Most of British Columbia is experiencing a heat wave right now. Temperatures are in the high 30s celsius (about 100F) and people are looking to cool off however they can. As you can imagine, the beaches and lakes are very popular!

I spotted this sail boat among many on Okanagan Lake and thought how perfectly positioned it was to showcase an iconically sunny day white sail, blue sky and blue lake all around.

I felt cooler just looking at it, but it’s also an incredibly pretty sight.

It wasn’t very windy on the bench, but there was a breeze on the lake, and the sailboat seemed to be moving crisply along.
Happy Monday.
Looks like a good place to be on a hot day Lynette. On these hot days, which we dream of all winter long, any breeze is a good breeze. When there is none, we dream of cooling winter winds. Happy Monday. Allan
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Thanks, Allan. I agree – dreaming of summer and then desiring cool breezes when we get it. But I still like summer best, even if I have to sit in the lake! 38 for Penticton today, a scorcher.
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We’ve heard about the heatwave there from family and friends in the PNW; sounds intense. It’s still cool and rainy here in Normandie. I hope you are staying cool. Beautiful photos Lynette!
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Thank you very much, Tricia. 😊 The Okanagan usually gets very high temperatures (38ish) for about a month around end of July and beginning of August but the coast and Vancouver Island are getting this too, and that’s not really the norm for them. We’re getting hotter temperatures earlier though. I hope your friends and family are getting through this okay. We are travelling again and now en route to Haida Gwaii off the coast of northern BC where it will be cooler. Cheers.
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Beautiful shot Lynette. I bet it was cooler on the boat too with their breeze.
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Thank you very much, Maggie. I was certainly envying them as we contended with 36 up on the bench above the lake!
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A beautiful view! Happy Monday, Lynette.
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Thank you very much, Sue. 😊 Cheers.
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Beautiful scenes and photos, Lynette! Similar temperatures here.
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Thank you very much, Belinda. 😊 I understand that you’re going to be getting the leftovers of Beryl, too. Ugh.
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Some rain is forecast here, will have to see…
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Yes, for sure. I hope it’s nothing much. Cheers.
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It’s hot as hell where I live too (the Philadelphia region). I’ll be outside today, but only for short periods. Take care.
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Thanks, Neil, you too. We are heading north for a planned visit to Haida Gwaii (large island off the north coast of BC) where it will be cooler. Seems we planned this one right!
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I think the image of peace is a sailboat, floating.
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They definitely do convey that idea.
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Out in a sailboat on the lake is a perfect place to be in this heat.
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I couldn’t agree more, Anneli. It is very hot. More than I need, for sure!
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A sailing boat is the image of freedom…😃
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Yes, I certainly agree and always so pretty as they do it, as well. 😊
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It’s always nice to spend time in and around the water when it’s hot outside.
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It sure is, Linda. Even just the sight of it seems to be helpful. Cheers.
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At this very moment I want to dive in off that boat into those warm waters! And its only 29 here!
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I wanted to as well! I find that as I get older my internal temperature regulation is starting to be a little wonky. I don’t handle extremes of heat and cold as well as I used to, so I’m beginning to be one of those people who’s always hot or always cold. Ugh. 😑
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Beautiful. Hot here too and we’re taking the grandson’s to the desert!!!
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Thank you very much, Cindy. 😊 We have semi-arid desert near here and that’s hot enough!
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Beautiful ❤️
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Yes, a beautiful sight. 😊
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