August

 

It has been a busy, hot and smokey month. The wildfires in BC have created very smokey skies and challenges with breathing for many people. Outdoor exercise has been limited to short walks for groceries and visits to the library on a quest for the perfect book.

Before the smoke descended on the Fraser Valley I had another overnight visit with Adrian and Franklin. It is amazing to watch his growth, not only in movement but also in his comprehension.

He is a delight!

My sister and I made a short trip to Vancouver Island to sort through photos and slides left behind by our sister who passed away last December. We decided to scan the slides at home and view some of them with my aging projector. Hopefully it still works!

I also visited family in Comox and gave a little demo on sushi making to my grandson and family. 

Heather, August and I enjoyed a walk through the beautiful gardens at Filberg.

Only 20 more sleeps until I leave for my second solo trip to Greece. I had hoped to make this trip next spring to celebrate my 80th birthday but it looks like hip replacement surgery will be on the calendar for next spring. So, I decided to travel while I am still able to enjoy the experience.

This time I have decided not to stay in Athens at the front end of my travels. Instead I will go from the airport by bus to the port, Piraeus, and kill time until my ferry leaves for Amorgos. That will mean a 4-5 hour wait in a cafe/restaurant which could be tricky. I might have to move around...a coffee here, a salad there, a coke at the next. On the ferry I will have a cabin and a chance to catch up on sleep. By the time I settle into the cabin I will have been awake for 27 hours. It is another 9 hours onboard until we reach Aegiali on the island of Amorgos. After disembarking I will find the car that has been left for me and drive 1/2 hour to Chora, the village where I will spend a month. Whew! Am I too old for this?!