So I have had a lot of fun lately.When you live in the Kootenay's, even a days worth of errands consists of sight seeing, exciting discoveries and sometimes even a Ferry Ride!
How could I ever complain.
Here are some of the fun things I have experienced in the last few weeks...
Starting with Kaslo May Days.
There are all sorts of events taking place during this 3 day celebration...we only had time to catch the parade and head down to the grounds for some YUMMY food!
These funky ladies are the Grans to GransThey represent the Stephen Lewis Foundation and fund raise to send money and help to the Granmothers in Africa, who have been left raising their grandchildren, due to the immense AIDS problems that has been in Africa over the years.
An amazing organization, I have experienced a lot of over the last year thanks to my Mother In Law, who is a Nelson member!
Can't be in the Kootenay's without some sign of a "Rastaman!"
Not an Army advertisement, THIS IS THE KOOTENAYS afterall!
It was an ad for Paintball.
These cool stilted ladies were down at the park.
There were tents with people selling local crafts, pottery and jewelry.
There are so many talented people in our area.
Artisans are a plenty, which makes any type of drive to any surrounding town an event as there are dozens of places to stop all along the road on any route, and explore the unique handmade items.
The above and the next few photos are taken from our local Ferry.
The Osprey 2000.
A 30 minute ride from our side of the lake to the small town of Crawford Bay.
This town is occupied mainly by artists and artisans making a living by selling their wares.
There are glassblowers, potters, and there is the famous Broom Lady!
She is known for hand weaving straw brooms and selling them.
She was the woman who provided some of the brooms for the Harry Potter movies!
On this side of the lake you will also find the famous Glass House (made entirely out of enbalming bottles) and a reputable golf course called Kokanee Springs.
This day, we were headed to Riondel, a small town 10 minutes from the ferry landing.
We were on an errand and just reveled in the fact that we get to experience such beauty and peace on an errand where we live. No traffic jams or aggressive people for us here!
You can see me thru the window of the ferry!
My son, sitting in the ferry.
Cool Osprey chair!
View from the ferry deck
We made our way to Riondel. It was an old mining town.After completing our errand we had time for a short Geocaching hike.
This is a photo from the start of our hike.
This spot was below what used to be a mining site.
This was where they would bring the ore down and put it on a boat to ship it off.
The ore consisted of Galena, Pyrite, Silver and others that I can't now remember...
It was amazing there were chunks of sparkly rock everywhere you turned!
Pink sparkles, silver and gold sparkles!
Following the path....
There were so many cool rocks in the area!
This was beautiful. A bald eagle perched in a tree watching for fish....A common site here in the Kootenay's
Found the Geocache!
So fortunate to be able to raise our kids in a place like this...everyday feels like a vacation...
Just one of the many creatures seen on the hike.
A little critter living amongst the rocks!
After the mining hike we went to another short hike near the ferry landing...The Lighthouse Trail is a quick uphill climb thru the mossy woods to an old lighthouse.
Once there, you can climb inside the lighthouse and take in the view.
I realized how terrified of heights and small spaces I was, on this hike...but I DID IT!
Since cancer, I feel there isn't much I can't do!
Since cancer, I feel there isn't much I can't do!
There was also a cache planted up near the top of the trail.
The Old Lighthouse.
View from the top.
The steepest stairs EVER!
A family pic!I know small town mountain living isn't for everyone and some people enjoy the hustle bustle of the city.
But I feel so fortunate to have found my paradise.
It only took having cancer to be able to SEE it!!
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