tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25971224592850431842024-03-12T16:37:01.834-07:00It's a date!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-68055776356938527962015-07-19T02:37:00.000-07:002015-07-19T17:12:54.882-07:00Hobart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Some will call us crazy for attempting a day trip to Hobart from Launceston- in fact the locals will tell you it can't be done without an overnight stay! We did consider the idea but unfortunately the tight budget won. So the cheap and nasty hire car, and our cheap and nasty 80's CDs, were along for the ride. It is a 2 hour drive, which by our usual standards is not worth setting up camp for. However, we would have enjoyed more time to explore the South Coast and I was disappointed we didn't get back to Port Arthur this trip. Next time I hope we can splurge a bit and arrange to fly out of Hobart and have a few days to enjoy the city and Mount Wellington. We made sure we visited on market day and thoroughly enjoyed Salamanca in the sunshine.<br />
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Our trek back to Launceston allowed a stop at Ross. As much as it would have been a great photo op, we didn't bother to stop at Campbell Town again this time. He didn't appreciate the photo pose when he was 2 and we didn't think he would appreciate it any more at 16!</div>
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With our awesome hire car and new CDs, we had to discover the best road trips from our lovely Launceston base. As soon as Jonas saw "Seahorse World' on a travel brochure there was much begging and pleading- we just HAD to go!! It seems everything is an easy drive in Tasmania, once you have crossed the Nullarbor I suspect everything is an 'easy' drive. So we packed up the car to find Beauty Point and Seahorse World.</div>
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George Town was a pretty stop along the way and it put Campbell in a good mood due to the 'Steptoe and Son' shop in town. Not only did he get a few new books, he also got a 'Steptoe and Son' DVD and record (the vinyl kind)! </div>
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Onwards to Beauty Point and the famous seahorses. It wasn't a cheap excursion but the proceeds go towards some pretty important research and breeding of some endangered seahorse species (this was all very impressive to our youngest animal lover). Due to the cost (and lack of interest) the rest of the family went off to see what Beauty Point had to offer while Jonas and I joined the tour.<br />
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Teeny, tiny babies.</div>
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It wasn't JUST about the seahorses!</div>
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We made sure that we found accommodation that would allow us a few days in Tasmania without the need for a hire car. We were able to walk into the city and Cataract Gorge without too much effort. Launceston is not a big city by Sydney standards but we managed to find plenty to fill a few days before we explored further.</div>
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City Park provided plenty of amusement and we stopped here a few times just to stand and watch the monkeys. There was a baby in the enclosure when we were there and it was easy to waste away time watching the very cute antics.</div>
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The Museum gave us a warm place to hang out for the afternoon. All of our boys (especially Campbell) really love the hands-on activities we find in museums. We made music, tried to work up enough energy to get a Jaffa (it was rigged!!!) and created bubbles. It was a bit of a relief to discover a bus stop at the museum that saved us a walk in the cool afternoon air. The city buses are free in Launceston & are all wheelchair accessible. </div>
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After a few days of making the most of our proximity to all the sites of Launceston we got a hire car and set out to explore more of Tassie. First stop was Cradle Mountain via the lovely town of Deloraine. The air was icy and we had been promised snow and freshly cleared roads up the mountain. Our short drive to Deloraine gave Campbell the opportunity to find an op shop and a few new books to help him cope with the 'boring snow'. We also stumbled across a stack of CDs in the op shop and grabbed them to listen to in our battered but budget hire car. A bunch of 80's classics to introduce to the boys and we rocked on towards the mountains.<br />
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At Mole Creek we thought we should probably stop to find some Tassie Devils before continuing onwards and upwards.<br />
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With a glorious rainbow to welcome us we had snow at the very first look-out stop. The salubrious hire car served us well!<br />
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Further up the mountain we enjoyed the flurry of falling snow and another snowball fight.</div>
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The trek back to Launceston took us via Devonport and a very chilly view across Bass Straight.<br />
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It was a full and refreshing day. We returned back to our lovely little house with rosy cheeks, cold toes and happy sighs. As well as some classic hits of the 80's stuck in our heads ;)<br />
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After many years of throwing around the idea of another trip to Tassie, we finally got there. Our last visit was in 2000 when Campbell was only 2 and we had been hoping to return since. Every Summer the trek to Tassie was on the cards but the logistics of getting the camper trailer across Bass Straight always put us off. The flights in Winter are a bargain!! There was also the promise of snow!! </div>
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We used Stayz.com to find a house in the city. We are thrilled with the beautifully renovated house which was built in the 1860s. We are an easy walk into the city & Cataract Gorge so we spent our first few days walking around lovely Launceston. </div>
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Cataract Gorge....The very friendly peacocks are very quick to approach in the hope of getting a share of morning tea.<br />
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Joe was a bit relaxed with his choc chip cookie and it only took a second for a peacock to swipe a bite!<br />
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Loving the industrial vibe in the alley behind our house. Although the house had a flight of stairs to negotiate, we had rear access at the lower level and the front door accessed the top floor. With bathrooms on both levels we could bring Campbell in either the front or back so he could access the whole house. It worked well for us and we had heaps of space in a beautiful heritage house- much better than a motel room.<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-4720374385893289352015-03-07T23:38:00.001-08:002015-03-15T19:35:30.940-07:00Vancouver Island<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdTo1FZVTgsi5qEPZBkBHKZajCHBRg0KL94tEv2KGrTxhISyUsTPcN4b98bLksPCLthC2f-aq7E4AXayIu4JmBRqTpEZ1GE7z-CLdUpgaOHj_G14peJd8L_zxmdkKSHOt-Sb_SgLMcVU_/s640/blogger-image--1286957251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdTo1FZVTgsi5qEPZBkBHKZajCHBRg0KL94tEv2KGrTxhISyUsTPcN4b98bLksPCLthC2f-aq7E4AXayIu4JmBRqTpEZ1GE7z-CLdUpgaOHj_G14peJd8L_zxmdkKSHOt-Sb_SgLMcVU_/s640/blogger-image--1286957251.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We eagerly joined the queue for the Vancouver Island ready to discover Victoria. We contemplated a longer stay to explore more of the Island, but our time in Vancouver was slipping away so quickly and we still had so much we wanted to do. A day trip it was, and in hindsight we regret that decision. We had too little time between ferry runs to see it all BUT we certainly did make the most of every minute we had! The trip itself was stunning with such beautiful little homes along the shore. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7wpQr71jWHICWMbryA7T7BMTBpi4HRgVcQnWcyFosifDfnCsYgCVxh_dxqIWsrTvmtryR5cltgM86a8AyTkJcZ8ky9YVRn4urK-p5VHbZSEee5q77yHnOmh7oERvlw1ta7v9zfZBGrSU/s640/blogger-image-754584985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7wpQr71jWHICWMbryA7T7BMTBpi4HRgVcQnWcyFosifDfnCsYgCVxh_dxqIWsrTvmtryR5cltgM86a8AyTkJcZ8ky9YVRn4urK-p5VHbZSEee5q77yHnOmh7oERvlw1ta7v9zfZBGrSU/s640/blogger-image-754584985.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAROUoxsL1wMZyXxsn6CgNGUC65lJzYhVkfNcEbVZ_y7dVtnkr6t3XSPZQqSEDujkTxTlp1FqWxrG35O4kzIjOPQW9iN_LWNaFcz3u0s9NqEowsE-ZECq6Y6y5MfixqYHCSxy8b-_2hbUp/s640/blogger-image-621451350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAROUoxsL1wMZyXxsn6CgNGUC65lJzYhVkfNcEbVZ_y7dVtnkr6t3XSPZQqSEDujkTxTlp1FqWxrG35O4kzIjOPQW9iN_LWNaFcz3u0s9NqEowsE-ZECq6Y6y5MfixqYHCSxy8b-_2hbUp/s640/blogger-image-621451350.jpg"></a></div>Once on land we quickly set out to find all the sites. The afternoons become cool & dark so quickly in winter so we had to move fast! