MAY 19, Thursday, to Whistler, BC
Another nice and sunny day! We left the house at 9 am for Whistler only to turn around at Chase as I had forgotten my camera, so back we go, pick up the camera and return to our journey. We returned a call from Terry and Glenda about what they are allowed not to carry across into Canada then it was on to Logan Lake where we dropped off Tucker at Lynden and Charlene for the week-end. We continued on to the copper mine over the top and descended to Ashcroft, a drop of about 4000 feet in less than 10 miles. In Ashcroft we connected with Hwy 1 to Cache Creek where we took Hwy 97 north to Hwy 99 West.
Hwy 99 was very picturesque and quite nicer than what I remember of it. There was one section that was rough but most of it was good. In the rough section, we got to an area where I wanted to take a picture so we stopped. There was a Hwy Dep’t employee parked nearby and he told us to continue on as they were about to close the hwy due to avalanche control so off we went. I did get my picture though!
When we neared Mt Currie, we were driving in snow although the hwy was bare. We dropped 3000 feet in less than 5 miles with switch-backs, steep grade (14% at one point) and arrived safe and sound at the bottom into the village of Mt Currie. What a contrast; above, the trees were just blooming and down here it was lush green vegetation. We continued on Pembroke where we stopped for a beer and sandwich at a local pub and watched hang-gliders coming down from the top of the mountain. There were 8 of them and fascinating to watch. We went on to Whistler and arrived around 4 pm. We booked in our hotel, the Summit Lodge, room 418 then called Rochelle and Kevin. They had also just booked in so they walked over and we went to a jaunt through the village, a beer at a local pub and dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory. Hayley was along too of course and we got to hear about her schedule for the week-end competition. She will be performing solos and duals with her good friends, should be interesting.
We called it quit at 10 pm and went to our respective hotels; they are staying at the Fairmont Hotel where the competitions will be held.
MAY 20, Friday, Dance competitions in Whistler
We were up by 9:30 am (feeling lazy) and had coffee on the veranda first then it was shower and dressing time. We went for breakfast at a small nearby coffee shop then walked over to the Fairmont where the kids are staying and the competition is taking place. They met us outside and we went for another coffee as the show didn’t start until 1 pm.
The dancing was absolutely marvellous. It’s amazing how these young kids can perform. The age groups were from 5 to 18 years old. Hayley excelled herself in her solos and won first and second prize. We watched different groups then went for dinner at Milestones. We ended up in Rochelle and Kevin’s room where we proceeded to have a heated discussion on the pros and cons of the much hated HST.
Our walk back was a bit cool as we were dressed for warmer temperature which had dropped considerably but we made it sound and safe and went to bed.
MAY 21, Saturday, more dancing
We met the kids at noon and the dancing began at 1 pm. This time, Hayley did two groups dancing which turned out really well for them. The hall was packed this time and it was hard to find a seat. There are dancing from all over BC.
After the dancing, we all went for another walk in the village. It is cloudy today and much cooler with some light drizzle on and off. Kevin decided that he wanted steak for dinner so we ended up at the Keg. Once again the food was delicious and we had fun. We walked to their hotel room and had a night cap then it was time to call it quit. The conversation got quite heated as we discussed the pros and cons of the infamous HST.
MAY 22, Sunday, last dance and to Vancouver
Cloudy but with sunny periods; we met the kids in the afternoon and Hayley had her last two dances at 4 pm, another group dance. They had the award presentation right after and her dance class group won the $500 award and the first place trophy: WELL DONE!
Right after that, we said our goodbyes and headed back to Surrey to Jeffrey’s place. The highway was light in traffic and very nice. It was rebuilt for the 2010 Winter Olympics. There has been a tremendous amount of improvement on it.
We arrived at Jeffrey around 7:30 pm and had dinner with him and Debbie, chatted for a while then it was bedtime.
MAY 23, Monday, Back to Lee Creek
The sun is shining from time to time so it made for a nice drive. We were up early, had coffee with Jeff and Deb then Jeff took us to his new shop. Very nice and spacious. I forgot to take pictures but will next time. We said our goodbyes and headed back to Logan Lake where we picked up Tucker. We stopped at the Tate’s as Glenda and Terry were there and we said a quick hello then headed home.
Our neighbours, Ron and Theresa are out for the week so they came over and we had a fire in the evening.
