Friday, August 7, 2009

Summer Vacation - Birds of Prey in Duncan

It was fascinating to see these magnificent birds up so close.













After we visited the Birds of Prey, Chris took us for a refreshing dip in Fuller Lake. This was a teeny bit warmer that Bednesti usually is at this time of year.

Summer Vacation - Duncan

We ended our trip with a nice visit with Gerry & Chris in Duncan. Here's the chef at work making homemade pasta...



Chris took us to see Cowichan Bay.
They also hosted a delicious dinner with Joyce & Janet Roggema - I hadn't seen them in almost 20 years!






Gerry & Chris were preparing to head off on one of their star-gazing adventures. They certainly have the right equipment!









Summer Vacation - Victoria

Jon thought the ferry ride to Victoria was mighty fine!










In Victoria we dined with Richard at the Spaghetti Factory and then strolled around the harbour and through Beacon Hill Park.
















Summer Vacation - Seattle


On our way back north we stopped in Seattle to visit Matt's cousin, Barry. Our first evening there, Barry took us to a beautiful golf & country club that overlooked the city. The views were spectactular!














With an enthusiastic 10-year-old, no trip to Seattle would be complete without climbing the Space Needle!

Summer Vacation - Walla Walla Visit

After camping it was great to see Matt's family in Walla Walla, Washington. Kris took us to the outdoor theater to see Grease - a very well done production! Here she is with her granddaughter Allie.







The Youds welcomed us to their house every day (where a lot of swimming, philosophizing, and water fighting went on!).










Jon & Charlie had fun with the water guns!








On our last day, Cindy & Lance took us to a local winery.