It seems to be quite prosperous with lots of retirees moving here for the good weather. It's connected to Vancouver by a good highway and has 4 flights a day from there.
Everyone is taking it easy though my roommate, Mike, rose at 5am to do his washing...... I was tired enough to sleep in. I've since cleaned my bike and been down to the supermarket to stock up on chocolate bars for the mountains ahead!
Then a stroll up and down the Main Street. Caught up with Brian from Toronto and had coffee, then lunch in the park where the photo was taken. Kelowna is situated on the Okanagan Lake shore and is quite picturesque.
Have managed to clean and dry the tent and clothes. You can tell which hotel all the cyclists are staying in by the balconies draped with drying tents and cycling clothes.
I'll probably rest most of the afternoon, but I saw some of our number off on a wine tasting tour. We look after ourselves for dinner tonight but there are plenty of good restaurants within a short distance of the hotel.
Cycling demands lots of energy food so meals with lots of either potato, rice or pasta are a good start.
Tomorrow they are promising rain, but the day at 116km appears to be up a valley to Mara, so hopefully will be an easy ride.
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