Some links with further information as well as access to maps on how to get there.
Nine of us met at the school on a clear
day that promised to get hot. Not to
worry, we decided; it will be cooler in
the mountains.
Our first stop was for
coffee at Bridal Veil Falls, with a short
uphill walk to photograph the falls.
At
Manning Park, the rhododendrons had
just started blooming, not quite the
display we might have hoped for, but
plenty for subject matter.
On to
Lightning Lakes, where we had a picnic
lunch, prepared by Shona's husband,
Roy. There was more than enough food
for everyone and to share with the
cheeky birds.
We split up there, some to
hike around the lake, some to photograph
ground squirrels, canoes, canoeists
and scenery.
The "cooler in the
mountains" theory was disproved, but
who wants to complain about weather
like that, and some cloud and a cooler
breeze made the next quick stop at the
Beaver Pond a little more tolerable.
We
went back to Hope for a nice supper at
the Home Restaurant, and arrived back
at the school at 8:30 exactly as planned.
Thanks to Don for his planning and
organization.
