Here's the first international vacation update, with lots of pictures, as soon as we find the camera cable. Mom, Dad, and Abraham packed up after a week at home in Colorado to head to Vancouver Island. We were there for about 2 weeks and had a great time. Thanks to the Beiderwieden's for hosting us at the best unofficial b & b around!
While in Victoria, we got some rest, but toured the island as well. Abraham went on his first backpacking trip. It was 18 km round trip, with an overnight camped out on the pacific ocean at Bear Beach. We were on the Juan de Fuca trail. Much as you would expect with the name, we did encounter Aber's first bear on the trek. Coming around a corner, cousin Drew started talking to what we thought was a person. In fact, it ended up being a big, black bear. She was none to scared of us. Even with all of us making noise and clanking metal poles, she thought she would take a few steps closer. Dad just missed a picture of her. We had an amazing meal with Abraham camped out in his tent on the beach with us while we ate. On our hike out, there was a pod of whales just off the coast. Again, no pictures, but we were able to hear them surfacing/blowing for a while.
We did lots of site seeing in town, visiting museums and playing tourist. There was some quality time with cousins, including the newest set of twins in the family, Evie and Elise. Abraham is 4 days younger than the girls, but a bit bigger. It was great to have the all together and watch them interact. After our relaxing 10 days, it was back on the ferry to Seattle. Abraham had a great time playing and charming everyone around. Poor mom got a little green in the gills though.
In Seattle, we were joined by Uncle Ryan and his family. Mom and cousin Ava got to spend their birthday together. Free grand slam at Denny's! Thanks to those guys for driving up and hanging around Seattle with us. We went to the famous Pikes Place market, but didn't rsee them tossing any fish around. Unfortunately, we didn't hit the first starbuck's but thought about it.
More to come when we upload pictures!!
Love,
jess, david and abraham!
Monday, August 17, 2009
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