Elkwater, AB

Beaver Creek Campground
Site #38 - $20 p/w (x2)
Temp 9C

We woke up to frost on our rails in Medicine Hat, but decided to go camping anyway. When we arrived at Elkwater, we were shocked to find all 40+ sites in the Elkwater loop were taken... Crazy crazy people... lol. We set up in Beaver Creek. Did some biking, hiking and a drive about.

Day 2 we moved to the Elkwater loop, Site #31. Because campfires!! It was pretty chilly camping with our heater running through the night.

Fort Steele, BC

Fort Campground
Site #20 - $31 p/w/s
Temp 19C and windy!

The old parking lot stalls campground and no fires. We would have toured the fort, but the staff were finished for the season so we opted not to visit. A short walk around the campground and movie night -- "Out of Africa".

Nelson, BC

Kokanee Creek Prov Pk
Site #41 - $22 n/s
Temp 18C

We arrived at noon and set up in this was a nice sunny large site. Jeff came over after lunch. We walked through the park and along the creek where the kokanee were spawning. Jeff stayed for barbecued chicken and a campfire. Jen was working.

Sunday both Jeff and Jen came by and we walked to the Canyon Viewpoint. They stayed for shrimp dinner and a campfire. 

We left at 10 am Monday and just missed the ferry crossing. We ended up waiting 1 1/2 hours for the next ferry.

Christina Lake, BC

Schulli Resort
Site #10 - $26 p/w/s, gray water only (x2)

We arrived in time for lunch and picked this beach front site. Best choice! Two other units arrived shortly after.

We went for a bit of a drive around the community and then for a bike ride. We had a good visit with George and Sharon who were parked beside us (from Coquitlam). They were driving an older RAM and pulling a Vanguard.

We biked 10 km along the KVR Trail and back. Had a bit of rain but we sat under the canopy for propane fires both evenings.

Osoyoos, BC

Nk'Mip Camp & RV
Site #95 - $37.50 p/w/s (x3)
no fires

It was windy and cool when we arrived, but we set up over-looking the lake. We visited with neighbours Ross and Lorna Lawson and friend Donna. They had bought property up the mountain in plans of retirement in 5 years.

We picked up groceries, did some laundry and shopping, plus hiked and biked around the area. We managed to get in a float on the lake one afternoon. The temp was only 23C, but it was warm in the sun. The campground was pretty busy for mid September.  We really enjoyed the evening sunsets and the town lights shining over the lake. Beauty!

Summerland, BC

Okanagan Lake Prov Pk
Site #52 - $22 n/s (x3) wood charge

It was sprinkling when we arrrived at 11 am. We set up and had lunch. Doug and family arrived late afternoon and we had a late steak dinner then sat around the fire.

The weather wasn't great, but we managed to have a good time. The kids really enjoyed themselves. We hiked, biked and had evening fires although much time was spent bundled up under the canopy.

Penticton, BC

Wrights Beach Camp & RV
Site #69 - $29 p/w, no fires

Temps were 27C when we arrived. We took a site on the beach, but they are shoe-horned in. It is difficult to maneuver around in the sand, so we stayed put.  It was a bit breezy off the lake.  We did drive around to check out other campgrounds and there really was nothing better that was open this time of year.

Supper was leftovers and we did enjoy watching the activity on the lake. We went for a short walk before bed.

On Thursday we went for a 20+ km bike ride along the KVR Trail, heading south to Okanagan Falls. We went for another ride after lunch and enjoyed a swim on our floaties.



We had received a call from Greg that Kim was in the hospital.  Connor Anton Armstrong arrived at 7:11 pm (ET).  Pretty exciting for me -- a 'real' grandma now!

*WEDDING TIME* Burnaby, BC

Burnaby Caribou RV
Site #92 - $205 week rate (x2) Note: $42/night

The 'Valet Parking' is a welcome bonus as the sites are pretty tight. Each site is paved with small patch of grass and cedar dividers that have 'cut-outs' for neighbours slide. So yes... cozy! We set up camp and Kari and the kids came for supper.



On Thursday we did some biking and picked up a few groceries and Friday was spent at Dave and Elizabeth's for back yard wedding preparations.



And Saturday was the 'Big Day'.





We dropped by Dave on Sunday, then headed to Kari and Gerry's for barbecued salmon with Doris, Smitty, Mike, Darryl and Deanne.





On Monday we wandered around the New West Quay shopping area and went for a walk around Burnaby Lake on the approximate 4 km trail. Such a great wooded park area that helps you forget you are actually smack dab in the middle of a huge city.

We did some shopping at Metro Town Mall on Tuesday then headed to Kari's for a few hours. Back at the RV we had shrimp stirfry and went for a soak in the hot tub.

On Wednesday, Kari and the kids came for lunch and supper. (Gerry sky-trained out after work.) It was a day of crafts, walks and time at the playground.





Our digital camera had suffered some damage when Ron tried to put in a new memory card at Dave's wedding. Luckily there was a repair shop near Gerry's office and he dropped it off for us earlier in the week. It was ready for pick Thursday. We visited Gerry at the office, picked up the camera, went for lunch and wandered around Granville Island shops. We enjoyed a roast beef dinner with Dave and Elizabeth.



Friday was lunch and a visit with Uncle Walter. We shopped Ikea then headed home for supper. After supper we sat with the kids while Kari and Gerry had dinner and an evening out.

After lunch on Saturday, Doug and Rina came to the campground for a swim then we all went to Kari's for barbecued burgers.



Sunday was rainy and we headed to Richard's for barbecued salmon.

On Monday, we once again hiked around Burnaby Regional Park with Kari and the kids and spent time at the campground. Off to Dave's for seafood pasta.



We shopped Superstore and Walmart on Tuesday and Kari and kids were back out for a visit. Again, Gerry took the train and Dave came by after work. We had chicken kebabs for dinner. Eliz was busy with work negotiations so wasn't able to join us.

We said our good-byes to all and left the park by 10 am. In the wind. Highway 3 was a little rough and we encountered a few steep climbs.