Wow! I've been back from India for nearly 4 weeks already and much has happened inbetween that time.
To finish off my India trip...I flew back to Holland on August 12 where I spent the next four days bidding farewell to my family in Barneveld. On Saturday my cousin and I celebrated our birthdays together with most of the family. Along with that, came presents, candy and of course good-byes! Then on August 16th, at 12:00pm I began my journey back to my homeland. A little more than 9 hours later I lifted the window cover and shielded my eyes against the blinding sun only to see the mighty Fraser river beneath me and the majestic mountains all around. Wow! This is beautiful British Columbia! What a nice welcome home! As soon as we were close enough to the ground, I turned my phone on and texted Deedrick that I was beginning to land and I would be with him soon. 15 minutes later, I was wrapped in a tight embrace from Deedrick with jacaranda roses in my hand! It's hard to believe that 6 weeks ago I saw him last...it felt like months. At home I quickly unpacked my suitcases and a few days later all evidence of my trip was cleaned up. Except, of course, the many memories: stories and photos that will stay with me.
August 19
That Thursday night I recieved an invitation to hike Mount Cheam, so I took the opportunity and on Friday morning at 6:30 we left Agassiz. We hiked in the heat, we slid through the snow, we climbed the rock face and sat down to digest the beautiful views of the vallley. After a scrumptious lunch, we began our descent, which of course didn't take nearly as long as our ascent. By 3pm we were back in Agassiz.
August 20
Hiking, again!! Yes, the next day I went up Mount Frosty by Lightning Lake in Manning Park with Deedrick and some of his family. Internet reviews had said that hike would take 8 hours, phew! On the turn-off to the resort, I spotted cardboard boxes on the road, and as curious as I am I asked Deedrick to stop to look what was in there: blueberry pie, chicken strips, jumbo shrimp and veal cutlets! We Dutch-men took the boxes, stuffed them in a garbage bag. hid them in the creek and began our hike. From such a height beautiful views of the lake could be seen, a freshness hung in the air, sun blazed on our bodies and animals of all sizes and shapes called to us. Four hours later we reached the 2,408 meter tip of Mount Frosty. What an accomplishment! Mountains surrounded us (as well as a herd of ladybugs!) and Alpine Meadows could be seen in the distance along with the Three Brothers. Gorgeous!! Three hours later we found ourselves tired, sore-footed and at the base of the mountain. Remembering our garbage bag of food, we walked along the creek and slavaged everything except the pie. At home, Deedrick divided the food and within a few weeks nothing was left!!
September 3
With the nice weather that we have been having lately, Deedrick and I decided that on our weekend off we would take the jetski and cruise Harrison Lake. Stopping in at Rainbow Falls and feeling the gentle mist on our faces, trying to catch the wakes from passing boats, launching the jetski in a cove and having a bite to eat amongst the decaying fish, skiing at an speed of 110km down the Harrison River, feeling the wind in our faces, exploring the "backwaters" of Harrison Lake, sums up our day.
September 5
Sightseeing! On Labour Day, Elsie and Brent invited us to come with them to San Juan Island. At 4:30am the four of us drove to Anacortes and took the one-hour ferry ride for $11.50/person to Friday Harbour. We stopped for breakfast, and by 9am we had our mopeds rented for $65/day and began to tour the island. A map was highlighted for us with all the points of interest which included the harbour, lavender fields, sculpture park, sandy beaches, Cattle Point, Lime Kiln State Park, Roche harbour and breath-taking views of the island along the way. Anyone ever wanting to make this awesome, fun trip, visit this website for more information: http://www.susiesmopeds.com/
September 9
We had not gone quadding for quite some time, so on Friday afternoon at 4:30 Deedrick and I loaded the quad and headed up to the second landing on Mount Cheam. Even with the haze in the distance our views of the Valley were still amazing! Birds chirped, bees buzzed, every now and then a gentle breeze could be felt: what a way to end a super busy week!
