The view over part of the Gray Monk Vineyard that is about 8kms from us, overlooking the lake. Very nice area, and they give free wine tastings. Sister Susan and Brother in Law Steve visited us for 6 days and we took an afternoon off to visit some wineries.

This is the view from the terrace of the closest winery to us, just down the hill, called Ancient Hill.  Actually taken at the end of June when S and S were visiting.

A selection of vegetables from our local farmer just down the road. I had forgotten how good veggies fresh from the garden can taste. The valley really does offer a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables from late spring to fall. For example, cherries come first, followed by peaches, grapes, nectarines, plums, pears and then apples, and there are several varieties of each.

This is the twice-weekly farmers market in Kelowna, very popular with about 100 vendors.  Lots of produce, jams, baked goods, eggs, organic lamb and beef, sausage, crafts, etc. Reminded us a bit of the markets in France – several people even had those little wheeled bags that are so coming in Paris. We are now planning to make an early morning visit (8:30 or so, no need to be rash) at least once a week to stock up. Mizuho is planning to do some canning, and has already made some really good pickles.

This is a basket of fruit from a small mixed orchard just down the road from us. The owners planted the trees 35 years ago. These are peaches, nectarines and 3 kinds of plums (the plums were picked while we waited) for $10.