Day One

Wednesday, June 9th -we are on our way.

I was a little sad to leave today. My styrax tree is about to bloom. It's white umbrella flowers are so fragrant and are loved by both bees and humming birds. The peonies that I transplanted a couple of years ago have finally produced blossoms and are just ready to burst. I counted 23 blossoms! I took a picture of the peonies and will post them once I figure out how to do that.

This was a driving day. No stops for road side attractions just cruising Canada Hwy 1 and the Fraser River Canyon. The canyon is deep,dramatic,and magnificent and after about five hours we are in Cache Creek, B.C.

It is raining but true to our Northwest heritage, this liquid sunshine did not discourage us. We are undaunted! Yes, tough cannot begin to describe us. We are weather beaten and proud. Ok, we sat in the camper and enjoyed our first Miller Time of the trip. Greg had a martini and he poured me a nice chardonnay. There was smoked salmon,cheese, and crackers for a light appetizer. This is what we call roughing it. Would love to have been outside enjoying our happy hour, but I made the sacrifice and opted for inside.

Tomorrow we head for Barkerville with stops at the Hat Creek Ranch and maybe a museum or two. Miller Time was followed by dinner and a walk. With yesterday's packing excitement Greg is bushed and is snoring like a freight train,and I can honestly say that we are -officially- on vacation! The first day is under our belt.

Today was less than exciting and I will try to make the next dispatch a little more interesting.
Mary