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGcZ6TECVjVsSIEXeTU-FwWvpH54ZC7ndVcVJ11jLaaFHFmm2hs7L7gcr9Efu0yzyqGV39Zvp3NoIS2y-WYFiW6opa7I3wRtN1W_r9bWQvuyVVmkJt5QygeOKH5j45AJtYqhorAjHNP78/s640/blogger-image--1085050846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGcZ6TECVjVsSIEXeTU-FwWvpH54ZC7ndVcVJ11jLaaFHFmm2hs7L7gcr9Efu0yzyqGV39Zvp3NoIS2y-WYFiW6opa7I3wRtN1W_r9bWQvuyVVmkJt5QygeOKH5j45AJtYqhorAjHNP78/s640/blogger-image--1085050846.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWjFEN61MZh3QLzzATh-yUhyOP9Py4oVMCCaAiOIFIl9zryJpwnz7ZWjmNo7g7VPSkWvLoXg-TdX0sLKxBcDwfNHw4f_txbo5NK7cLquDuc7JS7QyOdCKp6NtVkN4lDeQiwSVvK1NvxFd/s640/blogger-image-1866073303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWjFEN61MZh3QLzzATh-yUhyOP9Py4oVMCCaAiOIFIl9zryJpwnz7ZWjmNo7g7VPSkWvLoXg-TdX0sLKxBcDwfNHw4f_txbo5NK7cLquDuc7JS7QyOdCKp6NtVkN4lDeQiwSVvK1NvxFd/s640/blogger-image-1866073303.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOv9LZzKXFJdxDLDRbUw11-y7hWUA7e2tF6GcIILXLGZVgsjikiiGsQ2K8eWv7p9gMTZVNCEoA6SLWU0PHJY_Uw0gvuqnJ7in-PL076VvEz0QSuK9CgSqR2HoWvHYYJekPt-1JUYL9m-1/s640/blogger-image-1825105928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOv9LZzKXFJdxDLDRbUw11-y7hWUA7e2tF6GcIILXLGZVgsjikiiGsQ2K8eWv7p9gMTZVNCEoA6SLWU0PHJY_Uw0gvuqnJ7in-PL076VvEz0QSuK9CgSqR2HoWvHYYJekPt-1JUYL9m-1/s640/blogger-image-1825105928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The museum was a definite highlight but we had to do the quick run around before it closed. This is why we needed an extra day- we had far too much to fit in. It really was a fantastic collection of interesting indigenous displays, as well as modern culture. We loved it all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhK2gSMEKS9YfTJNV4yFXjeGQgT8KInF0Xx67_EZDkIk0kgOKx_jyOAiWQ6tpQmJPUv0MpdvHXfGtokK7iEBUX-VUQHROuuRjRd4JVTl32IShtTrcdNt8KWAMcC_WKRnu14mIFrfHPcqO4/s640/blogger-image--1270166658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhK2gSMEKS9YfTJNV4yFXjeGQgT8KInF0Xx67_EZDkIk0kgOKx_jyOAiWQ6tpQmJPUv0MpdvHXfGtokK7iEBUX-VUQHROuuRjRd4JVTl32IShtTrcdNt8KWAMcC_WKRnu14mIFrfHPcqO4/s640/blogger-image--1270166658.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My phone battery died before we had seen all there was to see but we managed to find lots more fun before we had to line up again for the return ferry. Thankfully there was a buffet on the ferry so we could have dinner while we travelled through the dark. Campbell was exhausted (it had been a huge day) so we went back down to the car & rested there while the ferry travelled back to Vancouver. </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-56174296689077342282015-02-15T02:33:00.001-08:002015-03-15T19:33:16.545-07:00Vancouver Zoo<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1KUqMcd2-QxnHv5ix0_9DsOfb4KZKTASzz4XEGGHSIGClOr0_AZ1vjqWivYVQEY1hLsA_c9SAZZxyJgO7QAuaW7i7j1mmhvUpS3khNJ8dofB8akpHfzBRaqqPoe9nKShOVKiXxT-pKFM/s640/blogger-image-1997749038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1KUqMcd2-QxnHv5ix0_9DsOfb4KZKTASzz4XEGGHSIGClOr0_AZ1vjqWivYVQEY1hLsA_c9SAZZxyJgO7QAuaW7i7j1mmhvUpS3khNJ8dofB8akpHfzBRaqqPoe9nKShOVKiXxT-pKFM/s640/blogger-image-1997749038.jpg"></a></div>It is simply not acceptable to visit a new city without seeking out the zoo- because every city must have a zoo! Jonas decided a few years ago that he intended to visit a zoo in every Australian state, he can now include an international zoo to his list. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v12KM1UWBDFdXh1vtuHS71qMOYHzG9RlIeqgFSOYV_KSc6VcUITF3MYGRPTTd1j0MW6eeCA5M1zj9lF1pCo2Fy9bz5NHKHBmIuGWJ0SaS8_bZEnLP3PpkReZWcMlX33Uk5fnNmKBX2I0/s640/blogger-image--2058176182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v12KM1UWBDFdXh1vtuHS71qMOYHzG9RlIeqgFSOYV_KSc6VcUITF3MYGRPTTd1j0MW6eeCA5M1zj9lF1pCo2Fy9bz5NHKHBmIuGWJ0SaS8_bZEnLP3PpkReZWcMlX33Uk5fnNmKBX2I0/s640/blogger-image--2058176182.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtv6OR-7dOBG_o77fUfxlq03NpUxy31DZ4ovWP6bFXIOGTD-Dv36hXOs69L6U0hiaVYik7VU8yuaa0W4Zt7viMIe6IKpmv4gf79NzhJ-FIvXZQVmYRDBc4p7bAzWG0UZn03_WoIx0Qxss/s640/blogger-image--1492306646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtv6OR-7dOBG_o77fUfxlq03NpUxy31DZ4ovWP6bFXIOGTD-Dv36hXOs69L6U0hiaVYik7VU8yuaa0W4Zt7viMIe6IKpmv4gf79NzhJ-FIvXZQVmYRDBc4p7bAzWG0UZn03_WoIx0Qxss/s640/blogger-image--1492306646.jpg"></a></div><br></div>It was a miserable day (the only bad weather we had during our stay) & not ideal for exploring a zoo. Campbell decided after a short tour of the first few exhibits that he had seen enough. So we sought out a dry place to wait & sip hot chocolate while Eric & boys explored the Australian animal section!! While Jonas was delighted with all that he saw (and the massive puddles he 'accidentally' walked through) it's not a zoo that gains a top rating on our list. It was a fairly long drive out of the city, and there MAY have been a few stressful moments of remembering what side of the road we should be driving on! We managed to find a lovely little spot on the way back to the city with a massive book shop- hurrah! Not only did Campbell find some gems, but Drew found some great comics and I found some leather bound classics for a steal. Are you noticing the trend here- where there are bookshops we are happy. Although, the peacocks were fair more interesting according to Joe. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwn1E9BgygzpCyiFooPk4C0h_sMguqNM4qdhI0E38TOb0r0gwtvGsmDK50-HITvxw7iV-f9Mo-8j0UtRrre129YWSuP6lHARw_EXjtJvknpIwwmX903ucTi-d8-DqaNhcWVLLIGGPCjrzk/s640/blogger-image--333674664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwn1E9BgygzpCyiFooPk4C0h_sMguqNM4qdhI0E38TOb0r0gwtvGsmDK50-HITvxw7iV-f9Mo-8j0UtRrre129YWSuP6lHARw_EXjtJvknpIwwmX903ucTi-d8-DqaNhcWVLLIGGPCjrzk/s640/blogger-image--333674664.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">....Oh and also watching the world go by with the locals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenOwJJEadCoPMsQR5YgRJ2x77bYloG0K51WUcwEuy-PF2cMlZqLPKNzgSxd4mteXVjLkkt8E1x7_vU_kNfmj0g0FCYiPR_byRJpRFLJsq1GuseiCTWBjS-zHwEKxlLC2D6Ezmd7LNQyIo/s640/blogger-image--1312007606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenOwJJEadCoPMsQR5YgRJ2x77bYloG0K51WUcwEuy-PF2cMlZqLPKNzgSxd4mteXVjLkkt8E1x7_vU_kNfmj0g0FCYiPR_byRJpRFLJsq1GuseiCTWBjS-zHwEKxlLC2D6Ezmd7LNQyIo/s640/blogger-image--1312007606.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LldugSUKgN1jWf58PmidMvVMsQpfoH793KL3E3K2OmwhmHhet0hXPckyBM2OCXJ0o7rLd1tQ3hKHT1qK6EXaH-qkM627lwvyR1usqgki2n4mZLkMRmAO4_sR-CB4VocKfjQpmK2nxeIy/s640/blogger-image--783675973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LldugSUKgN1jWf58PmidMvVMsQpfoH793KL3E3K2OmwhmHhet0hXPckyBM2OCXJ0o7rLd1tQ3hKHT1qK6EXaH-qkM627lwvyR1usqgki2n4mZLkMRmAO4_sR-CB4VocKfjQpmK2nxeIy/s640/blogger-image--783675973.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpzaT54XSlu12WHO3lmAZyNJPyv1nZRyMeKWicMJhghyawRlKyAqEM5H8w8v1Hd-HERdvDlGWWY_WDMsXGBG-QYoHDPISi3-fHCx852tZ_wNnKNLpkmvWikfDGws2FLcwG3ZFnOPpB1yw/s640/blogger-image--720261750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpzaT54XSlu12WHO3lmAZyNJPyv1nZRyMeKWicMJhghyawRlKyAqEM5H8w8v1Hd-HERdvDlGWWY_WDMsXGBG-QYoHDPISi3-fHCx852tZ_wNnKNLpkmvWikfDGws2FLcwG3ZFnOPpB1yw/s640/blogger-image--720261750.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM63pEURAxisK0VKMQSZ5m-6645h_Ol2gRiJ31OyAngkomBQS41BLIQGXwKjOGZEaCWR1E12NoglUnlCZELF17667Jv-9oFZqr53zVU63vbGMizmPR_THiSU25Be_ng1z11aSwljEwJO3x/s640/blogger-image-1648070485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM63pEURAxisK0VKMQSZ5m-6645h_Ol2gRiJ31OyAngkomBQS41BLIQGXwKjOGZEaCWR1E12NoglUnlCZELF17667Jv-9oFZqr53zVU63vbGMizmPR_THiSU25Be_ng1z11aSwljEwJO3x/s640/blogger-image-1648070485.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-56561007223576731312015-02-15T02:31:00.001-08:002015-03-15T19:34:12.906-07:00Chinatown<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDJuC0HMm68zh0lFBsA12JGRlO32vFbY_nF8U_SjhHA_Rm43fWaCB2dlzeR8C4QRzkBe6YSvU90YJdMT9lqm6VYH1gfMIZ90_9kHEJvIA4jWbTP3fL7VFeLvunYR_wYPWYDD3fuOUCA88/s640/blogger-image--1062476280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDJuC0HMm68zh0lFBsA12JGRlO32vFbY_nF8U_SjhHA_Rm43fWaCB2dlzeR8C4QRzkBe6YSvU90YJdMT9lqm6VYH1gfMIZ90_9kHEJvIA4jWbTP3fL7VFeLvunYR_wYPWYDD3fuOUCA88/s640/blogger-image--1062476280.jpg"></a></div>We all arrived back to Vancouver feeling like a slow paced day after all the Whistler excitement & hadn't anticipated that a visit to Chinatown would be quite so exciting! On our search for yum cha we must have stumbled across a different part of the neighbourhood. The first clue was the ambulance roaring through the streets to pull up outside a decrepit looking hotel, then there was the obvious drug deal that took place across our path- they all smiled very pleasantly as they backed out of our way and continued to exchanged goods and cash. We hurried along, with the boys oblivious to the interesting happenings around us. The shops were sparse & mostly boarded up, there were large gatherings of homeless people lining the street & there was just a sense of desperation. We were relieved to find our way back amongst the bright shop fronts of Chinatown, feeling grateful for our comfortable home & good fortune. We are not naive to the realities of the world, but we weren't keen to expose our children to drug deals & drunken rants. It was just one street, but the sense of despair was palpable. The fabulous array of goods that tumble into the street once you turn the corner provided a very stark contrast. