written and photographed by Mary L. Peachin
Vol. 9 No. 10
Bang! Boom! Gunfire ricochet through the surrounding mountains. The blast was unnatural in the peaceful, colorful cornucopia of Kelowna’s orchards, vineyards, and fields of recently harvested vegetables. Precious, juicy, plumb grapes were ready to pick. Valley wineries blasted to protect their harvest from voracious birds.
The road of the beautiful Okanagan Valley winds over hills and through dales sloping from carved mountain peaks descending to sparkling crystal blue lakes. The larger cities of the Valley include Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Naramata, Oliver and Osooyoos.