We chatted with our Dutch hosts, explored Salmon Arm a bit and also visited the Larch Hills Winery. Oh man those wines were so yummy that we left with a box full of bottles!!! After two nights we finally went to the Okanagan. First we met with realtor Jake Russell … » full post and pics!
Calgary, Golden, Salmon Arm
After our business at the Dutch embassy yesterday morning, we visited Dave near the Olympic Park on the western edge of Calgary. We then drove to the Rockies and took some time to stroll through Canmore. We crossed the Rockies and stayed the night in Golden. Today we continued our … » full post and pics!
We’re outta here!
We needed to get outta town!! This must’ve been the craziest, most emotional week ever. May 4th Rob dies, in the morning of May 5th our friends Anne and Tim welcome their son Jesse into this world. A few days later our Dutch friends Chantalle and Roald have their daughter … » full post and pics!
photo update: Holland 2011
Recently we went back to Holland for a visit, the first after 3.5 years! We flew to Calgary and Amsterdam (on September 20th, arriving on my birthday the 21st), then drove around in a rental car.
We celebrated my birthday at my brother Ton and Rita’s place … » full post and pics!
Las Vegas
Tim and Cortney were getting married on 10/10/10 (October 10th, 2010) in Las Vegas, so we had to be there! Initially we didn’t like spending a lot of money on a city trip (after all, we prefer the outdoors), but after we … » full post and pics!
Rockies photo albums online
After a lot of hours of sorting, selecting and adjusting, I finally put a selection of our Rockies photos from last September online in 2 photoalbums!
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last days Jasper, driving back
We’ve already been home for a week and a half, but here’s the last part of our Rockies trip
September 21st (continued)
We concluded my birthday with a sweet Greek supper at Palisades in Jasper and spent the evening watching tv in the cabin.
September 22nd… » full post and pics!
from Banff to Jasper
Quick update from Jasper Soft Rock Cafe, we didn’t have internet for several days and we don’t have internet access at our cute log cabin at Patricia Lake.
September 14th
We went for a 400+ km round trip through Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. Part … » full post and pics!
Lake Minnewanka / Banff
After 10am we drove to Banff through the beautiful foothills. We didn’t go straight to the town, but went to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake first. Around 4pm we went to the b&b in Banff, A Wit’s End, across the river. We settled in, … » full post and pics!