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkhbGDnpgpXA0-TtLOBQIJeDtUq2waqGDbEPrkgkImMAKWNv7n-beyNP_XvEwENSuW8oNIxDroK00PYpTLHfoPcDB0t_DLI1FvvR4oSZwk6p9BS9Y1L-OP0V1EtZBEvdhUYSFkHr5yVCs/s640/blogger-image-1897900992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkhbGDnpgpXA0-TtLOBQIJeDtUq2waqGDbEPrkgkImMAKWNv7n-beyNP_XvEwENSuW8oNIxDroK00PYpTLHfoPcDB0t_DLI1FvvR4oSZwk6p9BS9Y1L-OP0V1EtZBEvdhUYSFkHr5yVCs/s640/blogger-image-1897900992.jpg"></a></div>We never did find that yum cha and decided to head further downtown towards Gastown for another look around the harbour & to find some lunch. A side visit to Stanley Park on our way back to the apartment to see the totem poles was a cheerful end to our eventful day . <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRqdxeVNfJmzXctliqyvy-CDoDTTi3TpAS8rQgUgjVEehaii48SeohLdt9xwS7_5-C1M6dE6oocaNGZIdIw5oTVLuakA3ADZ7RabFY7wMTPQJLmRwCfoGymJh5OpGPGiJYEQ_OmIEEooC/s640/blogger-image--1722708872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRqdxeVNfJmzXctliqyvy-CDoDTTi3TpAS8rQgUgjVEehaii48SeohLdt9xwS7_5-C1M6dE6oocaNGZIdIw5oTVLuakA3ADZ7RabFY7wMTPQJLmRwCfoGymJh5OpGPGiJYEQ_OmIEEooC/s640/blogger-image--1722708872.jpg"></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-89784946209725618372015-02-15T02:19:00.001-08:002015-03-07T22:47:42.045-08:00More Whistler!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIboNYYbMY6DzDg7f1P2O6lo6vbCEeT5TrG8MlVtE0ESIFJlhBGod2nPB6gFCgQL0LTF-p28EZ0y7ymI-4yQct1J4Okc-GOZCN4pI2GFSyBK-kEGKLPf-MLrdxLpokvDfjySYHR7bxmiV/s640/blogger-image--1618859753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBIboNYYbMY6DzDg7f1P2O6lo6vbCEeT5TrG8MlVtE0ESIFJlhBGod2nPB6gFCgQL0LTF-p28EZ0y7ymI-4yQct1J4Okc-GOZCN4pI2GFSyBK-kEGKLPf-MLrdxLpokvDfjySYHR7bxmiV/s640/blogger-image--1618859753.jpg"></a></div>We were not quite ready to brave the slopes on skis (& with a wheelchair) but we were keen to cross from Whistler to Blackcomb on the gondola. Campbell even looked up from his book briefly to admire the view. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioplcYRJqhgXMAIiuPjmRtFTud8tabbK99wbawVcoZdD-LA7c41VPlaU9U58CCo9inVj-exK1_hCuKjIPuf_IStdZmdq2LcmOadUxUBBQUNTwtO_TYSAsHBAJhiGKg5n9erCyHNnux-ham/s640/blogger-image--550224623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioplcYRJqhgXMAIiuPjmRtFTud8tabbK99wbawVcoZdD-LA7c41VPlaU9U58CCo9inVj-exK1_hCuKjIPuf_IStdZmdq2LcmOadUxUBBQUNTwtO_TYSAsHBAJhiGKg5n9erCyHNnux-ham/s640/blogger-image--550224623.jpg"></a></div>Very happy boys who just couldn't wait to build a snowman & throw a snowball! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTACFmsP95aB1wJa8jKjl7vGufwNDFBjnySJbVLkFLjp94hgG10J7wirdQ4R_kZRHuKaSVmcR4243auxZaJyESCKlU5is1gZlOkz8OmxGfwQ0Imf7yW1NLodP3QwOqcMA-B7fvnm-TCW5o/s640/blogger-image--1068420196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTACFmsP95aB1wJa8jKjl7vGufwNDFBjnySJbVLkFLjp94hgG10J7wirdQ4R_kZRHuKaSVmcR4243auxZaJyESCKlU5is1gZlOkz8OmxGfwQ0Imf7yW1NLodP3QwOqcMA-B7fvnm-TCW5o/s640/blogger-image--1068420196.jpg"></a></div>Clearly Eric is just as excited!! 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<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wPIq6iGcurJyvk5hLtlOMweUnAT3mKAdzSMes9eKrQdcaAdJUQnmJlEEvUOxkIc6r2fhVjdB9ODgkk45E2wPHLej6rxvKbxS_dwDC5-152gaQcyBZxBh3UY_GYTQFiNTVwvmr9dYkEpv/s640/blogger-image-1832894362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wPIq6iGcurJyvk5hLtlOMweUnAT3mKAdzSMes9eKrQdcaAdJUQnmJlEEvUOxkIc6r2fhVjdB9ODgkk45E2wPHLej6rxvKbxS_dwDC5-152gaQcyBZxBh3UY_GYTQFiNTVwvmr9dYkEpv/s640/blogger-image-1832894362.jpg"></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-5133298538304047262015-02-15T02:09:00.001-08:002015-03-07T15:23:28.206-08:00WhistlerThe reason for getting the car was so we could find some snow!! We were not eager to try to join a group on a crowded shuttle with Campbell's wheelchair to juggle. Now that Eric is a seasoned driver on Canadian roads ;) it is time to head for the mountains. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFxuHJYenh9iiW3jD2ekZMrAgflsNS1jt81gVulxsTimGscZK5qGpZek6zWaNrJtQDEfxRxBo-Y_9EJxmKTOshTNfXCNZTJ9LJPOUN9QEPWZk89DPTXmU4whB7puCw6e6XxzvNNut49Qd/s640/blogger-image-1298923957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFxuHJYenh9iiW3jD2ekZMrAgflsNS1jt81gVulxsTimGscZK5qGpZek6zWaNrJtQDEfxRxBo-Y_9EJxmKTOshTNfXCNZTJ9LJPOUN9QEPWZk89DPTXmU4whB7puCw6e6XxzvNNut49Qd/s640/blogger-image-1298923957.jpg"></a></div>It was a glorious day in Vancouver when we left- great omen. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGLPg2WM9wXvQCz8eUP8s4WyTKgujZsMnLQ-yfxy65vuw7c8NP5DNxsJ1sObRV1N3tMpo0fSxmQSmY6UfLgkZ4U2MXwkfHOnHtvIQR7P1172tK0csFEoP8ytu1SLegRTjQoOj5cG9KMxg/s640/blogger-image-270028164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGLPg2WM9wXvQCz8eUP8s4WyTKgujZsMnLQ-yfxy65vuw7c8NP5DNxsJ1sObRV1N3tMpo0fSxmQSmY6UfLgkZ4U2MXwkfHOnHtvIQR7P1172tK0csFEoP8ytu1SLegRTjQoOj5cG9KMxg/s640/blogger-image-270028164.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tYJcjHAkkA7UlMxkaaFX4IXzfCxEuORrzWtS6y1Z01ICUU_HZqBPjANN74gsqr4JhOskyHij0axPkiXFnh1JdOEhqK56-LXMcbDfMsncHvSKgD5UDyoYuno5sRO7FAvX1lPW-HV4LGIs/s640/blogger-image--901069993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tYJcjHAkkA7UlMxkaaFX4IXzfCxEuORrzWtS6y1Z01ICUU_HZqBPjANN74gsqr4JhOskyHij0axPkiXFnh1JdOEhqK56-LXMcbDfMsncHvSKgD5UDyoYuno5sRO7FAvX1lPW-HV4LGIs/s640/blogger-image--901069993.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCv5Qh8uVMH1RtdRjVdSyfF9GGefK43Z4d1eVump4GsYjqavRVJOSz109bEQshv1F-ny60Kjt21pkk_XelndRe6II-huqNfUg81Eq8YfhyGq0BZjppvmAz3YG0praD0-POmhDNI9LEx_em/s640/blogger-image-387180295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCv5Qh8uVMH1RtdRjVdSyfF9GGefK43Z4d1eVump4GsYjqavRVJOSz109bEQshv1F-ny60Kjt21pkk_XelndRe6II-huqNfUg81Eq8YfhyGq0BZjppvmAz3YG0praD0-POmhDNI9LEx_em/s640/blogger-image-387180295.jpg"></a></div>First pitstop & the boys thought that THIS snow was exciting!!! Can't wait to see what they think of the real snow! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT0CDpqDymnhKyFEBX8cPcDTp3mM0PL5YFMbcuRK-RDIC760iCWvBcTNFrSq4zsHfuucpNEcikBOuIOSoejR0Bn_jQg_fCMIIH1_RbAV_wgBGcQur3Q3nzP_WxllniMgkqG-KRslPivew/s640/blogger-image--1341814101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT0CDpqDymnhKyFEBX8cPcDTp3mM0PL5YFMbcuRK-RDIC760iCWvBcTNFrSq4zsHfuucpNEcikBOuIOSoejR0Bn_jQg_fCMIIH1_RbAV_wgBGcQur3Q3nzP_WxllniMgkqG-KRslPivew/s640/blogger-image--1341814101.jpg"></a></div>Yep- now they realise what all the hype was about. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHiFMNHaBksHEXgoXAkDeaMB97tXT-d3qsYjJFo0PsV5CRNNqdyFlcWSMmMYYNEECp0YsDYlUcqYQwczlGrebMx4ANyqov07cc2qr1vlhmDLNA5Vxydmynfv3bqYfqp0bv3QAFV-Yx3WY/s640/blogger-image--1664260254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHiFMNHaBksHEXgoXAkDeaMB97tXT-d3qsYjJFo0PsV5CRNNqdyFlcWSMmMYYNEECp0YsDYlUcqYQwczlGrebMx4ANyqov07cc2qr1vlhmDLNA5Vxydmynfv3bqYfqp0bv3QAFV-Yx3WY/s640/blogger-image--1664260254.jpg"></a></div>Quick slice before we plan out our time in Whistler! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO35L5LMwSjzjoUnyoa68WRWSt_dXWUXjGBOtKv7y43r41dQhrRC9Dw-g6I2FYWNb73vUQfhEjrXopXtN82YoYnQTzmpgKnVVQVkhLOEy6JiZiwldy64rhebF1GBkoOz8SOxN9ZKVza5K/s640/blogger-image--152365530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO35L5LMwSjzjoUnyoa68WRWSt_dXWUXjGBOtKv7y43r41dQhrRC9Dw-g6I2FYWNb73vUQfhEjrXopXtN82YoYnQTzmpgKnVVQVkhLOEy6JiZiwldy64rhebF1GBkoOz8SOxN9ZKVza5K/s640/blogger-image--152365530.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9ajIX8erZ6TNZX0tvnwN_WkszdzjHeag-FWMtAu4-45XQKSjmiJyOLFOGlkPuEUBZHkB9yeEQWwrbCJI81UXNA1SbL2aeMasxQHmwBJpPPcWfUQKGX0WFF3xD39OEemOOHiZpgzbHCss/s640/blogger-image-55255312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH9ajIX8erZ6TNZX0tvnwN_WkszdzjHeag-FWMtAu4-45XQKSjmiJyOLFOGlkPuEUBZHkB9yeEQWwrbCJI81UXNA1SbL2aeMasxQHmwBJpPPcWfUQKGX0WFF3xD39OEemOOHiZpgzbHCss/s640/blogger-image-55255312.jpg"></a></div>Great accommodation right in the town centre. Lovely loft bedroom for Drew & Joe. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdacqxuZIYWmlznbKaxZEhD6q_4KaAyIPgDGF7yT30T01NXXHYXsbbtXro3HMfOrFFGoljWCp2Eo4F0Gd0lkcosllQa3JmoXqx8P-CgaePqvNZCrfoZXQcCC-_LnaJKmku1n-avzJtGNGg/s640/blogger-image--1492654570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdacqxuZIYWmlznbKaxZEhD6q_4KaAyIPgDGF7yT30T01NXXHYXsbbtXro3HMfOrFFGoljWCp2Eo4F0Gd0lkcosllQa3JmoXqx8P-CgaePqvNZCrfoZXQcCC-_LnaJKmku1n-avzJtGNGg/s640/blogger-image--1492654570.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrErfHW85z2tmBUTaKWx0FH33yYjESYJ1BkHSoMX2189XB3d1lUG6Lt3Q2yjyB3BqrediNMCQ66a90YItc33061LVlbo-gGZo_ACf9Fq250ULE0RvFjxpwsvlUFFsU7zjwkMi4eAEZ68-/s640/blogger-image-1117417479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrErfHW85z2tmBUTaKWx0FH33yYjESYJ1BkHSoMX2189XB3d1lUG6Lt3Q2yjyB3BqrediNMCQ66a90YItc33061LVlbo-gGZo_ACf9Fq250ULE0RvFjxpwsvlUFFsU7zjwkMi4eAEZ68-/s640/blogger-image-1117417479.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcOZwISL3At1sJVwpt2Pm-GWVdGKI3bYa15MoPVYhgrd7J_r_PB3KYwAtLpDznP_qmkfV30bGAcZEG2VGC5AH3prJlN-ykhRRKl1F_4Xb8zWIAQdSspUrRuBmGcaJ4x8Hzvalv_HEOhMp/s640/blogger-image-447339986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcOZwISL3At1sJVwpt2Pm-GWVdGKI3bYa15MoPVYhgrd7J_r_PB3KYwAtLpDznP_qmkfV30bGAcZEG2VGC5AH3prJlN-ykhRRKl1F_4Xb8zWIAQdSspUrRuBmGcaJ4x8Hzvalv_HEOhMp/s640/blogger-image-447339986.jpg"></a></div>Oh what a treat this was! Our first booking was for an evening sleigh ride. We had a gen-u-ine cowboy driving the horses & Campbell decided that a bit of Willy Nelson was required...he entertained our fellow riders with a delightful little number. <div>Over the fields we go, laughing all the way....