The early onset of spring continues here in the Okanagan. Warm days and an absence of snowfall continue to create havoc on the skiing.

Thus on Sunday we took advantage of the warm day and drove south to Kelowna. Carmelis Goat Cheese is located on the east side of Lake Okanagan on high hills south of Kelowna, in the area that was devastated by a forest fire a few years ago. Homes (and the cheese farm) have been rebuilt, but the effects of these fires are still evident.

15-03-23-1 15-03-23-2 The farm is high above Lake Okanagan. Kelowna is at the narrows at the top right of this photo.

15-03-23-3 This photo shows the barn and some of the resident goats. This year there were many new born kids, some of which you see in this photo.

15-03-23-4 Many Hoary Marmots live among the rocks at the farm.

We did not come home with any goat cheese, but did enjoy a cup of goats' milk gelatto.