Prior to the great European adventure, I was able to escape Edmonton and spend a week on Vancouver Island in a cottage with Wendy. I'd 'won' the cottage in a silent auction at my school, Victoria, supporting a Ugandan school. The cottage belongs to Inie Graham, a colleague, and coincidentally Emily's grade 1 teacher.
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| Simon cliff jumping |
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| Wendy, Jessica and I in the swimming hole |
Jessica and Simon joined us for the long weekend and we had a great time. Simon brought puzzles and games and we swam in the beautiful swimming hole.
Later, Wendy and I explored Kinsel Tresle, one of the tallest trestle bridges in the world. John, an old friend of Wendy's, visited us and took us to a pub for lunch, We spent a day in Victoria and visited Phyllis and John in Nanaimo. We drove back through the States and visited the factory outlets in Tulalip, Washington.
All in all, a lovely beginning to the summer!
Later, Wendy and I explored Kinsel Tresle, one of the tallest trestle bridges in the world. John, an old friend of Wendy's, visited us and took us to a pub for lunch, We spent a day in Victoria and visited Phyllis and John in Nanaimo. We drove back through the States and visited the factory outlets in Tulalip, Washington. 
