Downtown Kamloops

Kamloops says their downtown is a jewel nestled in a valley oasis where two mighty rivers join. That would be the North and South Thompson Rivers. They started restoration and revitalization in 1980 of this old area which has resulted in huge shade trees, cobblestone sidewalks, outdoor cafes and colorful flowers creating a friendly and relaxing ambiance. It is a vibrant core and people are enjoying things everywhere. They have "Live @ Lunch", open air musical performances day and evenings.
The city competes in the Communities in bloom Program and has won several times. The results are a sea of flowers around town. There is Marigold Row with an explosion of yellow and orange flowers stretching for three blocks. Tere was also a blooming friendly competition vying for the title of best planter pot. Many large hand painted pots brimming with beautiful flowers line Victoria Street.
Karen treated the 3 of us to pedicures so we walked through this area with red, pink and purple pretty toenails. It's very pretty here. I forgot my camera downtown so here's 2 sets of toes.