Friday, March 28, 2008

Trip to Tofino

We just returned from a two-day trip to Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. What a beautiful place! The weather was a mix of everything; snow over night, rain, hail, and some sunny breaks. This is the Middle Beach Lodge, where we stayed. It is right on the ocean front. This is me on the beach in front. This is Long Beach, well known for its high surf. Very popular with surfers in the summer. The Common Loaf Bakery in Tofino. Surfers already! The First Nations Art Gallery.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Bethlehem Walk

The local Baptist church puts on this Bethlehem walk every year. It is a re-creation of the town of Bethlehem in the time of Jesus. They spend weeks preparing for it; and it runs for four nights in mid December. The townspeople are all in character; they welcome you to Bethlehem, and caution you to be careful not to offend the centurions or you could be imprisoned. There are all different kinds of shops, and live animals which come from farms in our area.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Second snow of winter already!

Snow again! It snowed all night, and we have about five inches on the ground. Roger is shovelling snow into the back of the truck to make it heavier. We might try to make it into town this afternoon if it stops snowing. It's supposed to warm up and turn to rain, and then go up to about 11 degrees C. by tomorrow. Crazy weather!