May 7, 2013, Osoyoos

     We awake to another glorious day in Osoyoos. It's going to climb to 30 degrees C again today. It's easy to forget all the rain through the winter on the "wet" coast when you're here.

     After breakfast, Richard, Ron and I go to the Nk'Mip Interpretative Centre and manage to immediately hook up with a guided tour with a local First Nations guide named Bob. He is knowledgable about the area and very much into his aboriginal heritage. We learn many things about the flora and fauna of the area with the help of Ron's many questions prompting Bob along. Richard purchased, much to my frugal horror, a pair of very expensive salad tongs to remember our trip here. He says, "it's only money", and I think I'm starting to adopt his philosophy.

here we are up in the hills above Osoyoos

some beautiful artwork

 

     After a yummy dinner of salmon and vegetables we go to the pool and hot tub to soak our weary bones. This retirement is exhausting sometimes!

Here's Shanon getting dinner ready once again!

     Upon our return to the trailer I find a message from home that my beloved brother Bert has passed away. Even though it has been somewhat expected, I am tremendously saddened by the news. He was a wonderful brother to me and he was only 72 years old. I only hope he is soaring, illness free and happy to be reunited with the love of his life, Doreen.

Here is Bert only about a month ago getting back into his guitar

     We are a little unsure of our plans for the next couple of weeks as we will be returning home soon to be with family and to celebrate the very diverse and interesting life of Bert.
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Location:Nk'Mip campground