A full day in Lake Country

LToday we filled the day completely. We started with breakfast at Kate's and then off to the Kelowna Market. Lots to see and buy there. 

Fresh blueberries, apricots, plums, and blackberries

While Norm and Kate stopped for the "best coffee" I checked out a truly Canadian sign. Sorry....

When in wine country one should visit wineries. Our first stop was the Kitsch winery. A new winery with a breath taking view of Kelowna and nice wine too. 

In Lake Country we visited the 50th Parallel Estate Winery. Again a new winery with huge plans for expansion. Next time we will come for food and wine. 

As Norm and Kate sampled, I got to be the DD. Worked perfectly for all! 

This is the Arrowleaf Winery. You can see the far side of Lake Okanangan. Again a great view and nice snacks. 

Taking a break from the wine visits, we put on our walking shoes and went for a hike in Lake Country (actual municipality next door to Kelowna) up Spion Kop, named for a Boer war battle. 

Lots of up hill walking but the views are worth it. 

Hiking in July in Lake Country is hot and sweaty. So it is time for a jump in the lake. Refreshing!!

Yes we all went in and it felt so good, cold but refreshing. 

Time now for more wine. Next stop Gray Monk. This winery started in 1972. They have some really well established vines. Even the entrance looked classy. 

Our plan to have dinner at Gray Monk was not to be, we didn't have reservations. Instead we had a delicious Italian dinner at Ricardo's.  It was a perfect day and a perfect way to end our holiday. Tomorrow, Victoria.