On Ancient Murrelet

We are on the boat for two days and everybody is enjoying the hot weather and ocean. The bubble bath at night in our jacuzzi on board is also a great hit. Yesterday, we came into Pirates’ Cove, which features a real pirates treasure chest. Kind members of a local yacht club keep it filled with treasures, and the kids picked a few choice items. All the kayaks and paddle boards are in constant use. Today we are heading back.

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Busy day

Alistair joined us on Saturday, and for whatever reason, he doesn’t suffer from jet lag. Today we left early for an excursion to Capilano Suspension Bridge, which was great fun. Then we had a picnic lunch in a park close by, where Oliver discovered a nice swimming hole in the stream running through the park. We others found the water a little chilly. This was followed by a few hours at Third Beach and a hamburger dinner, and Bernice joined us for that. Now everybody is very tired and we hope the kids fall asleep soon so we can also go to bed.

Beach day

Another hot and sunny day, and we spent it all on the beach in English Bay. Oliver was in luck as the tide was high enough for the big slide to open, all had fun in the sand and sun.

Another day at the park

Yesterday, we celebrated my birthday in a very nice restaurant and Sheila, her mother, Jessica and the boys watched a great fire work at English Bay. Today we are spending the day at Queen’s Park in New Westminster.

Besuch

Jessica, Oliver, Max und Clara sind gut angekommen und wir haben viel Spaß zusammen. Das Wetter ist weiter sehr heiß und sonnig, ideal für den Strandbesuch.

In der Schmuggler Bucht

Nur ein kurzes Stueck weiter, und jetzt liege ich in der Schmuggler Bucht vor Anker. Das Wetter ist weiterhin sommerlich heiss und sehr schoen. Mutti hat sich Bein und Arm gebrochen, die Operation aber gut ueberstanden. So langsam sammeln sich die Beinkranken in der Familie etwas an.

In Germany

We are in Germany for a few days to visit my parents, the kids and grandchildren. On Saturday is another birthday party. All great fun! The weather is nice and warm.

Winter walks

We are spending two days in Whistler with Sheila’s family. The snow is beautiful, but -11 degrees Celsius is cold! Well, tomorrow we are off to Australia.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.

London

We celebrated Sheila’s birthday in London, Andrea picked a very nice restaurant and somehow managed to secure tickets to Hamilton, a fantastic show.