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Tag Archives: British Columbia
October 19-25 — Trains, Planes and Hotels
This piece is longer than previous bits of blog. The journey was longer too! There have been complaints from some readers about how the blog lags behind our actual travels. This is true, but caused by a combination of poor … Continue reading
October 15: Thoughts for a New Home
We braved the phenomenal construction on the Trans Canada Highway to visit Ikea in New Westminster. I hate shopping, but find these stores to be the exceptions, especially when we visit their restaurants for a light lunch, and buy some … Continue reading
October 14: Catching Up Over 30 Years
The word percolated to Jennie that we were in Surrey. She was one of Louise’s school friends, way, way back. She is now in Langley, and invited us over, since it is not far away. Between reminiscences, and catching up … Continue reading
October 11,12,13: Nothing Exciting, but Some Tree Tales
We are thoroughly enjoying our life in Surrey, BC, but you do not want to hear about everyday stuff … too boring. But there are the trees! When we arrived in this charming rural oasis in Surrey, we were impressed … Continue reading
October 10: Winds of Heaven
Yesterday I saw a review in the Globe and Mail for a film about Emily Carr: Winds of Heaven. Then I saw it was actually the premiere, and this was at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and sold out. Elaine … Continue reading
October 8 and 9: Rain … and More Rain
When you hear a “Rain Warning” on a Vancouver radio station, you pay attention. It comes down in vertical sheets for hours, and with no wind. That changed around 2.a.m., and the awning started to make ominous noises as the … Continue reading
October 7: Found the Big Trees, and the Way Home (Finally!)
Headed for Vancouver again in the truck … along the River Road as a break from the endless traffic jams on Highway 1. The route took us close to Granville Island, and since we always enjoy the entertainment, market, and … Continue reading
October 6: Clean and Tidy Again
Louise tells me that people are interested in “trailer life”, though I am not sure I agree. OK … a few notes: There are still jobs to do when living in a trailer, but these do seem to be less … Continue reading
October 5 – Elaine’s Special Day
We did not spend long on Vancouver Island the first time, and Elaine lamented that she missed the museum and art gallery. So … we did it again. Magnificent weather and boat trip, and this time Elaine drove back from … Continue reading
October 4 – Chores and Tales – Life Could be Worse
One of those days that you need now and again: housekeeping! But one can chat to neighbours, and realize that life could be a lot worse! The German woman was in tears. They had saved up for over twenty years … Continue reading
John and Elaine on the road 