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpwVNGaHB3zcW3pICvoDgfNeIRLVLThvJ3jStU30Tpaz2n7D6JIT86k65dR1HfeoDYt-UM-8dv0W3X2mjqXeUHdhOr67Ov6JLQbD_YOkphLqqNv5tMKnFc8tjVxUctJ72g5vUO_5IA3wj/s640/blogger-image--1002039111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpwVNGaHB3zcW3pICvoDgfNeIRLVLThvJ3jStU30Tpaz2n7D6JIT86k65dR1HfeoDYt-UM-8dv0W3X2mjqXeUHdhOr67Ov6JLQbD_YOkphLqqNv5tMKnFc8tjVxUctJ72g5vUO_5IA3wj/s640/blogger-image--1002039111.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZP96twkiHhq9Af4EoMOO2l_cHJZYftDmWDMjWJ6mgxtr1RXblg8irrFdgn7uM5xcRFHKmlToTspKQ2m3cDqYL15hpmhQd0ljB_VoMVPh-wkV2UL2wdntgMENk-HxnwVFquKglW9ThLnqr/s640/blogger-image--596319528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZP96twkiHhq9Af4EoMOO2l_cHJZYftDmWDMjWJ6mgxtr1RXblg8irrFdgn7uM5xcRFHKmlToTspKQ2m3cDqYL15hpmhQd0ljB_VoMVPh-wkV2UL2wdntgMENk-HxnwVFquKglW9ThLnqr/s640/blogger-image--596319528.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnY2sAx7DWc_3PUtoxaYjofrR6ZOfRXfp01RsAKjCXasvAvXJw3oXhT4M5_5Ob-Gh9TDomkzVO_RCk4t9gHkbk5tFTFkoBTDKr0810czvHHlBLZrPrJdgUm2ZPaCoeKo62znPdy0q-A30C/s640/blogger-image-501908958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnY2sAx7DWc_3PUtoxaYjofrR6ZOfRXfp01RsAKjCXasvAvXJw3oXhT4M5_5Ob-Gh9TDomkzVO_RCk4t9gHkbk5tFTFkoBTDKr0810czvHHlBLZrPrJdgUm2ZPaCoeKo62znPdy0q-A30C/s640/blogger-image-501908958.jpg"></a></div>It really was a wonderful experience & although it was very expensive ( by our standards) it was totally worth it. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAPvxT8Iyg-dXUGlg6g80BI_ES1HKZSkNFW1-uwGU1xdaEBUCKbl1SCux4plTpDYjb3bVeoRhXasudA3kLuBLbpvCKwbdHahSIHmQpHGGX6DW-H87IMMpRGYjiUcafOxCLP7sx9ffjICD/s640/blogger-image-1373260622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAPvxT8Iyg-dXUGlg6g80BI_ES1HKZSkNFW1-uwGU1xdaEBUCKbl1SCux4plTpDYjb3bVeoRhXasudA3kLuBLbpvCKwbdHahSIHmQpHGGX6DW-H87IMMpRGYjiUcafOxCLP7sx9ffjICD/s640/blogger-image-1373260622.jpg"></a></div>Returning to Whistler it was buzzing with happy skiers chatting about their exciting day on the slope. We were looking forward to a hearty dinner to warm us up. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrHPRofJduVGxeyeKYejDirD4AzknstyqVGalXYNH8H-5WrFH6TZwsj_UudPTqX3EBaTXpOKEGa9490rMqQNHPrP6a62VSdrYCH0W4lmX3GBuWj_wqQ8VdwfE5KfQa34GrdX0sBe7PHIP/s640/blogger-image-777890501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQrHPRofJduVGxeyeKYejDirD4AzknstyqVGalXYNH8H-5WrFH6TZwsj_UudPTqX3EBaTXpOKEGa9490rMqQNHPrP6a62VSdrYCH0W4lmX3GBuWj_wqQ8VdwfE5KfQa34GrdX0sBe7PHIP/s640/blogger-image-777890501.jpg"></a></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-90211522975692305892015-02-15T01:45:00.001-08:002015-03-07T15:13:11.124-08:00Kitsilano<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We got a car!! Time to spread out beyond the downtown Vancouver boundaries.....while driving on the other side of the road!!! Adventurous we may be, but not ready to dive in too deep without practise. The perfect first stop was the lovely Kitsilano- an easy drive across the city AND a bridge! The best bit was that we were on the hunt for a good (actually really kinda trashy) second hand bookshop for Campbell. Since it was the only request on Campbell's international travel wish list, we did a lot of research to find EVERY bookshop in Vancouver. As luck would have it, one of our dear friends happened to have a cousin in Vancouver, and wondered if we might like to look him up, and he happened to work in a second hand book shop!!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTNyLEtTx6PYdEdMaYBE3TvHMEAVo47Z3A9BbNOz1tUtF6aVMHlL332hZfr6ljvVCyqhuhuP_csANG-hJPddbgfRGwrDyjOJ_sBC0XQ2ZtbJsls13CqDWCyPS2OsZNmxRgWOTkl2PeOel/s640/blogger-image-578747286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTNyLEtTx6PYdEdMaYBE3TvHMEAVo47Z3A9BbNOz1tUtF6aVMHlL332hZfr6ljvVCyqhuhuP_csANG-hJPddbgfRGwrDyjOJ_sBC0XQ2ZtbJsls13CqDWCyPS2OsZNmxRgWOTkl2PeOel/s640/blogger-image-578747286.jpg"></a></div>A morning treat & a look at the map before we set out to explore. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSRGuhcs4g9apkX5MrUOb6Fy1SunI0O7rpq5fJu2-4hsSmWA17VsiJ4hLJCuUprotqMbX7hQ5n0du4CXXkixGBpa1K_cDZf0-YyWBzG8KLU5s-bVfB-sR7VZgUrnTWB_idMPm2jjp_xwD/s640/blogger-image-475962344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSRGuhcs4g9apkX5MrUOb6Fy1SunI0O7rpq5fJu2-4hsSmWA17VsiJ4hLJCuUprotqMbX7hQ5n0du4CXXkixGBpa1K_cDZf0-YyWBzG8KLU5s-bVfB-sR7VZgUrnTWB_idMPm2jjp_xwD/s640/blogger-image-475962344.jpg"></a></div>Lunch after lots of walking & shopping. We found thrift stores, a toy shop & several candy stores...still looking for the bookshop & Campbell is trying hard to stay calm :/<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJC_Z1CMO8WTW7VY5dGFA0sPhBTjr4SDR12T5o-O1PcKw0hEXujAFqkF3a77s-uxPmCrEAnkduRhvFNLmFukkIjHYRmJhVQt33DNoZr0zguAFLI5GnU4Qn5BvivNI1baktaU3UHo7Nzsgw/s640/blogger-image-718189746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJC_Z1CMO8WTW7VY5dGFA0sPhBTjr4SDR12T5o-O1PcKw0hEXujAFqkF3a77s-uxPmCrEAnkduRhvFNLmFukkIjHYRmJhVQt33DNoZr0zguAFLI5GnU4Qn5BvivNI1baktaU3UHo7Nzsgw/s640/blogger-image-718189746.jpg"></a></div>Ahhhhhh....here it is!!!! Campbell quickly found a suitable book & when we got to the counter he quickly asked 'do you know Mrs Sansom?' Thankfully it was indeed our friend Jan's cousin & he was thrilled to meet us. Quite surprised too. Certainly worth the trek to find it. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhrHNDVD-il4SbiamG8FOZDXbaiFcD3hQ8x8dK6U3RaSdm-JnnwJ1ZN2fRkw7yVKEiyoAPq5SXAoSgaql5BzYSgTJJmLUGUdS_Mtsw11w_tM9wCFTrdTH0wJ61dp_Ge2QiwyXQOO_sXVd/s640/blogger-image--1068816059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhrHNDVD-il4SbiamG8FOZDXbaiFcD3hQ8x8dK6U3RaSdm-JnnwJ1ZN2fRkw7yVKEiyoAPq5SXAoSgaql5BzYSgTJJmLUGUdS_Mtsw11w_tM9wCFTrdTH0wJ61dp_Ge2QiwyXQOO_sXVd/s640/blogger-image--1068816059.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTbq3bZXpvow4pebmCuHk8PL-9AP9u0g9wBWPHIBKM1OHAJ1QvOqqbI1TxcePRpLX4iqzsIcMk949eGcGzDw7AL1jnWJFQhfCvZzP1fHRyVHta-P6ZyRvm8jQRIqvOogBqFTE4sccQLjq/s640/blogger-image-972011247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZTbq3bZXpvow4pebmCuHk8PL-9AP9u0g9wBWPHIBKM1OHAJ1QvOqqbI1TxcePRpLX4iqzsIcMk949eGcGzDw7AL1jnWJFQhfCvZzP1fHRyVHta-P6ZyRvm8jQRIqvOogBqFTE4sccQLjq/s640/blogger-image-972011247.jpg"></a></div>Just look how pretty it was walking around Kitsilano. We had a wonderful day. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIj4dS8nhIkEfUnNvwRX8nSqWTE6fA97Vs7E6w8t54Bdi5BZmT1wInL4_OC8tEvCxXNw8vucYc9mg85srRnpx-A_Uu98rcgPfMfON-jfI7wGz5jqZNS3ONQO9hfn7oC0_7jNdALkBt4fMi/s640/blogger-image--759296267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIj4dS8nhIkEfUnNvwRX8nSqWTE6fA97Vs7E6w8t54Bdi5BZmT1wInL4_OC8tEvCxXNw8vucYc9mg85srRnpx-A_Uu98rcgPfMfON-jfI7wGz5jqZNS3ONQO9hfn7oC0_7jNdALkBt4fMi/s640/blogger-image--759296267.jpg"></a></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-38487470496397016492015-01-18T19:44:00.001-08:002015-01-18T20:14:55.699-08:00Gastown & English BayA few more days in Vancouver have slipped away....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfk9fLFxBx1rKFkJMslYEeU727bHr81_8A3Ol-I12Qgcdub7BGwbcfA97-9Wi0DelI4bsyQHmLFiawOztOAPdlqSWMKcs2R_BWXLYbHG9yfWLojxrulS-4TO00U_3QSjFJDnBuv9PhAai/s640/blogger-image--256836535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfk9fLFxBx1rKFkJMslYEeU727bHr81_8A3Ol-I12Qgcdub7BGwbcfA97-9Wi0DelI4bsyQHmLFiawOztOAPdlqSWMKcs2R_BWXLYbHG9yfWLojxrulS-4TO00U_3QSjFJDnBuv9PhAai/s640/blogger-image--256836535.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have explored Gastown & enjoyed the quirky little shops & quaint heritage features. We jumped in a Skytrain to get into town today & we were very surprised that nobody even attempted to get on the bus before us, even though we were at the end of the line! They all stood back & waited for us to get on & settle Campbell first. Just wonderful! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6qEnCSHKcFewidkoShdVyxFEilKSEEJ9uK3rwOnmqevSuGvYjJb_bDE_KoTDuezGlYudAEmyNzvf9y_Qu43qitfMDcbJ4BLt3qxjdc5FJ_Tk3iMxsMy-D-AxHGsVLWBjwJtM11d47LKb/s640/blogger-image--1950502480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6qEnCSHKcFewidkoShdVyxFEilKSEEJ9uK3rwOnmqevSuGvYjJb_bDE_KoTDuezGlYudAEmyNzvf9y_Qu43qitfMDcbJ4BLt3qxjdc5FJ_Tk3iMxsMy-D-AxHGsVLWBjwJtM11d47LKb/s640/blogger-image--1950502480.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMjoSlnIJZba0_fmtiQfkgM9KL07u9bw4GGy67r9ub0oKbuoMmRB_KZsB-qqqEF5SGqdd0UmC4Cszz9er5FdzV1Kh-zl_SPWEQv1KIwdyDgRX9zm3oGTf97y2FFgqi-gha7wT9tIdvEb1/s640/blogger-image-1586657484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMjoSlnIJZba0_fmtiQfkgM9KL07u9bw4GGy67r9ub0oKbuoMmRB_KZsB-qqqEF5SGqdd0UmC4Cszz9er5FdzV1Kh-zl_SPWEQv1KIwdyDgRX9zm3oGTf97y2FFgqi-gha7wT9tIdvEb1/s640/blogger-image-1586657484.jpg"></a></div>Lunch at Steamworks Brewery was perfect! </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_MmwIRnDaeY_q_m5CSXWUU79IKyPF3elzzGzhXB5RlacXJrGH0-o_uSKmgvASAs8TFODedfuHmveU3Uii7m5bujDYIRiGlHu5vZTiD4QCAmCAtw_Jt2odQpM5uoYXtqa4gdXl8_nMBoh/s640/blogger-image--99844400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_MmwIRnDaeY_q_m5CSXWUU79IKyPF3elzzGzhXB5RlacXJrGH0-o_uSKmgvASAs8TFODedfuHmveU3Uii7m5bujDYIRiGlHu5vZTiD4QCAmCAtw_Jt2odQpM5uoYXtqa4gdXl8_nMBoh/s640/blogger-image--99844400.jpg"></a></div>While back in the area we dropped back into Chapters- Campbell is struggling a bit with the unfamiliarity of everything but stops asking to go home when he is in Chapters :) <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ctYW6rBLZxB74uHxKvY_ngVRLTVd1SN6-_SvyC04gMbXdRhvGQlRi84GCs-U_co4AIS22P3p_YNLe22n2a4XzT4uC6psiDHAVy8EopHJT4sG3dTNnC4WD2WA2fy-y0Pz5PY9T5Wq0RdH/s640/blogger-image--855383125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ctYW6rBLZxB74uHxKvY_ngVRLTVd1SN6-_SvyC04gMbXdRhvGQlRi84GCs-U_co4AIS22P3p_YNLe22n2a4XzT4uC6psiDHAVy8EopHJT4sG3dTNnC4WD2WA2fy-y0Pz5PY9T5Wq0RdH/s640/blogger-image--855383125.jpg"></a></div>He found several new books to keep him smiling & help him feel more at ease. Drew & Joe also enjoyed finding a Vans store & picked out new shoes for school. