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Still Getting Along

After 11 days travelling together, sharing the back seat of the Jeep, often sharing a bed at the hotel, Mara and Cameron are still friends:) What a great trip!

Location:Vancouver Airport

The Final Stop On Our Olympic Tour

Here are Mara and Cameron in front of the 2010 Olympic Torch. We said "Au Revoir" to Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bob after a fantastic visit with them, and we are now on our way to see Bryan and Lisa, and to meet Brooklyn.

Hanging out with Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bob

This morning, we hiked through the valley behind Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bob's (they call it their "backyard") - wow!!! Then we enjoyed our lunch al fresco in their beautiful garden. What a lovely day all around!

Location:Chez Goodalls in North Vancouver

Tree Huggers

Three years after our last visit and after the big storm that took down thousands of trees, Mara and Cameron reconnect with the trees that have survived for generations. We also visited the awesome Vancouver Aquarium and saw belugas, dolphins, sharks, octopi, sea lions, and the ever adorable sea otters:)

Location:Stanley Park

From the Mission Hill Estate

Before beginning the long drive from Kelowna to Vancouver, we thought it prudent to seek refreshments. We stopped at 2 lovely local wineries, and bought plenty of beverages:) The photos here are from the Mission Hill Estate Winery. Before getting back onto the highway, we also picked up some yummy local fruit. Then we were off to Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bob's, which will be our home base for the next few days. Hooray!

Location:Kelowna, BC

Mara finds her own lake!

On our way from Banff to Kelowna, we found Mara Lake and took advantage of the photo opp:)

Location:Mara Lake, BC