Wednesday, September 9, 2009

camping labyrinth





This past long weekend, we had our camping adventure at Fintry Provincial Park just outside of Kelowna. And as a sign of the last summer days, we endured scattered rainfall as well as thundershowers and high gusts of wind (oh yes, a tent's best friend). Miraculously, timed like clockwork, it mostly rained during the nights while we were asleep, and while we ventured on our day trips away from the site (we did a bunch of wine and vineyard tours, which I will be posting pics of tomorrow!). Anyhoo, here are a few pics at the site, which was lakeside... there was also a labyrinth at the campground(?) as well some historical buildings (sorry no pics, but hey... can you beat the labyrinth?).
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21 comments:

  1. surfy birdySeptember 9, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    that looks like a beautiful place to camp!!

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  2. Christie CottageSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    What incredible shots!!!

    The beach photo is my favorite. I could have parked myself there in a lawn chair and day dreamed and slept the weekend away!


    http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

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  3. RheeaSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    The last shot is exactly what I needed now.. the sea looked so calm and peaceful, I'm beginning to feel more relax now after a hectic day. Thank you! :)

    Rheea

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  4. SherrylSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    What a beautiful site! You guys couldn't have picked a better spot! Did you have a good time?

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  5. Melissa LisbonSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Absolutely beautiful spot! I love the fact that they have a labyrinth there - I wonder what the story is behind it?

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    What a beautiful place to retreat! It's my dream to have a lake or river house someday... ♥

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  7. jdavissquaredSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Looks like you had a great view!

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  8. Rainy Day GardenerSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    What a tidy little campsite! I love the labyrinth..can't say I've ever seen one in a campground before :)

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  9. KarenSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I wish I had spent this last weekend camping...

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  10. Heather @ Girl Gone MomSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Stunning photographs - wish I was there!

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  11. RACHAELSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Love the labyrinth at the camping grounds. I must say for all the girl guide camping trips I've done in the past, there has never been a labyrinth. That's awesome!

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  12. M.M.E.September 9, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    That labyrinth is so cool! When I go camping, there's nothing that neat. The trees and grass are normally wild and full of ticks, not benches.

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  13. KathySeptember 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful pictures!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I've heard really great things about the Kelowna area. I'm envious of all the camping you guys have done lately. Just seeing the tent makes me sigh :) The labyrinth is quite strange--I would love to know why it's there. Can't wait to see the vineyards...

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  15. koraleeSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Oh what a lovely spot...I am from Kelowna...all my husbands family and our friends still live there..we visit often! Lovely images...makes me miss the lake!

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  16. StaceySeptember 10, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Looks like a dream, wow, can't believe you camped there!

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  17. our little love nestSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous! Making me miss home! Although I can't say I miss camping in the rain with thundershowers and high gusts of wind....aaack. YUM to the vineyard tours. I miss going there. xoxo

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  18. SamanthaSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I wish I was there right now.

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  19. HollySeptember 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Your photos are like postcards! I swear, you could totally sell prints of these.

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  20. TLC InspirationsSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I think a lot of people headed out doors this past weekend, including me and my family (http://inspirewireblog.com). It was a miracle getting my husband out of the house!

    I'm not sure where you are located, but your photos are lovely. It sounds like you had a wonderful time, aside from the thunderstorm, lol. We had one that was "predicted", but just side-swiped us, still giving us a bit of gust and a chilly night. And, kudos, for sticking it out through the rain :) You must be hardcore campers, lol....

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  21. SandrineSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    The last picture is just amazing!Thanks goodness for your good waterproof tent;)!

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