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36g9ey_cPeKiqSy2GUEuc5gU_7fk5V0hqysJFHnS_iMPztyn5V6KPC9FmeiNYBWPXALa65OKaAqtVKPLO0wj9dLM0VAehLH9QIr7ovg9PptRcOLINJys5YCFhpx-yTXR3lxOs6EK-Y4Bc/s640/blogger-image-120333137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36g9ey_cPeKiqSy2GUEuc5gU_7fk5V0hqysJFHnS_iMPztyn5V6KPC9FmeiNYBWPXALa65OKaAqtVKPLO0wj9dLM0VAehLH9QIr7ovg9PptRcOLINJys5YCFhpx-yTXR3lxOs6EK-Y4Bc/s640/blogger-image-120333137.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0S-V4yjZtXtNGqh27IxkTCQxbBGrubuPviiIR67X9b29RXNTbp2NZWfpfvopj5nQtzWQK2vS2yt2Mei_EV87Nw7af5P7RyTEDjPDJuRJezSSBbWgpTk8Zm2Zod2KNIMyIEYJfTpWgh-j/s640/blogger-image--279068891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0S-V4yjZtXtNGqh27IxkTCQxbBGrubuPviiIR67X9b29RXNTbp2NZWfpfvopj5nQtzWQK2vS2yt2Mei_EV87Nw7af5P7RyTEDjPDJuRJezSSBbWgpTk8Zm2Zod2KNIMyIEYJfTpWgh-j/s640/blogger-image--279068891.jpg"></a></div>A new day & a big sleep in. We all caught up on some rest this morning before enjoying this glorious beach weather at English Bay! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qL2oimwWx7_nItepsdTR-Yulh_eB0Cwy5RNONLy24565KZpCRYmBul0B1jrLS9ySQwGMtivmErw6CP4PsSrigpAaRZIC7rvJeCIcOR_IkjdNlCzaKuNG8IMhukfbPMipxj18MNjHrv9H/s640/blogger-image-1948588307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qL2oimwWx7_nItepsdTR-Yulh_eB0Cwy5RNONLy24565KZpCRYmBul0B1jrLS9ySQwGMtivmErw6CP4PsSrigpAaRZIC7rvJeCIcOR_IkjdNlCzaKuNG8IMhukfbPMipxj18MNjHrv9H/s640/blogger-image-1948588307.jpg"></a></div>The wind was chilly but nobody could say we weren't refreshed. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNOaX1n77P_G56asZJ0_2AJF9j8Yi6xKG41Ulf1vNsp4ysvV484UBh58UoeQwlR25kMxmFvnsB2dUiO6oSXZ7_Jkv6DN6-21A2pcKUP1xFofZio18FaOOaLJRgys0aeJIsrwB_mHuH6u_/s640/blogger-image--701471477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNOaX1n77P_G56asZJ0_2AJF9j8Yi6xKG41Ulf1vNsp4ysvV484UBh58UoeQwlR25kMxmFvnsB2dUiO6oSXZ7_Jkv6DN6-21A2pcKUP1xFofZio18FaOOaLJRgys0aeJIsrwB_mHuH6u_/s640/blogger-image--701471477.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another visit to Stanley Park & still so much of it left unexplored. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRyXifDWVEwMbhlbaDni6Jqtk_I8563erKA6-1lX6vcnbc7p-DYKfOsV_RKvgXWuPgnlVF-Y7YxW4z8nDLUQipUCJq20fSqVA0WluhZtVaUvs0yoSlFiwCji9-3mNAd2nAy2ksp8lx4Vx/s640/blogger-image--878128244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRyXifDWVEwMbhlbaDni6Jqtk_I8563erKA6-1lX6vcnbc7p-DYKfOsV_RKvgXWuPgnlVF-Y7YxW4z8nDLUQipUCJq20fSqVA0WluhZtVaUvs0yoSlFiwCji9-3mNAd2nAy2ksp8lx4Vx/s640/blogger-image--878128244.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRyXifDWVEwMbhlbaDni6Jqtk_I8563erKA6-1lX6vcnbc7p-DYKfOsV_RKvgXWuPgnlVF-Y7YxW4z8nDLUQipUCJq20fSqVA0WluhZtVaUvs0yoSlFiwCji9-3mNAd2nAy2ksp8lx4Vx/s640/blogger-image--878128244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; 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We are really spoilt for choice here in the West end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are picking up a car tomorrow so we can spread our wings a bit more- finally some Canadian snow!!</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-70627460718052169252015-01-16T15:20:00.001-08:002015-01-16T16:14:17.948-08:00Vancouver<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our arrival was so exciting that we all coped reasonably well at 3am (Sydney time) on very little sleep. Hurrah to adrenalin!! Thankfully we found a five seater taxi with wheelchair access right outside the airport & our apartment was made available to us well before our check- in time- blessings! We decided to explore our little English Bay neighbourhood & gather some groceries before catching up on a few hours of sleep. We staggered through the supermarket in a jet lagged daze & collected all sorts of Canadian novelties- maple syrup (naturally), waffles, breakfast sugar (AKA Cap'n Crunch & Lucky Charms), bagels....what!!! No bacon!!! We somehow forgot the bacon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZtII84lDHXr-DjtPU0pee0i0VGIl1BXsDHBIWi5TNSPWw0nIXW3rAV_bjGcUF-Q5qwQs39oysntN3u8rrxjNrXS6uiXqvEU9u85TpwuAhwD7uCHTDaoeanrRIkmpuk59mAZSFZTzrSSj/s640/blogger-image--2028601545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZtII84lDHXr-DjtPU0pee0i0VGIl1BXsDHBIWi5TNSPWw0nIXW3rAV_bjGcUF-Q5qwQs39oysntN3u8rrxjNrXS6uiXqvEU9u85TpwuAhwD7uCHTDaoeanrRIkmpuk59mAZSFZTzrSSj/s640/blogger-image--2028601545.jpg"></a></div>We have a great view over the bay & we are an easy walk to restaurants, Stanley Park & the city centre. Walking all the way to Granville Island was ambitious, but we managed :) <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pSHHS0rLaa70H5269Ln7z5gURja1ynEVpAS69gNRBhUQmiWjNlo_y9edSBMInps1WFqvNzxEH7Hn2jd_9t8W9es9eToDYr88RvI1GJkUvoXQvzL4fhoQn8FtbR1UdEkRcxzcvt_JPe-K/s640/blogger-image-1184598981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pSHHS0rLaa70H5269Ln7z5gURja1ynEVpAS69gNRBhUQmiWjNlo_y9edSBMInps1WFqvNzxEH7Hn2jd_9t8W9es9eToDYr88RvI1GJkUvoXQvzL4fhoQn8FtbR1UdEkRcxzcvt_JPe-K/s640/blogger-image-1184598981.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2tF6BOOTj8w_C4EnCECYRBl3WeDa5S_gRwW2tW3dkose_6OpL_U4PoDrzdFb4lwn8yyU9ITybO8LaNWg4I67hl2RLRZfVxIgOoM2uw9YFYrGgWCEae4PnlpJlZkJzwjzneGprKKOP35n/s640/blogger-image-1658173571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2tF6BOOTj8w_C4EnCECYRBl3WeDa5S_gRwW2tW3dkose_6OpL_U4PoDrzdFb4lwn8yyU9ITybO8LaNWg4I67hl2RLRZfVxIgOoM2uw9YFYrGgWCEae4PnlpJlZkJzwjzneGprKKOP35n/s640/blogger-image-1658173571.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>The best bit is that we got to celebrate our anniversary twice! Once on the flight (oh joy) but then we got the 14th all over again in Vancouver. We enjoyed a Mexican feast for dinner & even got free dessert! We have never experienced such outstanding customer service. Even when there is no tipping involved everyone has been so friendly & helpful. One lady even ran up alongside Eric while he was pushing Campbell & stretched her umbrella over his head. Good people here in Vancouver. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTxo3FNuIRBQDUOPIrTIbfp34PCc5oiOEoiP6xkYaVaRNQB_nM3cK_ZH4v_sTC34-arZdT9EnAQKhGaNFd6DhnV0Bo9ZVMCKdQPgu-UkYlzDSnyhXEbUNkwW2UB7Bf2T2aMQYrbWCVgSL/s640/blogger-image--598153446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTxo3FNuIRBQDUOPIrTIbfp34PCc5oiOEoiP6xkYaVaRNQB_nM3cK_ZH4v_sTC34-arZdT9EnAQKhGaNFd6DhnV0Bo9ZVMCKdQPgu-UkYlzDSnyhXEbUNkwW2UB7Bf2T2aMQYrbWCVgSL/s640/blogger-image--598153446.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Exploring the city some highlights were 'Chapters' where Campbell found a pile of new books and 'Golden Age Collectibles' where Drew & Joe stocked up on some must have items. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuo63vdc3Q711rzS4OwpmTlwef93rCtZTMMZEa5IJgHVwLcvFkaXJwhi3z4GVRSrmhtUfetVRnZZhEXeecy4_IzSDRv3ojMT6L438epFDQpiFsvK8ApE0ololU2rC8BAH8rElXdM4CGhS/s640/blogger-image--809740832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuo63vdc3Q711rzS4OwpmTlwef93rCtZTMMZEa5IJgHVwLcvFkaXJwhi3z4GVRSrmhtUfetVRnZZhEXeecy4_IzSDRv3ojMT6L438epFDQpiFsvK8ApE0ololU2rC8BAH8rElXdM4CGhS/s640/blogger-image--809740832.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_OTP3Zq_eRbegSw82gC5ZnF8CkOhZnW3p-NwJ9DE9tpRasfnLunH-jcgbRsSLNLdKE_PxjU86JoASp9q6Cief7n3AOmRN50-Mfh3_pIJNFLfqSUNGmmaf9bgiSUf5Y3I8E8dTkXmdVBKG/s640/blogger-image-528786136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_OTP3Zq_eRbegSw82gC5ZnF8CkOhZnW3p-NwJ9DE9tpRasfnLunH-jcgbRsSLNLdKE_PxjU86JoASp9q6Cief7n3AOmRN50-Mfh3_pIJNFLfqSUNGmmaf9bgiSUf5Y3I8E8dTkXmdVBKG/s640/blogger-image-528786136.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Granville Island had a Kids Market which was obviously a hit! Lots of lovely shops to explore on Granville Island but we got there late in the afternoon, it was raining & we had done A LOT of walking, so we opted for a ferry ride back to the city to head back to the apartment. We have a full kitchen in the apartment so it was nice to relax in front of the TV with a home cooked meal after such an exhausting day. <div><br></div><div>We discovered this fantastic community garden in our way back downtown. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYX8Nzu7dWLKBunUMQjj5efLqiaWuSfPQoloXHO-AgKcrrLmAafdGrI2JGvMfTBLPOpeN_BvpSLAl6IzDbuy-cbSnEAtysH2cd9VJHjdxYqQXljEKoOfn4AJ9glMUYMAeRNuVANKtuZ-u/s640/blogger-image-547352815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYX8Nzu7dWLKBunUMQjj5efLqiaWuSfPQoloXHO-AgKcrrLmAafdGrI2JGvMfTBLPOpeN_BvpSLAl6IzDbuy-cbSnEAtysH2cd9VJHjdxYqQXljEKoOfn4AJ9glMUYMAeRNuVANKtuZ-u/s640/blogger-image-547352815.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>And the streets are paved with rainbows...