On our way up to Whistler we passed multiple view points and pull outs on the opposite side of the road. Today we decided to back track and see some of the views. We first stopped at the Whistler Olympic Park where the ski jumping and Nordic events were held. After marveling at the height of the ski jump we watched as some other tourists shot the guns at the shooting range, part of the bi athahlon event.
Back on the road, we searched between the woods and the roadside, constantly on the look out for bears. The Whistler area is home to 60 black bears and everyone we meet has seen one or more bears except us!
We stopped at the pull offs along the Sea to Sky Highway and enjoyed some magnificent views of the wild raging river and the surrounding mountains from a different perspective than the day prior. Sue has been learning to use her dSLR on manual mode, and what a photographers wonderland to learn in!
When we headed back north we had a plan to visit a small local distillery, something impossible to do in the US. We stopped by to be sure we could get a tour after we had lunch and Tyler, the owner gave us directions to a local eatery that he recommended. After another great choice in lunch spots we headed back to Pemberton Distillery for a look at how they operate.
Tyler usually gives full tours on Saturdays but we can't imagine getting a more full and informative tour than we received today.... Private too! He took the four of us into the back of the warehouse building and explained all of the equipment and its purpose to us. We asked any and all of the questions we had and he gave us free reign to take any photos that we desired. After that part of his tour he took us to the front and we sampled his vodka (delicious!), gin (amazingly herby and flavorful and perfect for sipping) and we finished with his gorgeous chartreuse absinthe. I almost passed on that one because I was sure I wasn't going to care for it. Boy, was I wrong! It was so tasty and not heavy or cloyingly licorice flavored. Really a great flavor experience. We all bought a few things they had to offer and thanked Tyler for his time and sharing of his knowledge about vodka, whiskey and general distilling of spirits with us. Being a couple of light weights and after generous samples of high proof liquors, Sue and I giggled our way out the door as Roger smiled at his purchases and Tom (our DD) worried about the ride home trapped in the car with the three of us!
We left the distillery and headed to the town of Pemberton to check out their farmers market. It was small but enjoyable. Tom and I indulged in a shave ice as we wandered the market and Roger sat and listened to the one man band entertain the market goers.
Back at the condo after the evening's cigars, Sue and Roger started laundry and packing. We have an early start to a day inVancouver planned. The day will end with us dropping Sue and Roger off at the Vancouver train station for their trip down to Seattle and their meeting with their son and daughter in law.
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