such things.

... were welcoming, warm and relaxing. The night was cold so staying in the motel next door to the springs was a good idea. The capital of Kootenays, Nelson is definitely worth a visit. The coffee in the recommended cafe Oso Negro was good, look for a fine metal work of the fence. We could not resist a visit to a Patagonia outlet store in search for the outdoor gear. Nelson looks quite groovy.

... wish I had time to go back and see the whole church. Four days in London is not enough...but i did know that going there, so it did not bother me too much. Monday I headed back to the theater district to see if I could get 1/2 price tickets to the Queen musical "We Will Rock You" and I did, 15 rows from the front. It did not start until 7:30pm so I spent the day at the National Gallery (on of the most amazing museums ever)then I went over to the Imperial War Museum. I only saw a few floors ...

... at Carleton, since Kar lives here and is most likely staying for a very long time. Driving to Jasper soon to visit a friend I lived with in high school in Thunder Bay. At a wedding in Calgary. Danced like a nutbar and smoked too much.

... you to all of my friends and family in both Van and Calgary who went out of their way to see me while I was home. Between dinners, brunch, coffee, etc. it was wonderful to see everyone and catch up. I had a great time, and I feel like I had Christmas while I was home and am not missing out on anything. Though I still expect phone ...

... next day with joyful greetings with Ro and Christian who met me, and helpfully carried the baggage which had grown by a bag. Fernie is a very quaint village, nestled in the mountainous ski area with five bowls for downhill skiing. Ro had got a job at a ski rental place and Christian got one later as a liftee. In the meantime he was strengthening his muscles working on construction sites. I really ...