</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkPW8pwChKvttGOsRSv3mPIWTOjrVH-AQVgO9L5UEBhWVPdaMeTUDJ5F-HqD77bJo0E29MiHGDt4MusKsfeSySEnxNLrFKQKrIR-gtYav8FP8VFtbcRdwXKM-4XZUypW6KaAfvuJ6ETFG/s640/blogger-image--486249144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkPW8pwChKvttGOsRSv3mPIWTOjrVH-AQVgO9L5UEBhWVPdaMeTUDJ5F-HqD77bJo0E29MiHGDt4MusKsfeSySEnxNLrFKQKrIR-gtYav8FP8VFtbcRdwXKM-4XZUypW6KaAfvuJ6ETFG/s640/blogger-image--486249144.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Today was spent in Stanley Park, and we still didn't get to see it all. Everything shuts down in January so the miniature train & horse drawn carriages were not operating but we loved the Aquarium & squirrel spotting. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTkvtz6yRt3L_1JxWsjvUiSMHn_S9K-H3dUAWSn4gWwR_Y-Z0kpk6y7XN-ufF5b-VwTYDi-coxq2ULKiZ8ELzkPNKcSmUHnJbPOUls9aPhyFekcJe7wvGZVYyqkgtQ95-nCHGbCYupDJK/s640/blogger-image--30934759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTkvtz6yRt3L_1JxWsjvUiSMHn_S9K-H3dUAWSn4gWwR_Y-Z0kpk6y7XN-ufF5b-VwTYDi-coxq2ULKiZ8ELzkPNKcSmUHnJbPOUls9aPhyFekcJe7wvGZVYyqkgtQ95-nCHGbCYupDJK/s640/blogger-image--30934759.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2au0c-wCG3_H5bo3YFCvmgKitd53SQzT3hb9b09WSb7PXr-3SEsnUMXqaIwetSmBK90x-xYRp_0hl6sPYovd02r4TEHP5-5ELfVjkP1Dg16LLiUKurYRIA9itDyAjlRaSUNKVG5qy9WzI/s640/blogger-image--1402346721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2au0c-wCG3_H5bo3YFCvmgKitd53SQzT3hb9b09WSb7PXr-3SEsnUMXqaIwetSmBK90x-xYRp_0hl6sPYovd02r4TEHP5-5ELfVjkP1Dg16LLiUKurYRIA9itDyAjlRaSUNKVG5qy9WzI/s640/blogger-image--1402346721.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5IX50phKk-8csGR8T7vJnD1uA7ry5S1AaSr-CptRF3L2qHHIMKR4rNp7uLCSL_LwyN3-HF-eZXFVZZxypYNLcypD6FzkKnhj8rit00K3Skn9TdbXhfbaQuJFN4FCgCq4una5vXFFqIm_/s640/blogger-image-640854510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5IX50phKk-8csGR8T7vJnD1uA7ry5S1AaSr-CptRF3L2qHHIMKR4rNp7uLCSL_LwyN3-HF-eZXFVZZxypYNLcypD6FzkKnhj8rit00K3Skn9TdbXhfbaQuJFN4FCgCq4una5vXFFqIm_/s640/blogger-image-640854510.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh79jrFVY__SYL8h1-0tCxywaniKfDlJOy8jGlfUd9lElld3K_Nyb4LvBg50dnZcC7hhsJQOdYiOyW488AB140pBwJJt-hsV60e2coLFDln2BtL96METCSGwOwarnS6tTw3pDpR1LAng5F/s640/blogger-image-115266880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh79jrFVY__SYL8h1-0tCxywaniKfDlJOy8jGlfUd9lElld3K_Nyb4LvBg50dnZcC7hhsJQOdYiOyW488AB140pBwJJt-hsV60e2coLFDln2BtL96METCSGwOwarnS6tTw3pDpR1LAng5F/s640/blogger-image-115266880.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The bike hire in Stanley Park looked like fun & there were lots if bikes around. We could have had access to a hand cycle bike for Campbell but it's not something he can do independently- certainly a great option for somebody a bit more enthusiastic & energetic. The sun was shining for us today & so far the weather has been quite mild- not too cold at all! </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also loved wandering around Wholefoods Market today- so much organic goodness!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are still not sure what we will get up to with the rest of our holiday, but Vancouver has been wonderfully welcoming so far. </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-29464164118777636372015-01-02T18:53:00.001-08:002015-01-02T19:38:32.609-08:00Joy in the every day things<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFz3Pd0aw51_Y3I8OM8qLNp-73eRMPiPPkHL7W0rSGoumx44G8XOjRxp8Am7CKYodAa7L606oNJDx8U83hdPMlTsL0yhJExnNTevj-nYanQB7Jm81jZKftG3p8OUcpgG2Ta1BXvO-xW7t/s640/blogger-image--956998733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have had lots of time to fill with simple pleasures since Christmas. Eric will be working every day until we leave for our holiday (EVERY day!) So we are hanging around the house to keep him company & making the most of the chance to enjoy pottering about. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was so satisfying today to put in a few hours in the garden, it has been a bit neglected in the warmer weather. Organic gardens grow weeds in abundance too! 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Such a happy day. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHYcB7Yv8W9UyFE5o2hxAoxynfB-ZgUUEVOy9ZkSrDmVNWjE16-CtTHSBHXAlYW-S7AZXk6S_pXvMuQawp63ypZ7uwb3IEsFI7O0CDUmqFRfqucbPquLp7zt0xPuEOkA8L54Df40Tv1uK/s640/blogger-image-301017493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHYcB7Yv8W9UyFE5o2hxAoxynfB-ZgUUEVOy9ZkSrDmVNWjE16-CtTHSBHXAlYW-S7AZXk6S_pXvMuQawp63ypZ7uwb3IEsFI7O0CDUmqFRfqucbPquLp7zt0xPuEOkA8L54Df40Tv1uK/s640/blogger-image-301017493.jpg"></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-77029785610679864712014-11-29T21:30:00.001-08:002014-11-29T21:46:36.334-08:00Our upside-down summer holidays.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For our family summer holiday this year you won't be seeing this..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGk2985-MeJm-b_pFsdES5v-ed7EOhffH74LKEscMqqmlGcUVN6y4ul3V0YTa6Qdqo75rfxdygUNpRmcdPTOBDHXIuhL0K3SfIz-Q-LuIkaYfdQN8Y-hN6tXyYkCpHryz_z3TxcdA8kv8/s640/blogger-image--1939462332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGk2985-MeJm-b_pFsdES5v-ed7EOhffH74LKEscMqqmlGcUVN6y4ul3V0YTa6Qdqo75rfxdygUNpRmcdPTOBDHXIuhL0K3SfIz-Q-LuIkaYfdQN8Y-hN6tXyYkCpHryz_z3TxcdA8kv8/s640/blogger-image--1939462332.jpg"></a></div>Or this....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlg9NJPXhy9Ile3iT4V04MgAh5lWGEJ7Y-g5GD53MwfQadHh7JTnf0QbnyenA1N3id7fH3gH7N1kbKhD7f7kp9BoFk-7wY_PHxuI0zehZ_pcQ8-GPxRFmvbWh3WEDd7PFYILaSDJn37IP/s640/blogger-image-1513001325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlg9NJPXhy9Ile3iT4V04MgAh5lWGEJ7Y-g5GD53MwfQadHh7JTnf0QbnyenA1N3id7fH3gH7N1kbKhD7f7kp9BoFk-7wY_PHxuI0zehZ_pcQ8-GPxRFmvbWh3WEDd7PFYILaSDJn37IP/s640/blogger-image-1513001325.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And most certainly not this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7DL4QGUQ4HCUPHBST-kpQHqUP9Wj2pkRDXJAYSTklHrkaeWVMNSz6GfMj1hXJ4lLEccvYYAjJPwCF9PpvxEBDTs23PrSn-CvwjChAk9a_KmINn-4tiuvPE30Lx1dto4w_1xESzsvxCdH/s640/blogger-image-247149623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7DL4QGUQ4HCUPHBST-kpQHqUP9Wj2pkRDXJAYSTklHrkaeWVMNSz6GfMj1hXJ4lLEccvYYAjJPwCF9PpvxEBDTs23PrSn-CvwjChAk9a_KmINn-4tiuvPE30Lx1dto4w_1xESzsvxCdH/s640/blogger-image-247149623.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This year we will be here....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCofI89O89t8ppqreHiqQtNuBPg2f0ftBbe9-0d6pbqU6zRgJCGNaUdBjGmIsvvZhlJZNRRvgd0pik16JCW6sLmbadjYd0lXlRXZalNjmX2oI5tybjAS5cuEgOJYn7BAemP-ac5OmMkSh/s640/blogger-image--617795694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPCofI89O89t8ppqreHiqQtNuBPg2f0ftBbe9-0d6pbqU6zRgJCGNaUdBjGmIsvvZhlJZNRRvgd0pik16JCW6sLmbadjYd0lXlRXZalNjmX2oI5tybjAS5cuEgOJYn7BAemP-ac5OmMkSh/s640/blogger-image--617795694.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and admiring this (while shivering).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTkGQmUOXeiDqa-5kJ3BgoxC79-sky6ZzchkvdHM-l__abJFRdp2qOOfM45tda5G86gxAxJliF_9rpL63maXUt33Nldmemv31i_wcg3xfVFZm95tjesXxDcor4HqdHkbJu9fviPu0xyQn/s640/blogger-image-1345943326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTkGQmUOXeiDqa-5kJ3BgoxC79-sky6ZzchkvdHM-l__abJFRdp2qOOfM45tda5G86gxAxJliF_9rpL63maXUt33Nldmemv31i_wcg3xfVFZm95tjesXxDcor4HqdHkbJu9fviPu0xyQn/s640/blogger-image-1345943326.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The Date family are heading to the Northern hemisphere for our first big international adventure. It will be freezing (& cheaper than the summer equivalent) and we are excited! </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Watch out Canada! Here we come! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl23E6QSMEi-N9V316X6wxJ_89EmQCIKbSEnkypOrxrhwN8x-G5t9hgagLEpA9jzJO-dw1acUlBg9xHfXqHfKtp61P0wRfv5deAGJDR2BVwfrPWG4_SvXs0KcvSS8lIlVUQC9-983hcE8/s640/blogger-image--1895198959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVl23E6QSMEi-N9V316X6wxJ_89EmQCIKbSEnkypOrxrhwN8x-G5t9hgagLEpA9jzJO-dw1acUlBg9xHfXqHfKtp61P0wRfv5deAGJDR2BVwfrPWG4_SvXs0KcvSS8lIlVUQC9-983hcE8/s640/blogger-image--1895198959.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hey Vancouver, don't say I didn't warn you, eh!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We welcome top travel tips & great fun suggestions, especially involving wheelchair access. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also please keep your fingers crossed because we have had the passport application process from hell & I'm still not convinced that we will ever be allowed to leave the country :/</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-35255402122287989152014-11-10T20:03:00.001-08:002014-11-10T20:06:23.834-08:00Day 17- one more sleep!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwijLwpgfeMVcMTknDTEhW9gWKjhTvuXK9R1f8Ed8LYqBiwaUMkytMUYbb4q-UcSr23SOdxnnEd2u32_Ru-7TcnYOTY3hJpuGTx4u6JowT6lTW5PgYtw6pS5Ck_aob3JsXt6-znpO0kapE/s640/blogger-image-2062293431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwijLwpgfeMVcMTknDTEhW9gWKjhTvuXK9R1f8Ed8LYqBiwaUMkytMUYbb4q-UcSr23SOdxnnEd2u32_Ru-7TcnYOTY3hJpuGTx4u6JowT6lTW5PgYtw6pS5Ck_aob3JsXt6-znpO0kapE/s640/blogger-image-2062293431.