Category Archives: Life

Now if you read the ‘old place’ you will know that the move was elongated by the trek to and from the apartment. However as we took possession of the new place 3 weeks before we moved we decided to … Continue reading →

Watch this space more will follow soon

Roof racks, or more like the lack of. Over time we have noticed a recurring theme when Canadians have something large to transport. If you don’t have a truck to transport the large load the use the roof of your … Continue reading →

We lived in the apartment for a year. It was close to transport, shops and school. It was different living 3 floors up an over looking a 6 lane highway, but we called it home. At times it felt like … Continue reading →

Having been on the school retreat last year I just had to go back to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. So a year later it still has amazing views and breath taking scenery. This year I was part of a … Continue reading →

So once Elliot had returned for UK in the summer he was desperate to be mobile. He has a provisional driving licence, but in Canada new drivers follow a graduated licensing programme. Which means it will be at least another … Continue reading →

Watch this space for more of what and where we went

Buntzen Lake is about 20 minute drive from home. We took a trip out there over bank holiday weekend to see what it had to offer. Its really a reservoir not a lake that produces hydro electricity for Vancouver. It … Continue reading →

So having volunteered to be a chaperon on the Band trip (E&O are both in band this semester) I wasn’t sure what I would have to do. First I thought we was going to Victoria and would be staying with … Continue reading →

British car day is held at VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver. All sorts of classic English cars are on show, both inside the gardens and outside in the roads. Mark & E were in their element, Whilst O & I had … Continue reading →