JANUARY JOY

Winter Sunshine

"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake

the fire of the frost

the soul of the sunbeam

"The crisp winter air is full of it

John Burroughs 

 A party after Christmas and the wedding.
Girls movie night to watch 'Little Women'

Driving the Coquihalla Highway to the coast.

Blueberry field / Mt Baker / Sunrise on Vancouver island

 It was a joy to stop in Abbotsford, Langley, Whiterock and Black Creek, Clearbrook and Greendale to visit four of my siblings and their spouses,  a sister-in -law, and also dear friends.  A bed for two nights, wonderful meals and best of all - in person conversations. Unfortunately I forgot to snap their photos so I trust they will forgive me. It definitely was a busy trip, yet very special to have made these connections.

Waiting for a delayed ferry /A winter storm blowing in/ 

Enjoying a slice of pizza when a seagull landed on the car hood

 staring gloomily at empty trays.

The coldest day in Victoria @ -7 with a damp wind chill of -20

A pre booked event in Victoria's China town -  2 hour walking tour

with a history lesson and  popping into 7 eateries

for delicious bites of food and drinks.  BRRRRR 

View of the waterfront from Victoria Regent Hotel

The reason for this winter trip -
The celebration of life for our brother in law Rod Smith
A life well lived.

                             "We are all restless until we find our rest in You, O Lord " 

                                                                     Anglican priest Don

Sunset over Victoria harbour

Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC

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The end of January was a time to celebrate the Birthdays 

of Cole Peters - 15, Lauren Simpson - 10 and Gramma - 76

It is the end of January  and 

we are still working on a Christmas Gift,

just a little taste of castle views we may see in spring. 

Adventures on the Horizon