New Pictures for those still looking

Now that we've had a chance to save and store our images from the trip, we've changed all the ones on the site. Hope you enjoy. David and James are liking being back home. Both have been swimming at the outdoor pool, and enjoyed time at COP Adventure camp.

David turned 10 on August 6th - small party included a trip to the pool and David's favourite meal, fusilli longhi, with lots of capers. Thanks for all the birthday greetings and presents!

Not sure how often we'll keep up with the blog, but we will add some text and pictures from time to time. Continue to check it out, especially around major holiday/vacation times, if you wish.

Home again, home again...

We have now been back in Calgary (safely) for a couple of days. Starting to reflect on 5 months away. Visits to 27 castles, countless markets, countable UNESCO World Heritage Sites and many many museums.

No hospital visits!

No illness, in spite of drinking the local water and munching the local street food everywhere we went!

On budget! (well, almost)

And I will be changing all the pictures on the blog over the next few days for sure. Thanks for watching us on our trip; we will be planning a party soon where attendees can view a highly edited version of our 5000+ trip photos.

Many huge thanks to Maureen & Craig for taking such good care of our house through their ordeal, and to Bob, Holly, and Becky for looking out, cutting grass (never looked this good before) and picking us up at the airport!!! And then feeding us Pizza!!!!!!!

Noonway.