From Kelowna we travelled south to the end of the lake and then to another, smaller lake on the U.S. border, Lake Osoyoos, apparently the hottest part of Canada and warmest lake. The skies were filled with smoke from nearby wildfires, there is one close to Osoyoos and a bigger one across the border in Washington. We were saddened to hear that three local firefighters died yesterday fighting the blaze. We're fine in Osoyoos but it felt a bit eerie. Our hotel is right on the lake with a small beach, grass and BBQ area so we bought some more salmon, we're making the most of it, and spent the evening with a lovely couple from Vancouver whose daughter spent a few years living in Port Melbourne. Ruby who continues to amaze us with her ability to amuse herself, mix with others and adapt to anything, spent her time sculpting a shark on the sand.
The next morning the skies were clear so we headed off after checking that the roads were open, crossed the border, rounded a corner to this......
just where we were heading. We travelled right past this plume you see here close enough to see the orange glow. We weren't in danger but I don't want to repeat that trip.
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