What defines summer in the Okanagan more than wine touring?? (for adults of course) 

This time we had the chance to spend the afternoon with Justin's parents and enjoy some wine and beautiful lake views, well Carol and I did. The men just enjoyed the lake views. 

 What better place to celebrate than Echo Lake. Although it rained a fair bit, being around nature is the best. The one bit of sun we got we rented some canoes. I promptly bailed into the water while getting in and a bunch of fishers had a good laugh. 

 Just some beautiful photos of the iconic Okanagan's colour changing Kalamalka Lake.

Just imagine jumping in the cool clear water after hiking on the dry railway trail. 

For years I've had the terrace restaurant on my bucket list. The beautiful views and out of this world food and service I couldn't wait to see. The world renowned Mission hill winery right along the Okanagan lake is like stepping into a Italian winery. The terrace restaurant is built on two wings with an outdoor amphitheatre between, all overlooking the lake and the vines. Since Justin booked it, I wasn't really sure of the cost, until we sat down and the preplanned out 5 course meal boasted a price of over 150 per person. Needless to say we didn't do anything else for our anniversary a couple weeks later.  Lol Have to say I would Definity go back and do a tour and tasting in the future. 

The day starts by a call at 4am to confirm the temp is alright, then we met at the Kelowna Mall with the pilot and crew. They send up a weather balloon of there own to see the direction of wind. Then we changed locations, more towards the airport. They explained that they have to stay away from Okanagan lake. Its so big that it creates its own wind currants and draws the hot air balloon to the middle of the lake and "traps" it there. Which has apparently happened before. 

Barney: "What is my second word that begins with B-O-N?"
Ted: "Bon Jovi"
Barney: "What's my third favourite word that begins with B-O-N? BONUS! As in end of the year bonus."

This HIMYM episode is still one of my favourite standalone episodes. It makes me laugh every time.