Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Settled at Bridal Falls, BC

     Sorry folks I don't have every day added on here.  I'm sure all the things we've done so far would bore you to death.  We stopped in Penticton our first day out (I wouldn't recommend this place-Riverside RV park at $42.00 night) after stopping in Kelowna to buy magnetic portable brake and signal lights to hook onto our bike carrier.  We feel more secure driving with those lights and Mike got them on sale and they were very easy to install.
     The campground we stayed in wasn't fancy by any means but it was close to the highway and a great meat shop that Mike discovered.  If there is a good food outlet around us Mike will find it. You all know Mike and his passion for cooking anytime, anywhere, almost anything.  We bought hot dogs but ended up having salmon filet for me and a veal cutlet for Mike.  Sure was tasty.  The salmon had been marinated in something and it was just the right size for me.
     The rain came while we were in Penticton and it got very windy and damp feeling so we turned on the furnace to dry out and keep warm.  The next morning I had to wipe all the condensation from the interior windows so we could see out.  The sun was shining and we took off about 10 am for Hope.  We took the Hope Princeton highway and it was good until we just passed Princeton where we caught up with the SNOW{:{   It had snowed overnight but was sunny when we drove through. The drive was not too bad.  The mh drove through  the mostly wet roads with no problems.  Past Manning Park Resort the snow disappeared and the drive into Hope was sunny and dry.  We stopped at Cooper's in Hope and bought a few things for dinner and had chicken thighs and rice and brocolli.  I am afraid I am going to put on weight whether I like it or not.  I will be happy to finally settle in one spot, preferably a warm spot, where I can go for a long walk 2 or 3 times a day without wearing a coat.
     We are staying here at Camperland at Bridal Falls.  It is a beautiful campground and I am sure is very busy in the summer with the waterslide right beside it.  Minter Gardens is just down the road but I don't think it is at its spectacular best at this time of the year.    We will stay here tonight too.  Can't beat the cost-$15.00 per night (we are members of Passport America and this campground accepts their card) and internet is $3.00 for the day.  We will be going to Surrey tomorrow and staying in a place call Plaza RV campground.  We don't know much about it but hope it will be better than Penticton and close to this place for comfort.
     Dave has told us to walk to the Falls.  When I get up the gumption to get off my butt, we'll go.