Adventures abound:
- A mountain bike ride through pathless forests and hip height grassy fields, littered with goffer holes and rocks the size of my fists. I wonderful way to loosen your joints while at the same time, jarring every bone in your body. And yet… I couldn’t keep the smile off my face as I trailed behind my uncle, bouncing along through uncharted territory. Anyone up for seconds?
- Racing many thousands of rubber ducks down a river that flows through the centre of town.
- White water rafting down the Kootenay River with grade 3 rapids and half hungover wedding guests paddeling like mad through each churning, frothing expanse of white water. Hilarity engulfs us as one poor soul gets tossed from the boat behind us, nearly dragging the rest of passengers with her. Oh, and we can’t forget the stunning scenery and the freezing water that still manages to gush over the side of the rafts and seeping into your 3 layers of wet weather gear. Brrr!
- Horse riding for hours on end through the most picturesque Canadian countryside. The pine forests, the open grassy plains littered with wildflowers, the ever present shadow of the looming mountains, and the gentle rustle of leaves accompanied by the rhythmic canter of the horses hoof beats. We can forget the aching leg and butt muscles for now. A worthy price to pay for such a magical experience.
- Leisurely walks through forests scattered with wild strawberries, fields bordered by ever running creeks, places where the mind wonders to thoughts of the life of a neutron (yes indeedy, the places in which one becomes the buffet meal to many hundreds of mosquitos [see previous post]).
Kimberley truly is a magical place. Having an amazing aunt and uncle willing to provide shelter to a wondering niece also greatly helps. Plus a most generous cousin willing to spend her holiday time sharing her old haunts with me, while trying to care for a most energetic 2 year old son while being 8 months pregnant. A most amazing family I have :)
- A mountain bike ride through pathless forests and hip height grassy fields, littered with goffer holes and rocks the size of my fists. I wonderful way to loosen your joints while at the same time, jarring every bone in your body. And yet… I couldn’t keep the smile off my face as I trailed behind my uncle, bouncing along through uncharted territory. Anyone up for seconds?
- Racing many thousands of rubber ducks down a river that flows through the centre of town.
- White water rafting down the Kootenay River with grade 3 rapids and half hungover wedding guests paddeling like mad through each churning, frothing expanse of white water. Hilarity engulfs us as one poor soul gets tossed from the boat behind us, nearly dragging the rest of passengers with her. Oh, and we can’t forget the stunning scenery and the freezing water that still manages to gush over the side of the rafts and seeping into your 3 layers of wet weather gear. Brrr!
- Horse riding for hours on end through the most picturesque Canadian countryside. The pine forests, the open grassy plains littered with wildflowers, the ever present shadow of the looming mountains, and the gentle rustle of leaves accompanied by the rhythmic canter of the horses hoof beats. We can forget the aching leg and butt muscles for now. A worthy price to pay for such a magical experience.
- Leisurely walks through forests scattered with wild strawberries, fields bordered by ever running creeks, places where the mind wonders to thoughts of the life of a neutron (yes indeedy, the places in which one becomes the buffet meal to many hundreds of mosquitos [see previous post]).
Kimberley truly is a magical place. Having an amazing aunt and uncle willing to provide shelter to a wondering niece also greatly helps. Plus a most generous cousin willing to spend her holiday time sharing her old haunts with me, while trying to care for a most energetic 2 year old son while being 8 months pregnant. A most amazing family I have :)
…some incredible photos of my road trip through the Rockie Mountains with my uncle David, on my way to Canmore…
On the road heading for the Rockies
Marble Canyon
Moraine Lake
Johnson Canyon and falls
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