Fernie, July 2007

Well, we're back from vacation, and it's time to catch up on a bit of blogging. Lee left for Fernie a couple of days before I left for Vancouver. He to decompress and to handle some of the outstanding issues related to the water damage our condo received over the winter. Me to attend a chief academic officers meeting. The conference was great.

On Saturday, July 28, I flew from Vancouver to Kalispell and then headed to Fernie for my own vacation time. We had a really great week. It was hotter and drier than usual. On a couple of days the smoke from the fires in Montana were carried into the area. Notice the haze in the photo.

This vacation actually felt a little less athletic than our typical Fernie visits. We had a number of leisurely bike rides and walked all over the place. It was a little hot (mid-90s) to do strenuous mountain biking. But I think this was exactly the kind of vacation we needed.

Fernie continues to be a very special place for us. If you haven't checked it out--virtually or in person--you should. It's beauty is unmatched. The people are wonderful. We always have an amazing time.