Recently, I was a first-time visitor to Salmon Arm, while visiting my husband’s parents who had just moved there.
It was a very hot summer day as we were strolling downtown and looking in the shops, when we needed to buy some water for our thirsty dog.
I went into a sandwich shop to buy the water and the man behind the counter, (presumably the owner) kindly also offered a dish to put it in as well. When I inquired as to how much, he replied “no charge.”
When I clicked my jaw shut enough to insist that I pay something, he once again refused payment.
I thanked him kindly and remarked to another couple as I was leaving, “That would never happen in Vancouver.” To which they replied, “Good thing you’re not in Vancouver.”
Indeed.
Thank you Salmon Arm. Not only were our parents accurate about the beauty of Salmon Arm, but about the kindness and generosity of the people in it.
Beth and Steve Doyle
(and their dog Bailey)
