Yes, in spite of the heat and smoke from all the fires. But these fields are given lots of water pumped from the lake, so they look very healthy. There are concerns that the quality of the wine grapes will be affected by all the smoke, though.
I do as well when I’m away (which is approaching soon). The border is open to vaccinated Americans now, so maybe you will be able to make a trip some time. 🙂
I always liked the Okanagan in the spring and the fall. Too many tourists in the summer, too cold in the winter, but the other two seasons there are wonderful.
Of course, coming from the north, we find Okanagan winters very temperate, but I agree completely that the spring and autumn are the absolute best seasons.
Thank you. 🙂 It was beautiful in the morning (we were out at 7 a.m.), but by noon the smoke from the big wildfire to the north of us had moved in and our next heat wave had started, too. It’s getting up to 36, 37° – so hot and no rain in the forecast. It was good that we got out as we are totally socked in by smoke today!
It’s bad and today became worse. Health services are now recommending that people with breathing or lung issues shouldn’t go out. My car (in a carport) had ash all over it this morning. These fires are huge and there are a lot of them. I’ve always tried to be environmentally conscious, but this experience has really locked it in!
Stay in and stay safe, Lynette — yesterday afternoon the smokey air reached Vancouver and the mountains disappeared from view; I sat out briefly in late dusk, maybe 15 minutes, and came in coughing — I won’t do that again for a while!
Thanks, Penny. At one point yesterday, trying to see across the road was difficult. I needed to go out to do some errands (I’m heading north tomorrow) and kept my mask on just because of the smoke!
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Everything’s lush.
Yes, in spite of the heat and smoke from all the fires. But these fields are given lots of water pumped from the lake, so they look very healthy. There are concerns that the quality of the wine grapes will be affected by all the smoke, though.
Looks like a good day down by the vines. Thanks for sharing Lynette. Allan
It’s such a gorgeous trail. Cheers Allan.
I feel a pang of longing whenever I think of this place.
I do as well when I’m away (which is approaching soon). The border is open to vaccinated Americans now, so maybe you will be able to make a trip some time. 🙂
I always liked the Okanagan in the spring and the fall. Too many tourists in the summer, too cold in the winter, but the other two seasons there are wonderful.
Of course, coming from the north, we find Okanagan winters very temperate, but I agree completely that the spring and autumn are the absolute best seasons.
What a lovely day to go out for a walk. Your photos are beautiful. It is hard to believe that this is in Canada.
Thank you. 🙂 It was beautiful in the morning (we were out at 7 a.m.), but by noon the smoke from the big wildfire to the north of us had moved in and our next heat wave had started, too. It’s getting up to 36, 37° – so hot and no rain in the forecast. It was good that we got out as we are totally socked in by smoke today!
Ugh. Smoke and the heat, not a fun combo. We’ve been in desperate need of some rain here in Ontario. And it’s been insanely muggy.
It’s bad and today became worse. Health services are now recommending that people with breathing or lung issues shouldn’t go out. My car (in a carport) had ash all over it this morning. These fires are huge and there are a lot of them. I’ve always tried to be environmentally conscious, but this experience has really locked it in!
Stay in and stay safe, Lynette — yesterday afternoon the smokey air reached Vancouver and the mountains disappeared from view; I sat out briefly in late dusk, maybe 15 minutes, and came in coughing — I won’t do that again for a while!
Thanks, Penny. At one point yesterday, trying to see across the road was difficult. I needed to go out to do some errands (I’m heading north tomorrow) and kept my mask on just because of the smoke!