May 30 PM

Glenn and Carmen just arrived in their Escape 17 which is a delightful little trailer.

They are from Idaho and are travelling with their granddaughter and two very big and good-natured dogs.

Bedtime logistics must be interesting.  Travelling with dogs is very popular and there is a beach here just for them.

I do not like to talk politics with strangers because you never know…and being a typical Canadian I will agree with them no matter what, if only to be able to nicely change the subject.

Having said that, over the last few days I have witnessed heated discussions between Americans wholeheartedly agreeing with one another on…you know…Trump and his cronies and the damage they are doing to their country and eventually the rest of us.

Still, it’s much nicer to talk about family, roads taken or not.

Glenn is strumming his guitar, it’s quite peaceful right now.  The motorized toys are nowhere to be seen.

Almost time to hitch up! Done! It looks good.

My neighbour Eric suggested a new route to Kootenay for me involving a ferry ride across the arm of water which is either the lake or a river.  Get to skip a bunch of mountains which suits me just fine.

Two huge, smelly buses just pulled in. One of which looks like a converted Greyhound. Off to take some pictures.

May 31

A beautiful ferry ride across Lake Kootenay started the day off very well.

Actually, I got a little lost looking for the ferry and attempted a back-up procedure which did not work. A kind lady indicated a quick way of getting out of my predicament and I was off to the ferry for a 35 minute cruise and then a drive actually mostly alone the base of the mountains.

The same thing happened again as I was looking for the entrance to the park where I am staying for a few days and another kind lady pointed out the proper road.

Another pair of eyes would come in handy!

It is very quiet here and I was able to set up rather quickly.

The wonderful people from Idaho and we followed each other for a bit.  I like the idea of travelling with someone and I hope to do more of the same later on this summer.

Lessons of the day are do not panic, get out and ask questions and check the terrain or the flow of traffic in the parking lot before moving.