Spokane
After Missoula, we had big plans for Spokane. Unfortunately, the 107 degree heat wave put a damper on most of those plans. Our Hipcamp was interesting, though! We stayed at Hidden Acres Orchard and nestled our tent among a grove of mulberry trees. This was the first night we actually had the time and energy to set up our full camp, complete with our table and chairs. We used our camp stove to cook up a ham and cheese omelet, and used the down time to catch up with one another. Even though we’re in the truck together all day, AC is driving in the front and I’m working in the back so we don’t have as much time to chat as one would think. Luckily, the shade provided by the trees made the evening a bit more bearable and the sunset was gorgeous!
In the morning, I had an early call that I took from the nearby pavilion overlooking lovely fields of squash and pumpkins.
Osoyoos
My call wrapped and we hit the road for Canada! We filled up the gas tank one more time before crossing the border (where prices are even higher 🫣). Then we went through a mini-interrogation by the customs agent who couldn’t quite figure out if we were crossing over for work or leisure–we threw him a curve ball with our farm stay plan. Eventually, he did let us enter Canada (phew!) where we made a beeline for Osoyoos.
Osoyoos is one of Canada’s only deserts, has a giant lake in the middle, and is part of Canada’s wine region. It’s also very close to the wildfires that southwestern Canada is currently experiencing so the views were pretty hazy. Still, we made the most of our time here and visited Nk’mip Cellars (pronounced inka-meep) for a wine tasting before. Nk’mip Cellars is the first indigenous-owned winery in North America.
Then we delighted in an amazing dinner at a restaurant called The Bear, The Fish, The Root, and The Berry. This restaurant takes its inspiration from the four food chiefs of the Okanagan Nation:
- Bear is the chief of land animals
- Fish is the chief of water creatures
- Root is the chief of plants below the ground
- Berry is the chief of plants above the ground
I had the bison tri-tip with an au jus sauce, a side of potatoes, and a medley of vegetables. This meal was probably one of the best I’ve ever had!
So now I’m stuffed and ready for bed. ‘Night, y’all.
Until next time,
Charli
Sorry Spokane was so hot! Best of travels to you in the rest of the trip.
It was a pleasure meeting you at the Jiffy Lube!! I hope Spokane cools down for you soon.