After a very nasty-weather day with glacial wind and wet snow that later turned into rain …
… the clearing and calming started …
… which lead to these beautiful reflections.
Happy Saturday.
Reflections
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I Think It’s Winter
Although we are still escaping the snow here at the valley floor, the mountains around us have lots.
This looks like it could be mist or fog but it’s actually rain that at higher elevations is snow.
Given the time of year we don’t have a lot of colour but there’s still a bit here and there.
This cotoneaster with its red berries is a welcome sight; a nice break in the grey.
Despite the low ceiling, it wasn’t particularly cold and there was no wind. We had about 10C (50F) so it was important to wear something waterproof with a good sweater or fleece underneath.
I also found some matador roses blooming in a protected area. Their bright red provided a lovely visual lift, too.
Although there are still a few colours round and about, it has definitely, definitely morphed into winter. I think it’s time for hot chocolate.
Happy Wednesday.
Sunny Skaha Lake
After 25 cm (9.8 inches) of rain recently fell on us, we had a beautifully sunny day.
For a change of scene I had a ramble at Skaha Lake, which is at the south end of the city.
It was 10C (50F) and windless, so walking conditions were pretty nice.
I encountered a group a students with their teacher who were happily enjoying a weenie roast on the beach after they had completed a hike. They were having a great time.
It was wonderful to have a break from the rain and I enjoyed every second.
Happy Saturday.
Snow on the Mountains
First we had this …
… which gave us a very early start to evening darkness. With this sort of weather, it was good to be at home with a hot chocolate!
These very dark clouds dropped a terrific amount of rain which in the mountains fell as snow.
But then we got some of this …
… which lead to being able to see the snow on the mountains. And that’s exactly where it belongs. The skiers are happy but we’re equally happy with 10C (50F) and snowless environs!
Happy Tuesday.
After the Storm
A very windy, very rainy storm passed through the valley and brought a heavy, dark, moisture-laden overcast. After storming all day, it started to clear toward late afternoon.
Those heavy clouds broke up, the wind dropped off and the sun shone.
Orphan clouds hung about for a bit, but they didn’t last long …
… and there was enough of the day left to give us a pretty sunset.
Here it is from one angle …
… and from another.
Happy Sunday.
Skaha Lake
I seem to be on a lake theme this week! In keeping with that idea, here are some pictures of Skaha Lake, the smaller one that borders the south end of town.
We had a beautiful autumn day and many people were sitting on the beach reading or just relaxing. It was very comfortable in the sun.
No one was in the water, although it’s probably still warm enough after heating up all summer and also because this lake is shallower than the much larger and deeper Okanagan Lake at the north end of town.
Skaha Lake beach also has trees growing under the sand that are of course very popular during the summer for their shade.
Happy Tuesday.
Two Lakes, Two Days
A couple of days ago we enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon stop at Vaseux Lake which is 27 km (17 mi) to the south of us. It really was nice enough to have dawdled on the beach.
A couple of days later we experienced a different kind of beauty. It was cooler in a very familiar autumnal way and also a bit blustery, but the sky was so arresting with its layered cloud formations.
Happy Monday.
Pretty Perspectives
September can be such a beautiful month and while we still haven’t cooled off very much, that autumnal atmosphere is somehow here and breathing gently into our days.
It’s a fantastic time to simply admire what nature has wrought.
Happy Thursday.
September Beach
We are still experiencing relatively high temperatures of 30-35C (86-95F) and as a result the beaches remain very busy as people try to cool off or just enjoy the last bits of summer before it drifts gently into autumn.
The evenings are very pleasant and the beaches still inviting as people continue to enjoy them after dark and even swimming in the summer-warm lake.
Happy mid-week.
Monday Brightness
A blue sky, a clear lake …
… and some light pink faces.
Happy Monday. I hope yours is a good one.
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