Tues 14th - Revelstoke, BC

Sandy Point Campground
Site #8 - free? p/w/s

We had a good visit with Jeff, Christal, Jeff's dog - Odin and Christal's kitten's - Whiskey & Jack, on Sunday/Monday. (Their antics were most entertaining, the dog & kittens that is!)



We stayed at the campground there free of charge. The manager was met us when we arrived but was on her way to Walmart and said she'd 'settle up' later. Anyway, Ron went over numerous times and she was never there and then she pulled her trailer out yesterday and was gone -- even though the campground is open until the 15th. Ron left his card and said to send the bill, so it will be interesting to see if we get one!

There was a motorhome just down from us that's been 'abandoned' for 2 1/2 months. Two tents beside it with sleeping bags and a canopy that has fallen on top of the lawn chairs and kids toys that are laying around along with a fridge!!?? I wonder what will happen with it over the next couple days....??? It would be interesting to know the story!

There is also a van parked at it and no license plates on either vehicle. I'm surprised they haven't had the police involved. Jeff you'll have to keep us updated if you see or hear anything! (I guess I shouldn't be surprised that she didn't worry about collecting our fees!)

We were on the road by 9:30 a.m. today. Actually we are pretty lucky to be on the road. Ron woke up at 1 am last night smelling propane and here the burner on our stove was on low with no flame. Probably since supper time. I had a candle burning until bedtime and with the heater cutting in & out until he got up at 1 a.m. We were pretty lucky that nothing sparked. Anyway, we opened the vents, turned on the exhaust fans and were back sleeping in 10 minutes.
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Williamson Lake
Site #23 - $26, p/w/s - Temp 8C

We drove by beautiful Mara Lake on our way to Revelstoke. It looked so inviting with the calm lake and the sun shining on the sandy beaches. Then we looked at the temperature and see 4C and just laughed!! Looks can be very deceiving!

There was some fresh snow in the mountain tops around Revelstoke, so it's definitely getting much cooler! The leaves are turning and it's very pretty in this area. So we were true to form and were set up by lunch time! (and noone around to collect our fees again! -- I think maybe camping season is over!!)

We'll do some bike riding this afternoon and will probably head to Kananaskis area tomorrow before home.