Aug 1, 2011 | Canada, Revelstoke, summer 2011
We were happy to host Sylvia, our sister, and her fiance, Trevor, at our place for a few days. We had spectacular weather so we went up Mt. Revelstoke for a little hike. Looking north… Along the trail… At the end of the hike the girls pared down and jumped...
Jul 23, 2011 | Canada, summer 2011, Vancouver
We also visited Vancouver for some special family celebrations. The girls’ Nonna had a birthday; of course any excuse for cake is A-OK with our kids! The next weekend a party was held to celebrate the engagement of our sister, Sylvia, and her fiance Trevor....
Jul 16, 2011 | Canada, Revelstoke, summer 2011, Vancouver
Simon manned a firefighting information booth at Stanley Park in Vancouver. Although it poured for 6 solid hours, it was well attended when the rain finally abated. We came down for a visit, here are the fire beavers: Also, Simon hammed it up with BeeBop the Beluga...
Jul 11, 2011 | Canada, Revelstoke, summer 2011
We went for a little hike at Mt. Revelstoke, on the 2km trail and the Nels Nelson ski jump. Si and the girls climbed to the top of the ski jump area, like the little mountain girls that they are. They make me so proud! Looking west towards Eagle Pass and the TCH. With...
Jul 5, 2011 | Canada, Revelstoke, summer 2011
Simon’s band, the Sofa Kings, played in the local music fest’s ‘battle of the bands’ this year. They were easily the most accomplished and polished musicians of the bunch, but the prize went to original new talent. The girls and I enjoyed the...
Jul 1, 2011 | Canada, Huaihua, Revelstoke, summer 2010, summer 2011
Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians! We watched the Revelstoke parade, with free cake afterwards! It made us reminisce about last Canada Day, in China:
