Hello readers, hello friends, thank you sincerely for visiting today.
When you drive for an hour and you live in a big city; what is your scenery? In the big cities I have visited and lived in, the scenery was all commercial. Gas stations, malls, fast food outlets and concrete buildings and intersection after intersection.
In less than ten minutes, going either north or south, I am driving along a highway (nonstop) with a view of nature and usually a lake.
So I love taking a road trip and enjoy the view on the way and back also! Yesterday my son and I went about 25 minutes north to Peachland, past Summerland but not too far.
One one such road trip last fall we were driving to visit one of my favorite fruit stands when a black bear suddenly dashed across the pavement ahead of us and he was nearly close enough I could smell the berries on his breath. Tasty!
The views on the highway range from mountain goats to bald eagles; and I get excited seeing it ALL.
So I love a road trip, like the one I did yesterday with my son. We took a drive north to Peachland. Our destination was Antlers beach; I like it there because the water is clear and the current keeps it extra fresh (refreshing) plus it gets deep really quick so just two steps – than DIVE!
(Antler’s beach is also close to a really nice waterfall where in late August we enjoy the kokanee who spawn in that creek which are land locked salmon. See below the two photos from last year at Hardy Falls park – it won’t be long before we head back there to see them again. It’s very interesting.)
I have gotten smarter also, I now bring watershoes to Antlers beach as it doesn’t offer the nice sand that the local beaches at home tempt me with. But yesterday I was immune to the rocks due to the tire tread on the watershoes and we both enjoyed a lovely swim. A long cool swim and float!
Thanks for joining us on our drive yesterday on our road trip to Peachland!
Looking forward to your comments♥ Dave
Life and Random Thinking 
This is an area that is new to me. It is beautiful, and it looks like you had a great time!
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It sounds often unreal to people who don’t live in the valley with names like Peachland, Fruitvale and Summerland. We do really enjoy our FAST times, thats father and son time! Thank you for coming along♥
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Cute! I like your FAST nickname. Your son and you are clearly blessings to each other.
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It is true, being close to my son is a special gift to us both.
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What a great outing. Note to self: buy watershoes.
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Watershoes really help – I am such a wimp walking on rocks barefoot ! Thanks for commenting♥
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Beautiful drive! Thanks for sharing.
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It is a beautiful drive and I think you would enjoy cruising along the lake. Even at night it is nice especially if there is a full moon reflecting on the lake. Thanks for commenting!
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Thanks for taking us along with you!!!
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I am glad you came with us, it was a fun day! It’s my pleasure to share my day with you.♥
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It’s such a beautiful part of the world, David. I love your virtual tours! 😊
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♥ I am VERY happy to be able to share them with you!
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If I drive an hour away, depending on direction I can get a lot of nature. It might be crowded but it’s nature
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I understand, when I leave Vancouver to drive up to the Okanagan where I live, it takes an hour to get out of the urban buildings but it’s still not nature. Since I live in a small city I can be outside of it in ten minutes by bike and riding along a lakeshore. I enjoy your insights on city living and museums etc and it’s like they are different worlds.
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Both wonderful in their own way!L
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I agree completely. I love taking a holiday in a bigger city and exploring.
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You’ve identified one of the biggest differences between the Lower Mainland and Okanagan, Dave. We have some scenic drives between here and my old home, but there’s also a lot of commercial structures, and so much stop and go. There’s more scenic availability out here in Delta that I still need to explore, and I’ve always wanted to visit Peachland. Maybe on my next trip. 🙂
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I would love to share some local tips on places to visit when you come to the Okanagan Debra.
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Thanks, Dave. I’ll keep that in mind!
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What a beautiful place. Road trips can be so much fun.
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Thanks Pooja, it is nice to do big and small trips but for the last few years most of my trips are small but still very special to me.
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What a wonderful outing, made even better by being with your son.
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We share so many memories together, and because of my being the one I share those memories with – it is extra sweet to me.
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It is all so gorgeous!!
I am in a concrete jungle, some parks and water here and there, but nothing like your gorgeous open space.
Thank you for sharing the pictures!!
Blessings!
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It’s a pleasure to share my corner of the world with you my friend. Hugs
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Making beautiful memories David! Water is so healing and therapeutic.
Thank you for sharing.
Deborah
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Moments and days like those keep me afloat mentally for the stormy days we all have from time to time. Thank you Deborah for your comment and encouragement. 🙂
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