Cobar Sign

We had a fabulous weekend in Cobar.   Visiting with friends,  talking,  laughing and watching the kids.   It broke my heart to watch all five kids that grew up together for almost 4 years cry and and pout that they couldn't stay together for longer.   I think there is going to be a lot of driving to see each other.  

Green Crops

When we last lived in Australia there had been a long drought.   Coming back it is just amazing to see all the green crops growing.   A little red dirt thrown in but mostly vast green crops for as far as the eye can see.

Road Trip Already!!

Got to Parkes on Wednesday and then headed on the road to Cobar about 3 and a half hours down the road.   We stopped in Trangie for a run around and a meat pie. 

A little Taste of Parkes, NSW

I drove up the highest place in Parkes,   and took this photo of the landscape.   Not the greatest shot but a little taste for everyone that has been very, very curious.

Parkes, NSW - Our Home for Now

Our new house for now in Parkes,  NSW,  Australia.  

One Light, Many Lamps; One Journey, Many Paths.

We are in Australia now.   Getting ready for our next journey.    Keep tuned there will be more stories after we get some sleep.   All kids in bed and asleep at 6:30pm.   Hoping that they sleep 11 or 12 hours. 

Out in Under 3 Minutes

Got on the plane at 11:45pm.   Owen was given a drink and a chocolate.   Seat belt buckled and take off.   He was asleep before the wheels were fully back into the plane.     First class..... all I can say is the kids slept so much longer then they have ever done before.   Food.....  well..

A day of Waiting and Waiting

So our flight started off an hour late.   Then 6 hours waiting in Vancouver before flying out to Sydney Australia.    A very long long day.

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it ...

Outakes

Visiting my favourite Kamloops farm before heading out of Kamloops.    I snapped this too early and missed the eyeballs.    He came running to me after being under the tractor and forage harvester that was being repaired.  

Autumn Colour Has Begun

Fall,   I love this season.   I miss smelling corn silage harvest.   I love the last warm weather days and the colours of oranges and yellows.   Ahh.....  Fall. 

Heaven..... Basket Robbins Ice Cream

Our absolute favourite ice cream.    We lived on it after swimming this summer.    So with a gorgeous 29 degree September day.   We headed for one of our last ice cream runs at Basket Robbins for a while.

Hotel Waterslides

Thank god for hotel waterslides when you are in the middle of a move.   This little number has been saving us when we have no house to go to,  no toys,  and no school.  

Our House

Sunny Sunday

Gorgeous day today.   Enjoying the sun. 

Getting Tired of Road Trips

Driving in cars is getting old,  but we still have some more traveling to do yet. 

Vancouver Totem Poles

Touring with the Pether's

Miss this family.  It was so nice for everyone to get together and just do what we do while visiting with them.   Kids playing and adults being able to talk in peace.   Bliss.

Do you Remember the Beachcombers?

I remember watching the Beachcombers.   A Canadian show.   The longest running one from 1972 to 1990 and it was filmed in Gibons BC.   Where we were exploring today.   Had dinner at Molly's Reach one of the restaurants filmed for the show.   Which is one of the oldest buildings in the area.   It was built around 1903 area.   We had the best ice cream here too.   Lots of fun.  

Dock Time

Enjoying the sunshine on the dock at our vacation house.  

Drinks on the Patio

After a long two hour hike we stopped to have a refreshment and refuel.   It was a gorgeous afternoon. 

Rainy Watermelon Day

Sunday was our first bad weather day.   A storm blew in and it was cold and rainy.   So watermelon time it was.

Kids Times Three

Sunset on Vacation

Sailboats, Blackberries, and Star fish

We are just relaxing and enjoying the views.  Exploring the shoreline,  paddleboating,  and picking all the blackberries we can stuff into our pails.    So nice....

Pender Harbour Here We Come!!!

Going on our last adventure in British Columbia before we move to Australia.    The Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.  

What Makes you Beautiful

A friend to smile and laugh with.  

Change

The colours are changing around the house.   Berries on the trees,   apples and plums,   even the leaves.   Could fall be in the air?

Back Home and Cooking

Last day - MacDonald Creek Campground we say Goodbye for Home

Beautiful sand beach.   Perfect spot for breakfast and a little sandcastle building before heading home to Kamloops.  

Day 6 - New Denver, Rosebery, and Evening

Lost of driving today.   Winding roads,  slow going,  ferry crossings,  viewing the water.   Pleasant surprise a gorgeous Mexican Restaurant in Rosebery.   We were all very happy after that meal.   Off on one last 30 minute drive to a campground and marshmallows under the full moon.