It was overcast while hooking up the camper to leave Texas Creek campground but the rain started again shortly after.
Christena Lake on a rainy morning.
Heading west on hwy 3.
Texas Creek campground.
Sep. 16, 2019
Our first full day in Kelowna started with sunshine, WAHOO! Met up with friends Ray and Cheri and had a nice walk on the western shore of Okanogan Lake.
Some local paddle wheel history.
The S.S. Sicamous is on display for tours at the southern end of Okanogan Lake in Penticton BC.
After our morning walk the four of us headed south to meet more friends from Tucson, George and Ingrid at the Old Grist Mill near Keremeos BC. The Mill is still operational and there's living history demonstrations during the summer.
Some Canadian facts...
Canadian currency is very different from US dollars. It's made of polymer (plastic) rather than paper, it's very colorful and has a lot of very interesting characteristics.
There's no $1 note and no pennies.
The coins are dime, nickel, quarter, $1, known as "loonies" because of the picture of a loon on the back of the coin, the national bird of Canada. There's also a $2 coin, known as a "Toonie". It's a distinctive looking coin made of two different colors of metal with a polar bear in the back. All the coins have a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the "head side".
The below link has some good images of Canadian money along with descriptions and history.
Coming next, More from Kelowna BC
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