Visitors Week

This week was a time for having friends and family coming for a visit. Tomorrow we are having some of Theresa's family connections from down east. This was a trip planned for last year but it had to be postponed for a year. We are trying to see what we can do to make the shared time best for them. As they have not been this way before everything will be new and exciting. This family of four is intending to fill every moment so as to build a bank of memories. Like so many families they have a member who is going to attend university in the fall.

This changes the dynamic as families have a difficult time travelling and sharing time once their children get involved in higher education. Economic issues make it important to work during the time off from school and it makes this particular adventure together all the more meaningful.

We plan to take them to Niagara Falls and see all the touristy things and travel through the wine country and possibly purchase some good Ontario wine. A drive along the Welland Canal followed by the beautiful lakeshore drive from Hamilton to Oakville will fill the day. Of course having a dinner from the barbie and possibly an outside evening will fill the bill. We are so looking forward to this visit as it has been long in the planning and we wish to make it live up to the expectations.

The events that unfold will be important but the actual visit with family will be what this journey will be all about. The conversations, picture taking and story telling will be remembered long after the journey is completed. We have been the recipients of their hospitality on many occasions and we are very excited about joining them here on home ground to return the favour.