Trampoline/Clown

Continuing onward from yesterday's post the Farmer's market is not only equipped for the adult population but also geared towards the youngsters with everything from food, clowns with balloons and even an enclosed mobile trampoline for their enjoyment.

Market

Farmer's markets and fruit stands are abundant during the summer months. This market which operates Wednesday and Saturday mornings in Kelowna draws vendors from miles around bringing a huge variety of wares from fresh meat, honey, sculptures, crafts, food, fruit and vegetables products all made or grown within the local area.

Water Fountain

By mid afternoon today the temperatures soared to 35.5C or 95F thus qualifying this water fountain as the attraction of the day.

Lamborghini

This Lamborghini convertible drew its fair share of attention while parked in the local Mall.

Limousine

May and June are huge months for graduations where students travel to and form various functions in hired limousines. A somewhat expensive venture but one that affords peace of mind for parents and relatives.

Boating

Summer brings out the boats onto the lake

Picnics

Warm sunny days - families and picnics go together like milk and honey!

Beach

Its a sunny warm Sunday afternoon and we travelled approximatley 10 minutes from home for a great day at the beach.

Rainbow

Looking out the window upon our arrival at home, we couldn't help but notice this rainbow. Might that be a good omen?

Cherries

One last photo before we land on the home front. Thought this cherry display at the Market was an ingenious work of art.

Bridge

We had no real reason to photograph this bridge except that we liked it, lol.

Loading Dock

The West coast is well known for its massive seaport traffic. A container ship is approaching one of the loading docks as the photo is taken.

Highway

Such a pretty stretch of highway leading to the west coast.

Weekend

We started on our trip to the West Coast encountering various weather patterns from light fog and misty rain through the mountain passes to bright sunshine and very warm temperatures upon our arrival and for the duration of the weekend.

HOSPITAL

We will be away from the computers for a few days, have a nice weekend.

A view of the Kelowna General Hospital taken from the west side of the lake.

Pear Trees

Wildflowers

Our unusually coolish weather this spring brought forth a plethora of wildflowers on the mountain slopes. Under normal conditions our winter is short, the weather dry and the warmth discourages such an abundant display.

Marina

Photo taken from the south side of the Wm. Bennett bridge overlooking a marina with the residential area of Kelowna in the foreground.

Playground

The sunshine brought out families and picnics galore while the children had an opportunity to enjoy some time in the playground.

Hummingbirds

The hummingbird feeder is being well used these days. Most have some unique markings and amazingly after travelling thousands of miles, the same birds keep coming back to the same place year after year.

Law Courts

A pictorial view of the Kelowna Law Courts building shielded behind a display of ornamental tree blossoms.

Walking Trails

Walking trails are in abundance in and around the downtown Kelowna area. This particular one is located within blocks from our local Mall which has in excess of 171 stores.

Footbridge

There is a handy footbridge which connects to a path leading through an underground tunnel beneath the Wm. Bennett Bridge. This path continues onward for about an hours walk along the lakeshore in the downtown area of Kelowna.

Wine Festival

The 10 day Okanagan Wine Festival is well under way offering those who love wine and food a fabulous experience in which they may choose to participate in any of the 100 plus events held throughout the Okanagan Wine Country.

Garage Sale

Garage sales are a sure tell tail sign that spring is here. This one was held at one of the local gated communities where residents gather their over accumulated purchases and display them on their driveways at prices that are but a pittance of the original cost.

Nursery

Springtime planting of small nursery trees has now taken place. The irrigation systems is on full force and with the warm sun shining this parcel of land will soon be sprouting with life.