Harrison Lake, Vedder River and the Alp Adventurer Truck Camper

We’re now parked overlooking the Vedder River by Sardis. It’s 3 in the afternoon. Sunny. Hot. Lovely sound of running river.  Laura and I are sitting with Gilbert in the camper. We had driven down the road a bit and stopped in a parking lot.. That’s where Laura made up steak sandwiches from last nights barbecue.  After, I lay down on the bed with full tummy and Gilbert lay down on the floor with full tummy.. We both napped, bellies full. Now

I’m over here on the other side of the river in this picturesque spot having made myself a coffee. I love this Alp Adventurer camper. So convenient. As much fun as a my old VW Vanagon.  Yet this is not just a pod but a whole home on wheels.  I love the big refridgerator and the bright clean head.

This morning in Harrison’s I took Gilbert on a long walk around the lagoon. When we got back I headed over to the public pool and languished for a half hour in the magnificent healing waters. 

Last night I barbecued steaks at the back of the camper and boiled up some potatoes. Food always tastes best outdoors. The tenderloin steaks were awesome. Laura and I climbed into bed after that.  We let Gilbert join us and he literally took over the bed.  He then lay between us on his back letting us take turns rubbing his tummy. 

We were all watching Clint Eastwood’s son in the bizarre western Diablo.  I keep hoping for Little House of the Prairies and getting westerns cross supernatural. This one was a bout a ‘split personality’.  Actually, really very good but too much like work in the end.  I really did like Bonanza with Hoss and Little Joe.  I bought a handful of DVD’s from the half price bin and I guess you get what you pay for.  

Soon I’ll be going for re runs like we do often with radio, opting for the oldies rather than risking getting some music which makes you want to throw yourself out of the car.  Probably why I like gospel so much.  Uplifting and inspiring. Given that I saw some of my favourite movies decades ago I probably won’t remember them when I re watch them. 

Now here we are on Sunday. If we had checked out of a motel or hotel we’d have gone directly home but this way we can enjoy the sunny afternoon. Laura just got back from walk along the woods with Gilbert who is letting us know with growls whenever anyone is coming near.  He can’t see but his nose and ears are just fine. 

I love being able to make a coffee in my vehicle.  At times life really is so good. Thank you God.  I do have the Luck of the Irish. 

It’s St. Patrick’s Day.  Not raining either.  I can’t recall a St. Patrick’s day that wasn’t raining and cold.  

  

Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia,

I love Harrison Hot Springs. I've been coming here several times a year for decades. I most enjoyed when I brought my parents here back in the 90's. It's such a lovely setting. Harrison Lake is so beautiful this time of the year.
I was at the Abbotsford RV show so decided to continue on with Gilbert to Harrison's. I'm staying at the Executive which is now the Ramada. It's just the same though different management. Rockamole's restaurant next door provided a great roast beef dinner Gilbert enjoyed as well.  I often stay here but also love the Harrison Resort and Spa only they charge an extortionist fee for having a dog. The Bungalos are another favourite place though often booked.
I've taken my body over to the sulfur pool and soaked for nearly an hour. I feel wonderful all over and know I'll sleep well tonight.
I also brought my camera and walked Gilbert for more than an hour earlier.  First we did the beach walk then the walk along Miami River. I've got this great picture of a duck which I'm sure I've taken here before but I don't know it's name. I wish my brother was here. I can't find it in the bird book. There were two of them too. Can some one please tell me it's name? It almost looks like a domestic dutch duck that flew the coup.
I loved the great heron in the tree. Harrison Lake and the Village are terrific too. I love birding.  I love wandering about with a camera too. It's a Hay Family Tradition. My dad was a photographer and amateur movie maker. My brother is a pro photographer and  now my nephew is into movie making  big time.
I just love it. Mostly I just carry along a nikon digital semi instant camera but I've also got this Nikon SLR digital which really makes me look like a photog.  I especially love my telephoto lens. The troubles is the celebrity birds recognise me as a bird paparazzi.   Gilbert just love the outdoors here.  He loves the walks and all the scents and especially meeting the other dogs. Right now he's exhausted sleeping at my feet.