Short day in the Okanagan

Got on the road from Kelowna and took the scenic way to Peachland.  Peachland is a tiny town right on the lake, and it was really nice.  I sat by the beach and ate a sandwich and called Alicia to go over some stuff for next week.  Then I went for a swim.  Finally I realized I had been at that one spot for an hour and a half, so I started going.  I got about a half mile down the road when I got to "downtown" Peachland, and saw a spot renting stand-up paddleboards.  I put my name on a waiting list and got some coffee across the street.  About 30 minutes later I was paddling around the lake, standing on a board.  It's really fun!  I guess they say it's a good core workout.  I paddled out pretty far, jumped in, then laid on the board in the sun.  I paddled parallel to the beach, into the shore, then back to the start.  I still had 20 minutes left so I did another mini lap and jumped in again.  Stand-up paddleboards... I'm a fan.

Next town was Summerland.  How could you not be excited to go to Summerland on a sunny summer day?  Sadly, Summerland was not as nice as Peachland.  The town was mostly up on a hill rather than down at the water.  I was all excited to get ice cream in Summerland and I couldn't even find that.  I say they revoke the name "Summerland" until they put in ice cream stands at every corner.
Last town at the end of the lake was Penticton, where I am now.  I got my ice cream there, as well as some advice from the bike shop (don't take the Kettle Valley rail trail, it's rocky - too bad).  I swam some more and otherwise sat around.  Now I'm in my tent at a  somewhat sketchy campground.  All of Penticton feels somewhat sketchy, can't really put my finger on it.

Before I went to the campground I checked out the casino in town.  I expected only slot machines, but was pleasantly surprised to find a few table games.  I played $5 blackjack for a while and walked away up $10.  So no matter what happens, Penticton, I'm leaving town tomorrow with your money!