With Jacques and Mary Soucie
August 31, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Relaxing with our wonderful hosts. Jacques and Mary have a lovely home in Newmarket, Ontario, where they have lived for 42 years. A pool, hot tub, drinks, and great company. Living the dream!
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Reunited afer 70 years
August 31, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A few pics of Sheila and John reconnecting for the first time since 1953. Pretty special! Dinner at Beertown nearby...
John's daughter Lori brought him over from his home ... a few tears, many hugsRead more
A Quick Stop in Kitchener, Ontario
September 1, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Sheila & John, Lori and & Richard took a trip to Sarnia where both Sheila & John (Jimmie) were raised, unbeknown to each other. They lived less than a km apart and went to the same Public SchoolRead more
Cantarra Park & Beach, Sarnia
September 1, 2023 in Canada
Both Jimmie-John and Sheila remember this park and played here as kids, though not together (to their knowledge). The park is a short walk from where they lived. John remembers the swings and ridingRead more
Memory Lane
September 2, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Made a stop at John's house 904 London Rd, Sarnia. His second home after adoption by the Duncan family. Many very happy memories here for Jimmie-John, including his teenage boy's room, still with theRead more
Niagara Falls
September 6, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We visited Niagara Falls nearly 20 years ago. They are still spectacular! It was winter last time, nice to see it super busy with visitors at the end if summer.
Painted Ladies
September 6, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A very quaint enclave of old Methodist missionary houses are now heritage value and impeccably painted as gaily as one can imagine. Located on the lake edge ...
Goodwood, Ontario
September 8, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Bit of a bizarre coincidence. Sheila's brother John lives in Goodwood. Sheila's daughter loved the TV show, Schitts Creek. It was filmed in Goodwood! Bob's Garage and the big old store were keyRead more
Uxbridge Fair with our newest family
September 9, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Had some fun with the family at the annual Fair! Brooke, Livie and Evie loved the rides, not mention grandpa John and Aunt Sheila! Just aa short walk from their home...
Yewstone Garden at Aldergrove
September 13, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Couldn't be in British Columbia without a visit to our friends Mike & Suzanne and their spectacular garden property. With summer almost over, there was still much to enjoy and experience.
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Yewstone Gardens pt 2
September 13, 2023 in Canada
I couldn't move on from the visit to Mike and Suzanne's without adding a few pics taken at different times of the year (and pinched from Suzanne's lovely posts over the years! 🤞 hoping I'll beRead more
Vancouver sights with Jan
September 14, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Our friend Jan organized us a lovely BnB in Point Grey, Kitsilano, and we wandered the downtown area a number of times. Sheila lived downtown many years ago - it's changed a bit!
Siwash Rock, Vancouver
September 16, 2023 in Canada ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Took a lovely walk around Stanley Park, taking in these views of Siwash Rock. Joined by Gloria, and Nigel & Pat.
Catching Up with Pat and Nigel
September 25, 2023 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A couple of great visits with dear Pat and Nigel. Dinner on our actual Anniversary at Casa Milano in Point Grey, and a nice day walking around Stanley Park. (See separate post for Siwash Rock...).
Anniversary Dinner
September 25, 2023 in Canada
We collected up a bunch of friends and family and headed out to Burnaby Palace for a Chinese banquet. So good! Awesome authentic cuisine and way too much!
Most had not met each other before. Kim &Read more
Pannekoeks are the best!
September 27, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Amsterdam style pannekoeks for brekkie are fantastic! Great to find a place that makes them in Kamloops, with our amazing hosts, Jill & Todd. Pannekoek is a single 30cm pancake, either savoury orRead more
Lunch at Kelly O'Bryans in Kamloops
September 27, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Our friends Jill and Todd like this place and we can see why. The food was spectacular and the vibe awesome. Classic Irish humor and wisdom written all over the walls was too good to ignore...
Privato Winery
September 28, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
spent a wonderful day at the Privato winery with Jill. Surprise...the manager was from New Zealand. we tried a few tastings of wine n could purchase only a few as we could bring any back. We then tookRead more
Chinese Cemetry Kamloops
September 29, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Awesome Summerland hosts, Gary & Anthea
September 29, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
On to spend a few nights with our friends Gary & Anthea who we find have moved from the lower mainland to Summerland a year ago, after Gary retired. Lovely home, and location, only a couple years old,Read more
Richard n Sheila Travels
Delicious Argentinian sausage and onions in bun at the Penticton Market.
A Visit with our Friends Dan & Viv
October 3, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
A few nights with our dear friends Dan & Viv in Summerland. Cards, chat, good times. As always. The views of Lake Okanagan are spectacular from their place.
Keremeos Roadside Market
October 5, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Spectacular fall/autumn selection here. Thanksgiving and Halloween are both this month and both are big on the Canadian calendar. Can you see the pricing on most pumpkins? 69c/lb.
BC Place
October 6, 2023 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Kevin & Barb invited us to their front row season seats for the Western Region game for 1st place. BC Lions v. Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Just can't beat a live game at this level. The entertainment wasRead more
Richard n Sheila Travels
By game time, the lower level was full plus some spillover to the upper. Around 28,000 attendees.
Last Visit, at Gigi Blin Market Café
October 9, 2023 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
One last visit on the way to the airport, with our friend Shayne.
Muscle Farm ex Salmon Farm
March 8, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
It’s great to see that you managed to get your desired trip to Canada. Safe travels. [Ross Smith]
TravelerSO great.🥰🥰