The weather definitely hasn’t been on our side most of the trip, but these last few days of the end of our Cross Canada adventure have been phenomenal. We woke up to find it clear, and with nice weather it made it that much easier to go for a walk with Alexander and my mom. She lives on a small farm outside of Kamloops directly beside the North Thompson River. On the small farm there are a few animals. Some Llamas, sheep, cows and a few horses. Plus there are the dogs! Tika is my mom’s dog and Louie is the neighbour’s/landlords.
All five of us went for a stroll around the fields. The grass was frosty but it was warm outside so it was a nice way to wake up and start the day.
After a quick bite to eat we followed my mom, who was off to University, to Superstore where we picked up a few groceries. We got gas (after nearly not making it there due to lack of gas…) and then we headed back home. We grabbed slurpees along the way, ok, ok it was a small detour, and then we headed home.
Back at the house we were just a chillin’ when the neighbour (and landlord) came over. We had not been there long but somehow we had already consumed the daily download limit for their satellite Internet... this meant that there would be no internet for 24 hours. He was not concerned, since it could have been his kids, but knowing us... it was probably us... oops. Sorry mom!...!
The property which mom rents from sits on the North Thompson River, like I said. Since we enjoy wandering, exploring and hiking it seemed completely natural that we investigate down by the river. We did this, especially because mom had not done it either. Although she was not with us, we promised we would fill her in on what she could see if she did wander down that shoreline.
It is definitely low season for the rivers. The run-off from the snow on the mountains has evaporated so the bottom of the river is bare. When the water is gone you can explore in a very sandy environment.
Alexander and did much exploring, as did the dogs. They played in the river and ran around with us as we checked out the river.
When we were exhausted we headed back to the house. It wasn’t long after than mom arrived back from uni and we gathered in the car and headed to Milestone’s for dinner. We enjoyed a great meal and great company and when all was said and done we headed home to chill out.
From Kamloops we said goodnight.
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