Likely

This wasn't the first time we had been to Likely and it won't be the last.  As long as Chris and Carl have their charming little cabin in the woods we will continue to visit (as long as they will have us) and love it.  We arrived in Likely to a solid week of rain, some light but some torrential downpours with thunder and lightning free of charge.  It was a good thing Carl had a full supply of fire wood so Chris and I could stay warm and cosy while the guys persisted fishing, biking and just doing things that guys do outdoors.  One day while Chris and I were inside, gazing longingly outside wishing the rain would stop, a wolf walked through their yard, posed just long enough for us to get a good look and grab our cameras (but not long enough to to actually turn them on and take a picture) before disappearing down over the bank.  

When, at last, the sun came out we all ventured outside taking in a little fresh air with a few more bike rides and just enjoying the peace and quiet of the area.  Moose and sandhill cranes both frequent the grassy marsh which Chris and Carls place overlook and we were lucky enough to either see and/or hear them during our stay. What a great place they have and Ken loves the great beer they make!

Chris and Carl's little gem of a get away.

Brake lights where flashing when the first view of Quesnel Lake came into view on a ride over Spanish Mountian and Abbott Creek.

It's all fun and games until someone gets a flat tire!

There are a few very large old growth trees left up in the Cariboo.

And speaking of large...Wayne caught a 8.5 lb Lake Trout and Ken's came in just under at 4 lbs but both  were delicious.  Wayne and Brenda had us over for a fish fish fry that we all enjoyed (along with a few of our (Brian and Sandy's) Montana Margaritas.

Did I mention how beautiful the view of Quesnel Lake was from Spanish Mountian?

On the road again

We have packed up the rig and are on the road again, headed north in B.C.  First stop, Adams Lake to camp and fish a little with Ken's brother then off to Kamloops to visit with Joe and Kathryn ( not to mention other friends from LBH (life before Heather).

Unbelievable, on a day ride around Adams lake Ken discovered huckleberries, the beginning of June is a little early.

Albas Prov. Park had a great hike along a creek, that drained into the Shuswap Lake.

Stukemapten Lake, located between Adams Lake and Shuswap Lake on the Humamilt Lake forestry road, was as calm as come-be.

Ron (Kens brother) and family met us, with his boat, while we where camped at Bush Creek on the Adams Lake.

Kathryn shows off the 'before' product of dinner the first night of our stay at their place.

And we all enjoyed the 'after' yummy creation...how much pizza is really too much?

A goose family strutting their stuff at Duffy Lake rec site, above Kamloops, where Ken and Joe tried their hand at fishing and Kathryn and I kayaked and walked around the lake.

A visit to the B.C. Coast-Vancouver

After arriving home and getting organized for a week or so we hopped on the KTM and took a trip to Vancouver to visit Ken's sisters.  Sheri in Vancouver and Joanne and Bruce on Bowen Island.  We had a warm evening at Sheri's that was just perfect for a rooftop BBQ and the next day Sheri and I enjoyed a hike to Quarry Rock.  It was also perfect weather for a jog around the sea wall.

Off to Joanne and Bruce's on Bowen where we totally enjoyed being pampered, staying in their guest studio and eating and drinking way to much.  I wish I would have taken more pictures..their beautiful garden, Killarney Lake, book sales and...the chickens.

The full moon from Sheri's, Ken's sister, rooftop patio at her apartment in downtown Vancouver.

Sheri and I did a hike to Quarry Rock at Deep cove, along with about 100 other weekend warriors.

A great view of Deep Cove with Vancouver in the background.

Vancouver can be really beautiful if the weather is nice.

Lavender in Joanne and Bruce's garden.

The lovely garden view we enjoyed over margaritas on the deck on Bowen.

Snug cove on Bowen Island our landing and departing point.  It is always nice to visit the B.C. Coast.