Grand Forks to Christina Lake
Got up to the unfortunate sound of raindrops on the tent so we decided to skip our "campsite coffee and porridge" for a big breakfast special at the Grand Forks Hotel.
Today was all about the "set-up for tomorrow". Christina Lake is the kickoff for another major climb. 1000 metres over 30 km so we decided a very short day was in order. We had a very liesurely ride along the Grandby River with the knowledge that today was a short ride. By 11:30 we were in Christina Lake. Christina Lake is a resort area with numerous motels and RV Park/Campgrounds. We are presently sitting in a laundromat as I do the blog. (Sure would be easier if clothes did not get stinky). We are going to stay in a motel tonight so we can get a very early start tomorrow. Seems that from a campground we are slower at packing up and departing. Tomorrow will be a 80 km "long hard day" with our destination Castlegar.
We met a couple today from London, Ontario (not bikers). She spent summers at the Klondike Campground outside of Grand Bend. Small world!!! We are staying at the Lakeview Motel. Nice little place with picnic tables and BBQ's for our use. We are watching game #1 of Philadelphia vs. Montreal. What happened there???
Daily Distance = 29.39 km. Time on the bikes = 2 hours 1 minute. Average Speed = 14.55 km. Maximum Speed = 42.15 km. Wildlife Sightings = deer in downtown Grand Forks and again along the Granby River, Western Kingbird and Bullock's Oriole a few days ago in Osoyoos, Lark Sparrows.
Kevin = 2 Sue = 0
