Every other year we make a trip to Canada to visit H's grandparents. We know exactly what we'll be doing because we do the same thing every time. Summers are pretty picturesque in B.C. We spend time walking on the beach, picking blackberries, swimming in their pool, reading books in the sunroom, drinking tons of herbal tea, eating 3 planned meals everyday (thanks to that 50s house wife mentality) more long walks... just spending time together. Sometimes I get this sudden explorer anxiety, there is so much to see and I want it all, but I have to remind myself to enjoy this, enjoy this, enjoy this. Its sorta been my goal to really start enjoying those moments. I don't want to spend my days being grumpy, regretting things I said or didn't say, life is too short to not be happy/grateful (because they're sorta the same thing, right?) Its so fun to see them and listen to their old stories of how things used to be and how much the world has changed, for better or for worse... I really tried to take the time to soak up their stories because in a way their individual story made up some part of our history...of how we came to be... and its cool to hear first hand of what it was like. Honestly what is it about being with the super young and super old that really help me put life in perspective. So take the time to listen, even if you've already heard that story for the 1bajillionth time (restrain that eye roll) and enjoy that moment.
^^ that white rock is totally painted, hence the name of the town white rock
^^ first walk to white rock beach, its tradition.
^^ its called 5 pin bowling! And its bowling with skeet balls (you know that awesome game from Chucky E. Cheese!) Its completely Canadian and its a must. We had no idea what the rules were, and didn't know what all the symbols meant when they popped up on screen, we just played it cool... until all the senior citizens came in and we realized we were doing it totally wrong. Still worth it.
FORT LANGLEY
Fort Langley was the original settlement for B.C. and its quite the beautiful little town with fun shops, places to eat, historic museum and neat train station. Its a fun little day trip if your in the area.
^^ This house was so dreamy I just had to take a picture
^^ Last but not least, its always been the tradition to eat fish and chips for dinner our last night there. Its such a great tradition. We usually eat at Moby Dicks in White Rock but this time we tried Hooked on Crescent Beach, it did not disappoint. There are tons TONS of fish and chip places all over White Rock... I think its my life's goal to try every single one of them. Till next time, thanks Canada.