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Busy, busy, busy today! I wanted time to fly because it really does feel like so much longer than 17 days since you left. <div><br></div><div>Joe & I kept busy with a ridiculously tricky 'I Spy' book. You know how he loves that stuff. It's been nice to spend time with him, usually the two of you are as thick as thieves & I rarely get a look in. </div><div><br></div><div>Campbell has continued to do his own thing (books, writing & The Muppets) but he is missing you & asks every night how much longer you'll be away. </div><div><br></div><div>Looking forward to sleep tonight because tomorrow brings you home. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-61988831211481034782014-11-10T19:33:00.001-08:002014-11-10T23:40:39.118-08:00Finally!!!So full of nervous energy today & I've been watching the clock obsessively. While we are expecting that the bus may not arrive precisely on time- we will be standing there at 4pm waiting! <div>I wish I'd been at work today so that I was busy. Instead I have just dropped Joe at school, picked up some groceries, vacuumed, mopped, cleaned both bathrooms & all 3 toilets, baked a cake, dusted, prepared dinner, did a load of washing, packed away the multitude of toys and books left from one end of the house to another and had too many cups of tea. It's nearly time to leave to pick up Jonas & then we will wait.....</div><div><br></div><div>Can't wait to have you home xxxxxxx</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniXxciQxtEOeSEgh3RAiDxgT9349GdGM1uWaLbGbgtyDBxuQ17gEjbIuw32llRMPmmeyA5L29HFymzZcK0dIIOwXTIwB4ngdeznl3cgsqsacIaZcN89O_SZ0IRA-2S6g3eGkTjrAs2DAD/s640/blogger-image-1888799427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniXxciQxtEOeSEgh3RAiDxgT9349GdGM1uWaLbGbgtyDBxuQ17gEjbIuw32llRMPmmeyA5L29HFymzZcK0dIIOwXTIwB4ngdeznl3cgsqsacIaZcN89O_SZ0IRA-2S6g3eGkTjrAs2DAD/s640/blogger-image-1888799427.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-12871085742967115932014-11-08T23:31:00.002-08:002014-11-08T23:31:30.296-08:00Day 16<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Campbell had a very long nanna nap today after a late night and then a very early morning. So we gave him some peace and quiet & wandered over to the dam. Jonas found 7 yabbies and 2 tadpoles!!</div>
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As you can see we are doing it pretty tough here at home. Hopefully Coffs Harbour is just as lovely today....yay to the home stretch!!! Only 2 more sleeps xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-76240664364205255582014-11-08T22:38:00.001-08:002014-11-08T22:47:28.059-08:00Day 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Guess where we went today? Yep- our favourite bookshop. As you can see Campbell struggled to fill the $5 crate...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU9PCxg9gLW-bbAz8LIXl-ZYsSJe5mgmwNq7fvTj5fcmCZcK2Muw-UZUlmpLDdrxk7MOyiBuuOACI7nW9ZMRkH3I-WUwovNQayB8neEnGH3qtYJfHSDorr0JneqYz0sA93lkmcftdZftn/s640/blogger-image--126742112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU9PCxg9gLW-bbAz8LIXl-ZYsSJe5mgmwNq7fvTj5fcmCZcK2Muw-UZUlmpLDdrxk7MOyiBuuOACI7nW9ZMRkH3I-WUwovNQayB8neEnGH3qtYJfHSDorr0JneqYz0sA93lkmcftdZftn/s640/blogger-image--126742112.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The best bit of visiting our bookshop is that we get to visit with our besties too. It was very odd that you weren't there too. We had a lovely seafood dinner under the Jacaranda tree and later Joe & Oscar were hanging together in Oscar's room- the cool kids!!! I have no doubt he will enjoy telling you all about the secret 'big boys business' they discussed in there ;) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Only 3 more sleeps xxxxxxxx</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-13226492860309385612014-11-08T22:24:00.001-08:002014-11-08T22:46:43.057-08:00Day 14It was so exciting to hear your voice!!! I am so glad you had a chance to call, however brief it was! You are a man if few words Drew, but all we needed to know was that you were happy, healthy & having fun- and you answered yes to all if the above. <div>Unfortunately nobody else was home when you called and of <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">course you asked to talk to Joe as soon as I let you get a word in- I just love how much you boys look after each other. I wonder who you are most excited to see when you get home- I suspect it could be Jonas. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">He has been quite happy and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">independent but he will be very excited to see you too! </span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Dad & Joe went fishing tonight & enjoyed a tour through someone's house boat while they were down there (I think that they might like to have one too now). </font></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mLzTtLGyOJJ_106kLXL5kHndJi2UoA4hKlTA1jM1ApcmrRo3CBnwWUhmQmgCH6EfxZ_wZUjGehXe6lVy5pZt5oaJihteGjBHMKxpa7ZxoIHzGE2zfgjY_hGGd9bEMFsiWkdNv50j3zdT/s640/blogger-image-579021435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mLzTtLGyOJJ_106kLXL5kHndJi2UoA4hKlTA1jM1ApcmrRo3CBnwWUhmQmgCH6EfxZ_wZUjGehXe6lVy5pZt5oaJihteGjBHMKxpa7ZxoIHzGE2zfgjY_hGGd9bEMFsiWkdNv50j3zdT/s640/blogger-image-579021435.jpg"></a></div><br></font></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We hope the weekend flies by so that we can cross off the days before you are home! Travel well gorgeous boy xxxx</span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-34699139827221393272014-11-05T20:02:00.001-08:002014-11-05T20:02:26.047-08:00Days 10- 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>It's been pretty uneventful around here this week. Just the usual routine. Apart from the hail storm yesterday afternoon there is nothing much to report- Joe saved you some hail stones & put them in the freezer. <div>We have enjoyed a few updates via email & saw a lovely photo of you. If the huge smile on your face is anything to go by, you are having a fantastic time! We are counting down the days now...so close to your return to the mainland!! We will all very excited to see you on Tuesday afternoon. </div><div>Today Campbell asked when you would be home & he said that he missed you. He will be happy to have his kind & helpful brother back under the same roof. </div><div>Jonas has been coping well without your company, but he must be desperate to have his number 1 companion back. He set the table for me last night & he accidentally set a place for you too :) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">He has been kept very busy making his own dominoes set at school. The pieces have all been cut with a hand saw, which he was very excited to try for the first time. They are so beautiful & he is doing a great job. You will be so proud of him when you see them. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(46, 42, 49); line-height: 20px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I have been doing this today: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(46, 42, 49); line-height: 20px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7fyD-vQaDD418xkUE5bKJhPkpT18twnDgQ9YtDm3chDSpnZws1Q7IL_B_G_98zOcbyiRnk1613pohHeMDd1AggVbuRRU95VFz5yyqqAHGH7SbOjdeomuQ0OVU8N9mWdZgl-e9ccrngFI/s640/blogger-image-520533982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7fyD-vQaDD418xkUE5bKJhPkpT18twnDgQ9YtDm3chDSpnZws1Q7IL_B_G_98zOcbyiRnk1613pohHeMDd1AggVbuRRU95VFz5yyqqAHGH7SbOjdeomuQ0OVU8N9mWdZgl-e9ccrngFI/s640/blogger-image-520533982.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Just in case we might need them anytime soon ;) I need your signature before I can do anything more! That sounds rather grown up doesn't it. </div><div><br></div><div>It's going to be quite hard to have another weekend without you, but it is lovely to know that you will be home very soon xxxxxxxxx</div><div class="Body" style="color: rgb(46, 42, 49); font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-31557584497249246342014-11-02T00:44:00.001-07:002014-11-02T01:12:46.606-07:00Day 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It has been a perfect Spring day. Joe & I took Sean home this morning & dropped into the markets at Bella Vista Farm while we were out & about. Joe found a cute little bird feeder at the markets & couldn't wait to get home to hang it in the trees. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32begq2-d6z_QCndP3UQb_04LCe3CUWZ47aU82s1nFMcm-Jvj1lLwBCbVBEGOScXyXxK29PtH-dxFfyDDy_B5bCevrFrSMWv-hlCGIm4-ce2EgfOiQsPZa6luKywibVWvoIsaSW_jIxdP/s640/blogger-image--838145898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32begq2-d6z_QCndP3UQb_04LCe3CUWZ47aU82s1nFMcm-Jvj1lLwBCbVBEGOScXyXxK29PtH-dxFfyDDy_B5bCevrFrSMWv-hlCGIm4-ce2EgfOiQsPZa6luKywibVWvoIsaSW_jIxdP/s640/blogger-image--838145898.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc3Y9Lue644h3kI__PZnn0eLCM47rceG8i6nyU-3gSoPWsUjBOd_YvV0g9c0BNW569lZQLmQWcpLxvtPSBk-789J8tPiMrYm09sFDjGRclk_m6YTLbKuXoVq85qlH2ASzbs7RuUlUjN7b/s640/blogger-image--1781422282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc3Y9Lue644h3kI__PZnn0eLCM47rceG8i6nyU-3gSoPWsUjBOd_YvV0g9c0BNW569lZQLmQWcpLxvtPSBk-789J8tPiMrYm09sFDjGRclk_m6YTLbKuXoVq85qlH2ASzbs7RuUlUjN7b/s640/blogger-image--1781422282.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Campbell was exhausted after a rather challenging week at school (he may have got into a bit of trouble this week!) and actually slept most of the day away. He is obviously a bit tired and emotional at the moment- ahhhh teenagers!