Musical Okanagan

[This post follows on from Exploring the Okanagan, which describes places we visited in May whilst  staying with my sister Di and partner Darrel in British Columbia.] As the final strains of the concert finale settled upon the audience, there was hardly a dry eye. Vernon Counterpoint Choir had entertained us for an evening, withContinue reading “Musical Okanagan”

Nostalgia in Victoria, BC

Who would have imagined we’d meet up in such a far-flung corner of the planet, 57 years later? The last time Roger, Ned and l spent time together was in late July, 1968, aged 17. ‘A’ levels were over, school had finished and so we, plus two others, spent 10 days walking from Hawes inContinue reading “Nostalgia in Victoria, BC”

Exploring the Okanagan

“Well, John and Jane,” said sister Di(ana), your holiday’s been a real kaleidoscope.” We returned a week ago after spending a marvellous fortnight in the Okanagan valley, in British Columbia, Western Canada. Di and Darrel were marvellous hosts, and with them we had the very best experience of what the northern Okanagan has to offer.Continue reading “Exploring the Okanagan”