Vancouver is a beautiful city. One of the most beautiful cities in the world in my opinion. So, it was quite sad to read about the riots and vandalism after the Vancouver Canucks were defeated in the Stanley Cup recently. I have photos of boarded-up windows still, smashed windows yet to be repaired and examples of the outpouring of emotion by way of messages of apology and love for the city. I've chosen not to post them. I prefer to remember the beauty rather than the damage. It's still great to be back in Vancouver.
From there, we ferried to Vancouver Island; a trip which took 1:40 hrs in a comfortable large vehicle-carrying ferry. Brother Bill lives here in lovely Nanaimo and it was good to catch up with him once again.
In fact, there are four Keasts now on the island! Is this a record? Could be. Margaret from Sydney is with Bill, Fay and I having a great time. The 3 visiting Keasts are here to help Bill celebrate a "special" birthday. Of course he won't tell us the actual figures... but I've been doing the sums! In the meantime, we're having a beaut tourist wander round the island.b
I note that the weather for today is as follows: Maximum temps in the following places:
Sydney - 16, Narrabri - 15, Cudmirrah - 15, Pooncarie - 13, Cairns 26 and Nanaimo - 18 (and cloudy!) Still great to be here. Even if their summer is comparable with our winter ... well, not really.... but close.
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