If you can recall a while back, in Golden, B.C. I commented on how funny it was watching my mom attempt to speak french. That was one circumstance, now there are plenty. Out of Montreal, people tend to speak less and less english, meaning my mom has to attempt at speaking french more.. While we were still in Montreal, a waitress at a classy restaurant came up to us and said "Bon soir!" And my mom immedietly responded with "Au Revoir"....Good. Job. Mom. (Slow, mocking applause in the background.)
So, total coincidence. Today, while riding we were going to pass a couple when my mom slowed her rythym to talk to the man. He asked us where we were going and where we were from and they came to the realization that we're both from B.C. Not only that! They have a place on redroofs! (for those who dont know, about 10 minute drive from our cabin on the Sunshine Coast) Another major coincidence, their names are John and Janie. WOW. (again, for those of you who dont know, my parents are John and Jane) We ate lunch with them at a roadside deli and ended up having dinner together in the town of Bertheirville at a little restaurant on the river, the food was decent, however the service was a short cry from horrible. But, of course, we traded contact information and are gunna keep in touch back in Vancouver :)
We're staying at a B&B where our room is hilarious, its got a double bed with a bath and toilet in the room. The bathtub is a old-styled tub with 4 legs and an amazingly comfortable shape to it. The toilet and sink are in the other corner of the room, hidden away by a removable japanese-esque screen. Privacy here is apparently not a top priority.
Tip of the Day: Beleive it or not, it's a small world. (I recommend you do)
Hi Girls. Avery cute house! And the room sounds cute despite the privacy screen. A good start on your eastern swing. Keep pedaling!
ReplyDeletewow - those are major coincidences - that is very cool
ReplyDeleteVERY cute cabbage/cottin - tres beau eh?
Hope Mamma Bear is not snoring too loudly...
Pedal on
Hello Jane and Julia,
ReplyDeleteWe are on the train to Montreal, having finished our visit with Adele and her family in Quebec City. We had two days at the chalet on the lake (cloudy with a chance of rain) and we took turns swimming across the lake. Two of my nieces are good swimmers, and I took turns with my brother-in-law in the rowboat, fending off the sea-doos and speedboats. Brad says that we got some good pictures with him and his cousins. The cousins are coming out west in a week, starting in Vancouver and finishing in Lethbridge. We plan to go horseback riding in Waterton Lakes National Park. Good luck with the bikes, and Hi to John! We will keep an eye out for you, in case we pass by on the train!! Don and Brad
Chillin' in the Panorama Lounge in Toronto.
ReplyDeleteDon and Brad