There has been a large gap in my blog updates. All is well with Linda and I.  I've just been a little lazy.   There have been a few changes in our life this past year.

This summer we sold our house in Kaslo that we have been using as a summer residence and vacation rental property.  We did extensive renovation to house that was built in 1897.  It was labour of love. A very satisfying experience.

However; it was a lot of work to maintain the house and the extensive garden. We reached the point where we thought that we should reduce our workload but we still wanted to reside in Kaslo during the summer months.  We sold the house to a younger couple who are continuing with the vacation rental and Linda and I have rented an apartment in Kaslo.

At this moment we are in Fernie, packing up to leave for Spain on Monday. We are returning to Andalusia where we have rented a house in Olvera, for the first month.  Then we will spend a week in Gaucin and the rest of the time in Valencia.  On the way to Spain we will stop in Ontario to visit Linda's family for a few days.

We are now at the Toronto airport in the Air France - KLM lounge waiting for our flight to Gatwick.   This is the first time we have used the lounge pass and it is very nice. Six lounge uses per year are complimentary with our Passport Visa card.

We spent the last few days with Linda's brother, Steve and Theresa. We had a chance to visit Linda's Dad a couple of times and to see our niece, Jenna, her husband Eric and their new, 3 week old, daughter, Avery.  We had a very nice time... walking around Fonthill and cycling to Niagara on the Lake. 

It's been quite a few years since we have been to Niagara on the Lake  (50+). It is definitely a touristy town!   But a very attractive spot.  There is abundance of flora throughout the centre of town.  Below is a small sample of the many flower garden.

Niagara On The Lake

The trip did not start out too well with our accommodation selection.  When we arrived in Calgary, the Airport Travelodge hotel, we had booked, was undergoing a total renovation. We had not been advised. They offered us a room that was located in the middle of the construction area. The place was a mess. We declined and went to hotel down the street to the Royal Hotel Calgary. This hotel was very nice. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They offered us a better stay-park-fly rate than the Travelodge, so it worked out OK. I would recommend it.

That's it for now. Sorry about the lack of photos. I'll make taking photos a higher priority for here on in.    Time now for some refreshments. This lounge has a restaurant and open bar as well as great wifi and comfortable seating. Next stop Gatwick and a B&B in Three Bridges.