Warm Showers

Last night I decided on the route for the remainder of the trip.  I was in Kelowna after my grueling ride on Westside Rd and deciding whether to stay or push on to Peachland or Summerland.  Consulting the map, I decided that if I continued on, I'd almost guarantee that I'd get to Vancouver too early, and I'd regret losing a day I could have spent doing something out here.  So here's the plan:
- Today, bike to Penticton.
-  Thursday = Princeton
- Friday = Manning Park.  Take an afternoon hike.
- Saturday = Morning hike, then bike towards Hope, maybe reach Chilliwack
- Sunday = Vancouver

So, the shortened days are today and the time in Manning Park (which is the Cascades in Canada, I think).

Anyway, after figuring this all out, I had to find a place to stay.  The hostel around the corner was full and I was on my way to another place when I though to try Warm Showers.  That is a website that connects touring cyclists with someone who can host them for the night.  I pulled up the map and there was someone in West Kelowna, which was great because that was on my way for tomorrow.  I called and I got all set up!  He was very, very gracious to put me up on such short notice!  I ate dinner in town and then headed out to West Kelowna.  I got my warm shower, and even a bed and a beer.  That's high luxury for me at this point.

So if you read this Rob, thanks again for everything!