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dad has been flat out at work this week.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYAS2KyIS1qhw9tVAmQu1W7UyiJdqFbN9TGZMpfqnZbUDb2aZMJFU9W88wbtDsURwLJaMDvW_GxctLdLtA2hhprDjDRgCEZnt8r0XU0KwXgrwO2AdMJxgtlCYsAn30Q52KqO5f9XJy5sE/s640/blogger-image--1453357304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYAS2KyIS1qhw9tVAmQu1W7UyiJdqFbN9TGZMpfqnZbUDb2aZMJFU9W88wbtDsURwLJaMDvW_GxctLdLtA2hhprDjDRgCEZnt8r0XU0KwXgrwO2AdMJxgtlCYsAn30Q52KqO5f9XJy5sE/s640/blogger-image--1453357304.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Do you get it??? Flat out!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju02fAYfiKJRCkB0pbiqZPpAkvesqbxb1Ao2-e3R8LEsNiDIWhqN33JBi62xAxGSRz4SyxhYnt3wzu_YGzugJlGeszydXqchInLtfN9efqtdJPXW-Xcp5kPETxSazJyY4jgXh6irELG-Ve/s640/blogger-image--976705923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju02fAYfiKJRCkB0pbiqZPpAkvesqbxb1Ao2-e3R8LEsNiDIWhqN33JBi62xAxGSRz4SyxhYnt3wzu_YGzugJlGeszydXqchInLtfN9efqtdJPXW-Xcp5kPETxSazJyY4jgXh6irELG-Ve/s640/blogger-image--976705923.jpg"></a></div>Jonas enjoyed some more time splashing in the paddling pool & chasing butterflies. Even with an indoor pool, sometimes you just want to enjoy splashing around in the sunshine. <div><br></div><div>I sat in the sun with Joe while he played & read a new book. He found some tiny cherry tomatoes in the garden for me to snack on while I enjoyed my book. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrJbIR-aPGBD9d77YojheEm4PNscS-m5nsEMj5nVECASiWAMQTwyqmSldfSWm3cqJAEfcRIsTnNCwmFjMtE1pXJIJilKfO16v-JXzOJkXrFooY-1xFhxNugcCAvmaGL6lCVRWkjC1mute/s640/blogger-image--870100430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrJbIR-aPGBD9d77YojheEm4PNscS-m5nsEMj5nVECASiWAMQTwyqmSldfSWm3cqJAEfcRIsTnNCwmFjMtE1pXJIJilKfO16v-JXzOJkXrFooY-1xFhxNugcCAvmaGL6lCVRWkjC1mute/s640/blogger-image--870100430.jpg"></a></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We hope you had a fantastic first day on the island. After a week of building up to your arrival, I am sure you were all celebrating!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Xxxxxxxxx</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-21381908591389717102014-11-02T00:31:00.001-07:002014-11-02T00:42:13.008-07:00Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You missed your appointment with the lovely Danelle today (our hairdresser extraordinaire) & no doubt you are going to need a really good haircut when you get home! Campbell was a bit spoiled by Danelle & thoroughly enjoyed a chat while he got his head massage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Joe had his mate Sean over for a sleepover & they filled the afternoon with tree climbing & water fights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvcoXNhOb76xijhxhOQX-aCa65_Q7jf6oDMpbLV-o8GtqoYp01_5UjZx7OE2wZzX9CTtQiM0N8tMtpQGGy9HJAxrrzLkfgd-UWuxxkKCcikzj2lkTgfLTTCEVae1htn4uwEWgWul5_Dcb/s640/blogger-image-1692026986.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvcoXNhOb76xijhxhOQX-aCa65_Q7jf6oDMpbLV-o8GtqoYp01_5UjZx7OE2wZzX9CTtQiM0N8tMtpQGGy9HJAxrrzLkfgd-UWuxxkKCcikzj2lkTgfLTTCEVae1htn4uwEWgWul5_Dcb/s640/blogger-image-1692026986.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjFN2jZxIu9NRQYWs-L2xXWJcLzAMPpc2gudl4jfXwNWG95Txohcg57Jjhb3-X6z3F5FJLq-yDPr4-IZ8YOSfJuqepu4nmQQkWrhLWfg5vu2WH9rxkUqkc0yHYuqMsHBCg-PBor25BpSC/s640/blogger-image--1075138766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjFN2jZxIu9NRQYWs-L2xXWJcLzAMPpc2gudl4jfXwNWG95Txohcg57Jjhb3-X6z3F5FJLq-yDPr4-IZ8YOSfJuqepu4nmQQkWrhLWfg5vu2WH9rxkUqkc0yHYuqMsHBCg-PBor25BpSC/s640/blogger-image--1075138766.jpg"></a></div>Can you spy monkey Joe up there?? <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpw4KOLrGsKye6i48ZkninPXC5Enpxr5KGbvD3vHBPPDzc6mGKGSCNirxFKFARTgmHBCANQpVStc7PmOy5AaGVUi8-aYo7lxj75hVrTDW_xAhsHEgOtdLTp7iYPHoulLL9bmXk6D2i6Lu/s640/blogger-image--1245816167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpw4KOLrGsKye6i48ZkninPXC5Enpxr5KGbvD3vHBPPDzc6mGKGSCNirxFKFARTgmHBCANQpVStc7PmOy5AaGVUi8-aYo7lxj75hVrTDW_xAhsHEgOtdLTp7iYPHoulLL9bmXk6D2i6Lu/s640/blogger-image--1245816167.jpg"></a></div>Then the Lego came out & then it was all about the Lego! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRWds3gq1hfEy7CisBgWX47fnchwpMJBMbeh_U_ChNL5j8D7D2u7s3W1O-zVLC4LVe6JNWstQ5a673aW6Ff46bFXjuOxMLZiCHjePkaeVcQGf9zZV8-bDNsvSpq_JGExywUYu2Rsi2kYg/s640/blogger-image-1875519865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRWds3gq1hfEy7CisBgWX47fnchwpMJBMbeh_U_ChNL5j8D7D2u7s3W1O-zVLC4LVe6JNWstQ5a673aW6Ff46bFXjuOxMLZiCHjePkaeVcQGf9zZV8-bDNsvSpq_JGExywUYu2Rsi2kYg/s640/blogger-image-1875519865.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I hope the island is treating you well & you enjoyed your first day. We have had several updates via email & we are hoping to get your postcard soon. Xxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-11055930663189375842014-10-31T01:39:00.001-07:002014-10-31T01:54:18.046-07:00Day 7I can't believe it already been 7 days!! Tomorrow is the day you head out to the island, so I am sure everyone is super excited tonight. I hope you have a smooth trip over on the barge tomorrow. <div><br></div><div>Joe & I were really excited when we went out to the carport this morning & discovered that our possums were back. They were still there this afternoon when we got home, but all splayed out and looking a bit hot and uncomfortable. They obviously didn't like the cute little nest that Dad & Jonas built, because they opted to make their bed in the rafters again. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt7NZcjITtof3-mrnUoBtphcgT6XPnwfdZpm-eAUTjMY6LdGo4u2WRuqjXQdMS9F9EZDqlxtI5HHyPjQ7HpeULKXzK80eWDxZ-fU5pmMUxH_u7RyVksj13LjT3-Oek5Ss7kJ-3PWjByQM/s640/blogger-image--162271199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt7NZcjITtof3-mrnUoBtphcgT6XPnwfdZpm-eAUTjMY6LdGo4u2WRuqjXQdMS9F9EZDqlxtI5HHyPjQ7HpeULKXzK80eWDxZ-fU5pmMUxH_u7RyVksj13LjT3-Oek5Ss7kJ-3PWjByQM/s640/blogger-image--162271199.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdGoIiEW3cHLxmaoCVxvJNVuqybb3k7aJWeoP5ydUP-Nt-pHahe3qU80UalPYGpgA8InL9Eed4WlJtU4pYe5xZaMvLKX9fQTB06nVcqRTFVkkYARj6C8ox8i8nlDbJ6Rgdfg2SSsccIzr/s640/blogger-image--773542346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdGoIiEW3cHLxmaoCVxvJNVuqybb3k7aJWeoP5ydUP-Nt-pHahe3qU80UalPYGpgA8InL9Eed4WlJtU4pYe5xZaMvLKX9fQTB06nVcqRTFVkkYARj6C8ox8i8nlDbJ6Rgdfg2SSsccIzr/s640/blogger-image--773542346.jpg"></a></div>Halloween is a bit different this year. No tricks or treats out here in the sticks. Jonas still wanted to put out some decorations & as you can see Charlie was terrified!! He is really just laying in the shade- but doesn't it look like he fainted from the shock ;) </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzXpUmcVfNA59GoU4FXxtdcd5hPeFiU65rSJmQzNzHsq-2hci7yEv11sXmfh85B2DuCOv3Qo61EJ4iLsqVRKRsBiTRyd3nWM1V80naKJ8kVq8sJmpjluuhIrHeJP6CnzbPytggDnVeiCa/s640/blogger-image-2022720554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzXpUmcVfNA59GoU4FXxtdcd5hPeFiU65rSJmQzNzHsq-2hci7yEv11sXmfh85B2DuCOv3Qo61EJ4iLsqVRKRsBiTRyd3nWM1V80naKJ8kVq8sJmpjluuhIrHeJP6CnzbPytggDnVeiCa/s640/blogger-image-2022720554.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>We took some treats with us to Nan & Pop's & dropped in to see the Follans while we were there. Joe & Jett enjoyed a visit together. Luckily we took treats to share because Nanny's 60 treat bags were gone within about half an hour!! There were lots of kids around & it was fun for Joe to be a part of the buzz. </div><div><br></div><div>Missing you heaps today my gorgeous boy. Xxxxxx<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597122459285043184.post-23043744750585013182014-10-30T02:21:00.001-07:002014-10-30T02:21:53.745-07:00Day 6Today Campbell told Mr Thomas at school that he is missing his brother Andrew. Dad got a message from Mr Thomas to tell us. He may have only noticed that you were gone yesterday, but he is missing you heaps today. As are the rest of us xxx <div><br></div><div>Tonight Joe wanted to pick & cook dinner. He found an enormous sausage in the supermarket this afternoon & that decided it! Sausages it was :) We raided the veggie patch & threw together a salad to go with our sausages. You can imagine his delight. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNQsCD31jgx0vZmN20DO39sAuQm8BnkTGpd1px7YWpv6A4wIOnLhVxiiPMrAORwmC_ffJGRDqCldxOG2K-1p0_AvEo-skchSu_aeD1b6lsFpiOxGlw9euz4C9fBFEhrAdEyk2dvi5ygH9/s640/blogger-image-1047456827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNQsCD31jgx0vZmN20DO39sAuQm8BnkTGpd1px7YWpv6A4wIOnLhVxiiPMrAORwmC_ffJGRDqCldxOG2K-1p0_AvEo-skchSu_aeD1b6lsFpiOxGlw9euz4C9fBFEhrAdEyk2dvi5ygH9/s640/blogger-image-1047456827.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUw3FMGDBSFNomeLX6vh7J-oMHMAwOGLW9hV4YMdl_DHbRmgxAKgeShfPN5ZBuOntJTctZgmzdVBrmuFQ-qaPM-zCtewIePLkagAe3Kv1i2WWCEQFzVq7kado09W-q0rF5Y5l1eGLo58bw/s640/blogger-image-1189233949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUw3FMGDBSFNomeLX6vh7J-oMHMAwOGLW9hV4YMdl_DHbRmgxAKgeShfPN5ZBuOntJTctZgmzdVBrmuFQ-qaPM-zCtewIePLkagAe3Kv1i2WWCEQFzVq7kado09W-q0rF5Y5l1eGLo58bw/s640/blogger-image-1189233949.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You are getting very close to the reef now! I am sure the excitement levels are getting high. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><3 xxx </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058540432727540643noreply@blogger.com0