May 17, 2014
You need to rest once in awhile regardless of how much fun you’re having, especially when your knees crank out mile after mile for you. I tried camping in Peachland but nothing affordable presented itself so I promised myself a day off if I pushed on another hour and half to Kelowna. And that’s the calmest conversation I’ve had with myself. I’m staying at a hostel full of internationals here to travel and work. I feel a little like I’m back in undergrad. A fun experience but also a reminder that I’ve grown and changed a little since a dorm room was my abode.
I didn’t do much today except a little exploration and resting. So let me tell you a little about the people I’ve met along the way. As any touring cyclists will tell you, the people are one of the most important parts of touring. For example, at a campground two nights ago I had a great conversation over beer with a lovely Dutch couple traveling by RV to Calgary. I chatted with a guy from Saskatchewan who is in BC panning for gold. I didn’t know that was something people still did but he explained that it was either a huge multi-million operation with quick boom and busts or individuals panning on the side. I also met Jess and Emily, two recent university grads, who are also biking across Canada. They were the first transcanada cyclists I met but have since met more. Anyway, with all the hours I spend with my own thoughts, I get a chance to meet a lot of interesting people along the way making the trip surprisingly social.
Back to the road tomorrow.
Enjoy your day of rest. Really enjoying your blog. Hope all goes well .