Henny and Ad in Canada
August 2002

In August and September 2002 we had the privilege of visiting this  vast and beautiful land. During the first  4 days we were guests of Lou en Mies and the occasional tear was brushed away during the gratifying re-acquaintance. Mies, Lou and also Lennard and Mimsy arranged sightseeing, BBQ's, meals out and an excellent hotel with a lovely swimming pool. We followed this on with a 7 day cruise to Glacier Bay in Alaska and the Misty Fjords with everything included. A real party and a banquet and during the day enjoying the nature and landing places.
On our return to Vancouver we went for a day out with Mies and Lou to Peter and Holley's + children; Miriam drove us around and, together with Sylvia (and the kids), treated us to a magnificent BBQ. Once again our tribute to the whole family, who have gone to such great lengths to spoil their Dutch relations!
After this we travelled around the Canadian Rocky Mountains with their unforgettable panoramas, deep blue-green lakes, enormous forests with waterfalls, areas of bog, wild rivers, etc. etc. If anyone would like more information about our holiday then feel free to ask and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Thanks

This sort of photo makes you realise that being able to experience this you definitely belong to a privileged group of people.


Twosis

This is what we came for: two sisters, who for so long, have had to be satisfied with minimal communication are at last together. On this terrace, at Lennard and Mimsy's, we met Richard and Diana, who were travelling around the country in a sailing boat.


Family

There was so much goodwill at Lennard and Mimsy's that time stood still.
From left to right: Lou - Richard - Mimsy - Henny - Mies - Lennard.
We also took pleasure from the skill of Tiana, Lennard and Mimsy's daughter, on the trampoline.


Front

The assets of Larry and Miriam. The car on the drive of their castle


Henny+

Henny and Jason (Miriam's son) on the terrace at the back of Miriam's house. We also met Shawn and Sylvia and their children here.


Larry

Another picture of Miriam's house. She lives here, in a beautiful newly built suburb, with her children Christina and Diana.


Prep-1

A look in the kitchen (but don't look under the lids of the pans!) at Miriam's with Shawn and Sylvia's daughter Alisha (right).


Prep-2

The BBQ at Miriam's (with her back towards you) with fresh wild salmon and Jason kept busy fetching everything.


Peter

Mies and Lou took us with them to Holley and Peter's castle. We met their two children Jaclyn en Olivia.


Playground

The same house but seen from the rear. On the right is Peter's office that he brought with him by road, from their previous house. This is quite normal in Canada and cheaper than building a new office. The house looks out onto a forest from which bears are unwelcome visitors in the winter.


Reunion

We said our good byes to Lou and Mies with a sumptuous meal. Once again many thanks for the wonderful reception and the fantastic stay!


Capilano

The day after the Cruise, Miriam took us to Capalino Park with its 350 ft long suspension bridge and century old giants of the forest.

This is the end of the many short impressions of our relations in Canada. They stole our hearts!