Another nice and sunny day! We left the house at 9 am for Whistler only to turn around at Chase as I had forgotten my camera, so back we go, pick up the camera and return to our journey. We returned a call from Terry and Glenda about what they are allowed not to carry across into Canada then it was on to Logan Lake where we dropped off Tucker at Lynden and Charlene for the week-end. We continued on to the copper mine over the top and descended to Ashcroft, a drop of about 4000 feet in less than 10 miles. In Ashcroft we connected with Hwy 1 to Cache Creek where we took Hwy 97 north to Hwy 99 West.
Hwy 99 was very picturesque and quite nicer than what I remember of it. There was one section that was rough but most of it was good. In the rough section, we got to an area where I wanted to take a picture so we stopped. There was a Hwy Dep’t employee parked nearby and he told us to continue on as they were about to close the hwy due to avalanche control so off we went. I did get my picture though!
When we neared Mt Currie, we were driving in snow although the hwy was bare. We dropped 3000 feet in less than 5 miles with switch-backs, steep grade (14% at one point) and arrived safe and sound at the bottom into the village of Mt Currie. What a contrast; above, the trees were just blooming and down here it was lush green vegetation. We continued on Pembroke where we stopped for a beer and sandwich at a local pub and watched hang-gliders coming down from the top of the mountain. There were 8 of them and fascinating to watch. We went on to Whistler and arrived around 4 pm. We booked in our hotel, the Summit Lodge, room 418 then called Rochelle and Kevin. They had also just booked in so they walked over and we went to a jaunt through the village, a beer at a local pub and dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory. Hayley was along too of course and we got to hear about her schedule for the week-end competition. She will be performing solos and duals with her good friends, should be interesting.
We called it quit at 10 pm and went to our respective hotels; they are staying at the Fairmont Hotel where the competitions will be held.
MAY 20, Friday, Dance competitions in Whistler
We were up by 9:30 am (feeling lazy) and had coffee on the veranda first then it was shower and dressing time. We went for breakfast at a small nearby coffee shop then walked over to the Fairmont where the kids are staying and the competition is taking place. They met us outside and we went for another coffee as the show didn’t start until 1 pm.
The dancing was absolutely marvellous. It’s amazing how these young kids can perform. The age groups were from 5 to 18 years old. Hayley excelled herself in her solos and won first and second prize. We watched different groups then went for dinner at Milestones. We ended up in Rochelle and Kevin’s room where we proceeded to have a heated discussion on the pros and cons of the much hated HST.
Our walk back was a bit cool as we were dressed for warmer temperature which had dropped considerably but we made it sound and safe and went to bed.
MAY 21, Saturday, more dancing
We met the kids at noon and the dancing began at 1 pm. This time, Hayley did two groups dancing which turned out really well for them. The hall was packed this time and it was hard to find a seat. There are dancing from all over BC.
After the dancing, we all went for another walk in the village. It is cloudy today and much cooler with some light drizzle on and off. Kevin decided that he wanted steak for dinner so we ended up at the Keg. Once again the food was delicious and we had fun. We walked to their hotel room and had a night cap then it was time to call it quit. The conversation got quite heated as we discussed the pros and cons of the infamous HST.
MAY 22, Sunday, last dance and to Vancouver
Cloudy but with sunny periods; we met the kids in the afternoon and Hayley had her last two dances at 4 pm, another group dance. They had the award presentation right after and her dance class group won the $500 award and the first place trophy: WELL DONE!
Right after that, we said our goodbyes and headed back to Surrey to Jeffrey’s place. The highway was light in traffic and very nice. It was rebuilt for the 2010 Winter Olympics. There has been a tremendous amount of improvement on it.
We arrived at Jeffrey around 7:30 pm and had dinner with him and Debbie, chatted for a while then it was bedtime.
MAY 23, Monday, Back to Lee Creek
The sun is shining from time to time so it made for a nice drive. We were up early, had coffee with Jeff and Deb then Jeff took us to his new shop. Very nice and spacious. I forgot to take pictures but will next time. We said our goodbyes and headed back to Logan Lake where we picked up Tucker. We stopped at the Tate’s as Glenda and Terry were there and we said a quick hello then headed home.
Our neighbours, Ron and Theresa are out for the week so they came over and we had a fire in the evening.
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