Abbotsford Visit

This is the summer I fly to North America.  I have been blessed to be able to come every other year or so and reconnect with friends, family and supporters.  The longer I live in Japan, the more I am able to see the many changes each time I return, new roads, new buildings, new people to meet.  It is usually a good visit.

The first stop on my trip this time is Abbotsford, British Columbia.  I was able to reconnect family and friends.  What was great was there were some people I saw that I haven't seen for a very long time!  It was a fun 11 days.

To get to Narita airport, I usually end up taking 3 trains.  This is the Skyliner from Nippori to the airport.

I am so fortunate that I am able to purchase a direct flight to Vancouver, BC.  It is much nicer to know that when you get off the plane, you are at your destination.

I took a walk in the Mt. Lehman area.  I loved the open fields.

While I was in Abbotsford, I had the opportunity to go with Dave and Margaret VanderWal to their Ranch in Merritt, BC.  What a beautiful location and a great respite.  They took me quadding around their property, but unfortunately, I didn't take my camera.  :( 

This is the quad I used

Memories... My dad sold De Laval products.

There was a creek/river that ran through their property.  Quite serene. 

It was great to see this place, as I have heard about it from a few people, I was looking forward to visiting.  It did not disappoint.  Now onto the next part of my North American visit.