Wednesday, JULY 12

Up somewhat early and on the road. Canada 3 is one mountain to climb after another, slow going, although the scenery is spectacular. Approaching Osooyous are large bronze statues of animals (mostly birds) that are very expensive-looking. We never did figure out what they were for, but enjoyed seeing them. Osooyous has really changed since we visited this sleepy little farming community along side a lake. It's a huge resort area now full of tourists.

Norman found us a FREE really pretty place along side the Simulkameen River to spend the night. It turns out to be where a gas station has been torn down. I did a campspot garbage clean-up, and we have a beautiful view of the river from our front window. Which, it turns out, is a "good thing", because before long we have rain all evening and all night.

NO TV, again...So we pull out "Gone With the Wind", which we've carried with us for years and not watched. Tonight it's popcorn, snacks and a three + hour movie. Lovely evening...

Oh yes, I thought I might see some critters finally, you know...large ones. But all we've seen so far are prairie dogs and chipmunks. And it doesn't change here...lol