Well the time in Nelson was great. We went back to the Outdoors shop again the next day - Jimmy really wanted to buy a plastic chopping board (he refused to go for my idea of recycling an old icecream container lid). I think he was just feeling left out that he hadn't bought anything yet.... The shop assistants were so lovely, and they called my accent 'cute'.
From Nelson we had a primo day cycling; up the Kootenay Lake and across the lake on the free vehicle ferry (anything that is free is by definition, good). Across the other side of the lake were some surprising climbs, then nice downhills. We arrived in a tiny 'artisan' village. There was a traditional woven broom maker (whose claim to fame was making 300 brooms for the Harry Potter movies and promotions); artisan blacksmith, glass blower etc etc. It was a cute place to stop for coffee; and at the cafe I just had to order the 'chocolate brownie to live for'.
From Nelson we had a primo day cycling; up the Kootenay Lake and across the lake on the free vehicle ferry (anything that is free is by definition, good). Across the other side of the lake were some surprising climbs, then nice downhills. We arrived in a tiny 'artisan' village. There was a traditional woven broom maker (whose claim to fame was making 300 brooms for the Harry Potter movies and promotions); artisan blacksmith, glass blower etc etc. It was a cute place to stop for coffee; and at the cafe I just had to order the 'chocolate brownie to live for'.
After 114km of rolling hills running fairly well beside the lake (= scenic ++) we arrived in Creston. I got some food for dinner, and by the time we got to the campsite we were cooking in the dark; our latest dinner yet. It's now getting dark by 8pm.
Today was another 100+km day (tailwind most of the way - I think we've had a tailwind every day!); though not nearly as scenic as yesterday. Highlight was "Two Scoops Steve's Icecream" in Yakh. There was also a 'goat's milk soap factory' next door - a large old villa with a veranda out front. The veranda roof was grassed, and 2 goats were happily walking around on it! There was a ramp at the side for them to walk up and down from the ground.
We've arrived, rather tired (familiar theme) in Cranbrook, the biggest city in a while but rather rundown looking. It's windy; I think there is a storm brewing. There is a 30 percent chance of rain in the next day or so - after all the sun we've had (Jimmy's had 1 day of rain in 2 1/2 months) it feels a bit surprising that we might have some water come from the sky. And for some reason the time has gone forward one hour since we arrived in Cranbrook. We certainly didn't pass any sign stating we were crossing a time zone! All seems a bit odd as we are still in the same State in Canada.
We're heading towards Radium Hot Springs; then across to Banff...
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