Rest Day - Nelson

Wednesday was a rest day in Nelson. Jen went out for a long walk on a path that runs along the lake, while the boys went to a local bike shop to get new tires for Pat's bike. Then we spent the rest of the day taking in the "local color" in the downtown area. Nelson got its start as a haven for American draft evaders during Vietnam, so the whole town has that peace, love, and happiness vibe.  There is also a great little foodie scene, and we found shops with great cheeses and breads, and of course, beer.  There may have been an impromptu pre-birthday celebration for Doug's 60th that involved a ridiculous party hat and a lot of belly - laughs.  Oh, and there are lots and lots of dogs in this town, which of course made us happy. ;)

Revelstoke to Nelson

Tuesday we rode 3 of the top 5 roads in Canada (I don't know who rates these things, but the MC guide said so, so it is true).  Twisty, curvy roads mostly along long lakes, under bluebird skies.  Stopped for coffee at a little inn in Naksup with a deck looking out on a beautiful lake. Took a ferry ride across another lake. Stopped for lunch in a cute little town, again on a deck looking out over a beautiful lake (where we got to watch firefighting planes swoop in and through the mountains ).  The day ended at an historic old hotel in Nelson, an adorable little hippy town.