Judy-Lynn And Chris – Day 7

It’s the end of the week for our happy campers.  I would not be surprised to hear that they’re moving out here.  I think they may have really enjoyed themselves, in spite of the tragic fracture and all.

As Chris really enjoyed the Naramata zone, we went back there today to hit up Arawana.  It was mushroom central up there.

It’s got so many cool features to ride, too.

He was going for everything today.

Well, not quite everything I guess.  He took pics of me on a few things instead.

Some photoshop magic to show you the huge Ponderosa’s out there.

Hey Chris, you’re sitting down!  Are you tired yet?

I know I am.  I was sucking it up though…

Some more photoshop magic from the canyon in Ivy League.  This doesn’t really show it for what it is (a huge limestone overhang), but looks sorta cool anyway.

The final descent to the beach.

While we were out playing, the ladies were visiting wineries and galleries in Naramata.   It’s mid September, and we’re still swimming.  Believe it.

Judy-Lynn and Chris – Day 6

Well, the new wines are out in Oliver, so I guess we should go for a little drive down the valley today.

Or should I say “Up a mountain”.

Only one more day after this one, so Chris is going for broke on the log rides.

I still couldn’t get him to try this drop, though. Oh well, they’re talking seriously about moving out this way, so he’ll get another shot at it.

This is near the spot where Chris started asking me a bunch of questions about mushrooms (seems he’s been threatened with expulsion from the MTBR forums for posting too many mushroom pics).  I said Ididn’t think there were any around, and then spotted these HUGE puffballs.

Seriously….HUGE.

Didn’t feel like stopping for that long though. Look at how much descent we still have to do.

It took a bit longer than usual.  Had to stop for so many photo opps.  It’s nice with the sage in bloom.

Some seriously sick shots here…

…including my pick for the shot of the week.

Not that this one is all that bad, but that last one is epic.

Another one of yours truly, silhouetted.

A stock angle of Chris. Everyone gets one of these if we ride this trail together.

It’s a bit drier than Ontario, eh?

Chris managed to bail into one of these.  No big deal, but it’s gonna be weeks before the last spine comes out of his hand.

OK, so that was very nice, but now we need to slake the thirst.

Judy gets some practice pouring left handed.

We took a scenic drive through Canada’s only desert on the return trip.

It’s quite a sight, and unique in Canada.

Oh, and some wildlife shots for you.

Oreamnos amerianus, the Mountain Goat.

And another Praying Mantis when I got home.

PS – Happy Birthday Mom!

Judy-Lynn and Chris – Day 5

Welcome to yet another day in the Okanagan.  We’re riding in Myra/Bellvue today, and it’s the first time down the Crawford Canyon trail for me in a long, long time.  Andrew and Sheila tagged along for the adventure today.

It’s sort of traditional to get lost out here.  Can you see why?

At least I can always find this spot. 

We killed a good half hour here trundling rocks.  One good thing about all the blowdown; it’s easy to find big rocks to huck these days.

Sheila, with the first of the fall colours.

Ooops, we went the wrong way.  I bet that full face helmet doesn’t seem like such a good idea at this point.

OK, so it’s not much of a wildlife shot.  Chris got stung, and from the looks of it, it was a bee.

Have I ever warned you to NOT click a pic?

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  The next shot is safer.  Not sure about riding under that big dead tree, but at least you can click on it.

We finished up at my favourite apres ride spot on the Kelowna waterfront, the patio at the Eldorado.  Nice photobomb on the left, lady.

Judy-Lynn’s shiner is sure fading fast.  I can’t believe how quick she’s healing.  Some great appies and a nice sunset to end another great one.