Zero Day: Revy

The campground in Revelstoke was so nice I decided to take a zero day and stay another night. After the 127km and the Roger's Pass, my legs were starting to feel sore. I spent the day doing laundry, charging electronics, and planning the next few days. I had a lot of trouble finding a place in Kelowna to stay and turned to WarmShowers, an organization of bike packing/touring folks who volunteer to host others. Someone has offered me a place so I'm feeling better about getting past Kelowna.

I went into Revelstoke (Revy) to the library to write all those blog posts I dropped today. While on the way to the library I found the Revelstoke Farmer's Market. You can always tell the character of town by it's farmer's market. Revelstoke shuts down a few blocks of it's main street for this and it was wonderful. Lots of people out, lots of mingling and community. I was happy to see everyone out and doing well!

It just so happened that my friend Laura is in town for the weekend. We had planned to meet for lunch but bumped into one another at the farmers market.We had lunch and went to a fundraiser where local stylists were giving people mohawks and mullet to raise money for a local mental health organization. I was VERY on the fence about getting one. I don't have a lot of hair to cut, and I was worried about just exposing more of my head to sunburns. In the end, I should have done it. I didn't say yes....and I'm supposed to be doing that. Plus it would have made a better story than this :P

We watched lots of people get their hair cut, and they all hung out on the patio. It was like being transported back in time as more and more people had mullets and mohawks. They all looked fan-damn-tastic and I was envious and sorry I didn't get one.

Revy is beautiful. I think I understand how people stop here one day and never leave. Everyone is relaxed, kind, and generous. The town is a interesting mix of history, recreation, and small town charm. The views are prestine. We'll see if I make it out tomorrow!

Laura is an old hand here in Revy. She lived here for a time and we couldn't go far without someone recognizing her. Definitely speaks to her character that so many people know and remember her. She's been a great friend through our years together in the computer science degree and never fails to make me laugh. We've got several possible overlaps in the BC/Alberta parts of this tour, so I'll likely see her again, but in any case thanks to Laura for hanging out, showing me around, and keeping me smiling!