Well, we are home now after a very satisfying holiday. Grandpa and I like to attend the Rosebud Theatre luncheon near Drumheller every summer. "Man of La Mancha" was performed. For those of you who are not acquainted with this story by Cervantes, here is a brief description of the plot: A wealthy old Spaniard leaves his home to become a knight, living out a fantasy that ultimately brings grace and dignity to a village bar-maid. He, of course, has assumed the name "Don Quixote de la Mancha" and fights for justice, purity, freedom. and above all-love. Included in the rich, dynamic and soul-stirring music is the much loved theme song 'To Dream the Impossible Dream' It was just an outstanding production.
Our next stop was Calgary to visit the Redds where we also met up with Mikyla who was visiting from PG. We left early Monday to the Invermere Valley in BC where we had a delightful stay at a bed/breakfast place ....superb accomodation in a private cabin built in an abandoned apple orchard. What hospitality!! We drove through Banff past the place where 'Pop' was the Park Warden, stopped at Boom Lake for lunch and hiked along the trail (mini hike) Remember - Katey, Emily, Janine? We took you there 'once upon a time.' Grandpa did some golfing at the numerous Par 3 courses, I drove the cart. But I did putting at Coy's - which is a very picturesque golf course while Grandpa went to the driving range. We always like to go to Strands - a very lovely restaurant remodeled from a doctor's house/hospital in the good ol' days. Their menus are great and served with very proper taste (as well as price) Grandpa took a picture of me by the gazebo in the garden adjoining the restaurant. Superb cuisine and ambience.
We returned to Calgary to attend the Melchin-Murray wedding reception - also met many old friends/acquaintances from the 3rd ward. On Sunday we attended Church at Royal Oak with the Redds where Jim spoke at Sacrament meeting. What an excellent talk - he is the Family History Consultant so the topic concerned genealogy. Nice to see Peter at the Sacrament table. Karyn had to conduct the Relief Society meeting, she did very well. Emily, Shaun, Isaac, Andrew came for dinner - so it was a bonanza day for us.
Now that we are home we are getting 'caught up'. Such nice memories of a most well-deserved holiday.
Love to all
Grannie
1 comment:
Wow! I'm going to have to get in shapr to keep up with the two of you! Or at least hang out with you more often as I hear energy is contagious.
Love ya - Coleen
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