June 12, 2011
in USA
Stick Bread
Coupeville: Finally time to teach the boys a German campfire tradition: sharpen a stick …
… wrap dough around it & get toasting. Double yummy 🙂
June 7, 2011
in USA
Friend of friends
As word gets around we got to stay with family Lund in Fairhaven.
The boys were made up – friends to play with, a trampoline, train heaven and a sleep over in the gym room.
Not forgetting the friendliest bird – Thor (4th from left!) – jumping on our shoulders.
June 6, 2011
in USA
Countryside
Staying at Loni & Erik’s country home brought back memories of the movie Dr. Zhivago (must have been the architecture of the house). They had chickens and lambs but most interesting two barn owls. Loni told us the story about a businessman in the area who made his money by buying & selling pellets (the regurgitated stuff that looks like poo).
June 5, 2011
in USA
Forest Campground
Fun in the forest for the boys whilst Mama & Papa catch up on maintenance jobs . How long does it actually take to know where everything is in our 14 bags?
June 4, 2011
in USA
Birch Bay – got there!
Long day after filling out immigration forms x 6 at US border. Met Loni & Erik (our hosts to be!) at fab location on Birch Bay whilst looking for campground.
Chinese Party at US border
As we approached the US border, the smell of barbeque cooking drew our attention to some activity in the park. The Chinese Association of White Rock Surrey were having a party and they welcomed us with great enthusiasm & brought us a BBQ feast & candies for the boys. We gave them our Canadian flags – better than us attempting Karaoke. 🙂
June 3, 2011
in Canada
Helpful Cyclist
After 50km came the first flat tire along with a friendly fellow cyclist, who on hearing our story spontaneously invited us to camp in his backyard – thanks Doug!