#161 Sep & Oct 2017 Thanksgiving

While we were packing to leave Anacortes Ralph received a phone call from VCC. Would he teach at the college for the next two weeks? That changed our plans!

The next day Ralph went to the college to meet with the instructor he would replace. He was comfortable with the course material but needed to assemble the presentations. The next two weeks were very intense but he enjoyed the challenge and change of pace.

Two days after Ralph finished teaching Dave and Melissa arrived. We had a short, concentrated visit and celebrated an early family Thanksgiving.

Dave showed Melissa some of his favorite sites in the Lower Mainland. White Rock beach and pier are always enjoyable, especially on a beautiful, sunny fall day.

Storyboards on the White Rock Pier tell the history of Semiahmoo and Boundary Bays. Semiahmoo First Nation people thrived in the area for over 10,000 years. They sustainably managed natural resources from the lands, seas, and waterways.

When settlers arrived in the 1880s there seemed to be an endless supply of crab and salmon. Fisheries and packing plants soon depleted the stocks.

From the 1930s to the 1950s day long pleasure cruises left from White Rock Pier.

 

Today, thousands of visitors walk the White Rock Pier.

Locals often entertain on the pier.

Granville Island is another favorite.

The view is always amazing.

The fresh produce, baking, meat and seafood are mouth watering.

Wednesday Dave and Melissa returned to Calgary. Ralph and I started packing for our next adventure.

We are truly blessed to have family near and far and to be able to live this RV lifestyle.