A bit of backing up

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I was looking at the photos we took through the mountains and want to share somewith you - that was the time when I couldn't work out the photo publishing bit.
Also, how is everything back there? How's the plans going for the Christchurch Cathedral Choir? We are rmembering you all in our prayers.
How are the holidays going family? Hopefully the rain has stopped for a while.
Our love to you all,

Our love to you all

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Photos

Historic village in Yale (rockies)
stopped by to do my laundry.

still in the tent town - Yale
Ron said to tell you - those are not his.

Yale tent town again
Ron tries his hand at gold panning - those little "rocks" of "gold" can get you quite excited!

St. John the Divine church in Yale
Ron, trying his hand in the pulpit.

Stanley Park Sea wall
You can see Ron with his foot on the edge of the walkway. You can also see the Sylvia (our hotel) amongst the trees - the shorter one, three from the left.

Butchart Gardens
I just had to have a "ride"

Butchart Gardens
Ron smelling the sweet peas.

Victoria Island - Fishermans Wharf
All these little houses are on pontoon things right in the water, hitched to the marina.

Butterfly Garden - Victoria
Ron and his pet butterflies

Patricia Theatre - Powell River
This is the oldest movie theatre still operating. After all the walking I was feeling an afinity with this old girl of the same name.

Smitty's Oyster House
Last stop on the Sunshine Coast - Gibson, we just had to have a meal here. Lots of fun! Note Ron front and centre.

Comments

[Peter]

looking good
Hi there Ron and Mum, We are doing well here. Nicole and Ryan are just about over their coughs. The start of the holidays have been great, with plenty of sunshine and almost warm low to mid teen temperatures. John has enjoyed catching the 9.05 bus directly out front of your house, down town, a walk along the waterfront and then catching the next bus back, all for free thanks to the gold card. John and Catherine are preparing to move into their house this weekend, which is very exciting. The truck arrives on Saturday, with the predicted rain unfortunately. They have both been kept busy this week looking after Ryan and Nicole while Fiona and I are at the Elijah House school of prayer course. It has been very revealing and a blessing for both of us. There has certainly been some good learning going on and we are pleased we are there. As you probably saw on Russell's email, Ryan and I had a great trip up the Pouakais on Saturday and Sunday. He has an inline hockey tournament this weekend and training camp next week, Monday to Wednesday. Nicole has lots of work to do on Science fair and Maths fair projects. Love to you all.