I love this house. Bought in 2004, just after Daniel was born, we moved from our downtown Vancouver 26th floor apartment with a stunning unobstructed view of the city, mountains and a peek a boo water glimpse. We went out for sushi, walked Stanley Park each day rain or shine, and strolled Robson St. Swam…
The door bell rang early this morning. Who could it be, I ask the kids. They run down, no ones there, they say. Hmm? And Alfonz jumps out from his hiding spot. My man arrived home, bug covered, sporting a 3 week beard, and dirty clothes. He looks worn from the 4 day ferry ride…
The weather forecast for these two up and coming weeks are rain with more rain with a chance of scattered showers. Monday – Wednesday Vancouver breaking news… Let’s start with something positive. Customer Service in Canada, I love it! They are so nice in every store, so polite and genuine. Hello they say, always smiling at…
Lucky in the Languedoc of France Home and Garden Channel This was the TV promotions blurb about our family’s TV debut on House HUnters International. I cannot believe it was in 2012, but as the world turns, it looks like we will be doing another TV show about our move from Capestang France to…
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“Experiences like these teach us who we really are. If we never test our boundaries, we never discover what we’re capable of. I’d rather arrive at the end of my life with a few scars and a head full of stories than play it safe the whole way through. To me, a life well lived…
Alaska on Alfonz’s R1200GS! Check out the youtube link!
White Rock is a beautiful place to visit. Mom is here visiting from 100 mile house, and the must dos are always the same. Moby’s fish and chips on the beach, homemade tartar sauce with french fries from special grown local potato farmers that you actually eat! Huge pieces of cod. High traffic, always fresh The…
Found this great video for people wondering where we are from. Beautiful British Columbia… I pinned it to the end! Where is a person really from? We are mix of all our experiences combined, influenced by the people we meet and learn from along the way and the places, culture and traditions we have lived…
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 2 days away, we travel with our friend M to the markets in Narbonne in search of specialty cheeses, fresh vegetables and seafood for Friday’s special meal. Bigger with more variety than our little Capestang market, crowds of last minute shoppers search for the perfect meal…