To Kamloops

Long drive today to Kamloops, just over 400 kilometres.  Out of the unit and looked up to the Tramway Station we were at yesterday, all covered in snow, looked so different since our photo yesterday.  Some sense prevailed and we didn't go back up to have a look....much to Pams disappointment. The weather is cloudy and cold.

Before a sleep and after a sleep.

On the road, had a 20 minute wait while they cleared away a rockslide on the highway.  Made it to Mount Robson for a hot chocolate.   The mountain is the highest in the Rockies.  We couldn't quite see the top because of the low cloud.  Went for a short drive to Robson River but didn’t venture on the three hour walk to the lake.  Back to the visitors centre and found a female white tailed deer with twins following closely.  Pam of course started with the….it’s a doe, a deer, a female deer……she thought I’d sing along….I moved away without her noticing…no harm done.  Back on the road before anyone recognised us.
One of the goals of Canada was to see a bear.  We got to Blue River and there was a 'Bear Safari'.  We decided to give it a go.  The Australian girl at the counter told us they'd seen bears all morning, no problems mate!
The safari was in a small boat, very small, very fast and very cold.  We were all given life jackets and ponchos to keep the wind and rain out.  Not sure why they bothered...a couple of light showers while we were out and the wind blew everything everywhere.  Didn't get wet because the rain wasn't heavy enough but the raindrops on our face made little dents as they hit the skin and formed icicles.
Saw a couple of bald eagles, one was very active and swooped on the lake to collect a trout then fly up and tear it apart for lunch.  No bear, no moose…looks like the Vancouver zoo will get a visit?  Great trip though with such cold, fresh air and exhilarating ride on the boat along rivers and lakes, great fun.  Beached the boat at one stage to check out a waterfall.
Long drive then to Kamloops, straight to the motel, found a pub around the corner for tea, home and bed.

From our footpath.

Bit of a close up.

Mount Robson Visitors Centre with the mountain (the lower part anyway) in the background.

Couldn't decide which one to delete.

So I kept not one, not two, but............

Three, sorry, it really did look good.

Robson River witha bit of a mountain behind.

White tailed deer doe with her twins.

They were soon spooked and took off, you may wonder how we identified them so quickly?

Our launch pad at Blue River.

Having lunch in the cafe.  These timber tables are all cut from one local tree and are about 20 metres long.

Ready for a bear safari.

VERNON!!!! I'm not joking...does my bum look big in this???

Quiet back there, I'm on a bear safari.

I think the wind blew my hair off?

Cute photo at the falls.

Bald eagle looking for lunch.