Christina Lake July 3rd to 4th

Last night was beautiful here once again



I even kind of liked the effect of the screens taking a picture from the front post






and then there was a rather nice sunset





although we were hearing about more forest fires...




I decided to take an early morning walk




I saw a canoeist and waited







for the perfect shot





more evergreens here I think than on the coast




Thimbleberries below-ready to eat





an interesting pine cone





simple daisies growing wild





clover reminding me of long ago Quebec summers












It looks like Elaine and Terry's apricots are soon ready to eat





A neat geranium below back at the cottage



later Elaine took me on a couple of short hikes




one to admire Cascade Falls and the gorge.








Lovely hike and beautiful falls














Then we went to the Christina Lake Visitors' Centre for a smoothy and a little shopping and nice walk-here at the beginning of the lake.


and now I am back for my fun afternoon


just hanging out here at the lake-and I think it just may be time for another swim! British Columbia keeps beating heat records so I can't think of a better place to be!

July2-3, 2015 Christina Lake to Grand Forks

Well it is hot and dry all over British Columbia right now and of course, Christina Lake is no exception



but so far the nights cool off and the mornings are lovely here


My friend, Elaine, has really become a great gardener here

Just look at these roses


Unfortunately the hot weather is causing some of them to only bloom a day



so important to catch them in their beauty


Some were even planted by Terry's mom long ago and still flourishing


and of course there are the lovely red geraniums and white petunias in the planters


Here's a beautiful pale yellow rose


I have to admit I spent


much of the morning and afternoon right under this tree


being here reminds me of happy summers spent in cottages on Lake Massawippi and Lake Mempremagog and a couple of summers on two different lakes in the Laurentions in Quebec as well.


The picture below doesn't reveal Venus and Jupitor that I could clearly see last night!


I was a bit late on the sunset but still sky quite amazing



This morning we were off to the Grand Forks market held twice a week!


Check out these neat bird houses and feeders!


some unique plants and holders



gorgeous flowers

and yes there were fruits and vegetables but I neglected to take a picture!


You could win a catered garden dinner or buy a ticket for a garden tour to support the local library


and how about some lawn and garden ornaments


and there are the famous cupcakes-and here's what we are going to be having


You can see a recreation of an early customs border crossing house









and visit a wonderful gift shop full of temptations


Holiday travels are great fun!