Almost a week in Canada

Before we arrived in Tokyo we spent almost a week in Canada visiting with Charlie's family and friends. We had a fantastic week -

* Charlie saw two ice hockey matches

* We had lunch at Charlie Don't Surf in White Rock - in the glorious sunshine

* Charlie, Isla & I saw the semi-final of the men's curling (Canada won - yey!)

* Saw Canada beat Germany in the Five Point with Steve and Patricia and Mark and Mary

* We hung out with the fantastic Patricia and Steve and they practiced on Isla as they are about to become parents

* We went to Curt's bar to watch the Canada-Russia ice hockey match with Jordan and Maria

* Lynn had a wonderful party or "open house" for friends and family and Canada beat Slovakia - yey!

We also wandered around downtown and soaked up the atmosphere - the whole city was a sea of red, it made me excited for the 2012 Olympics - I hope Londoners get as enthusiastic and patriotic as the Canadians.

All in all a fabulous trip - very busy and very very fun!