To finish off my India trip...I flew back to Holland on August 12 where I spent the next four days bidding farewell to my family in Barneveld. On Saturday my cousin and I celebrated our birthdays together with most of the family. Along with that, came presents, candy and of course good-byes! Then on August 16th, at 12:00pm I began my journey back to my homeland. A little more than 9 hours later I lifted the window cover and shielded my eyes against the blinding sun only to see the mighty Fraser river beneath me and the majestic mountains all around. Wow! This is beautiful British Columbia! What a nice welcome home! As soon as we were close enough to the ground, I turned my phone on and texted Deedrick that I was beginning to land and I would be with him soon. 15 minutes later, I was wrapped in a tight embrace from Deedrick with jacaranda roses in my hand! It's hard to believe that 6 weeks ago I saw him last...it felt like months. At home I quickly unpacked my suitcases and a few days later all evidence of my trip was cleaned up. Except, of course, the many memories: stories and photos that will stay with me.
August 19
That Thursday night I recieved an invitation to hike Mount Cheam, so I took the opportunity and on Friday morning at 6:30 we left Agassiz. We hiked in the heat, we slid through the snow, we climbed the rock face and sat down to digest the beautiful views of the vallley. After a scrumptious lunch, we began our descent, which of course didn't take nearly as long as our ascent. By 3pm we were back in Agassiz.
August 20
Hiking, again!! Yes, the next day I went up Mount Frosty by Lightning Lake in Manning Park with Deedrick and some of his family. Internet reviews had said that hike would take 8 hours, phew! On the turn-off to the resort, I spotted cardboard boxes on the road, and as curious as I am I asked Deedrick to stop to look what was in there: blueberry pie, chicken strips, jumbo shrimp and veal cutlets! We Dutch-men took the boxes, stuffed them in a garbage bag. hid them in the creek and began our hike. From such a height beautiful views of the lake could be seen, a freshness hung in the air, sun blazed on our bodies and animals of all sizes and shapes called to us. Four hours later we reached the 2,408 meter tip of Mount Frosty. What an accomplishment! Mountains surrounded us (as well as a herd of ladybugs!) and Alpine Meadows could be seen in the distance along with the Three Brothers. Gorgeous!! Three hours later we found ourselves tired, sore-footed and at the base of the mountain. Remembering our garbage bag of food, we walked along the creek and slavaged everything except the pie. At home, Deedrick divided the food and within a few weeks nothing was left!!
September 3
With the nice weather that we have been having lately, Deedrick and I decided that on our weekend off we would take the jetski and cruise Harrison Lake. Stopping in at Rainbow Falls and feeling the gentle mist on our faces, trying to catch the wakes from passing boats, launching the jetski in a cove and having a bite to eat amongst the decaying fish, skiing at an speed of 110km down the Harrison River, feeling the wind in our faces, exploring the "backwaters" of Harrison Lake, sums up our day.
September 5
Sightseeing! On Labour Day, Elsie and Brent invited us to come with them to San Juan Island. At 4:30am the four of us drove to Anacortes and took the one-hour ferry ride for $11.50/person to Friday Harbour. We stopped for breakfast, and by 9am we had our mopeds rented for $65/day and began to tour the island. A map was highlighted for us with all the points of interest which included the harbour, lavender fields, sculpture park, sandy beaches, Cattle Point, Lime Kiln State Park, Roche harbour and breath-taking views of the island along the way. Anyone ever wanting to make this awesome, fun trip, visit this website for more information: http://www.susiesmopeds.com/
September 9
We had not gone quadding for quite some time, so on Friday afternoon at 4:30 Deedrick and I loaded the quad and headed up to the second landing on Mount Cheam. Even with the haze in the distance our views of the Valley were still amazing! Birds chirped, bees buzzed, every now and then a gentle breeze could be felt: what a way to end a super busy week!
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