Vancouver, Suspension Bridge, Mt.Thom, and Othello Tunnels

Yesterday we finally got off our lazy butts and went for some adventures. Yesterday we started with a drive west to Vancouver. We entered the city from the east, "East Van." I was warned before we left of the 'hooligans' and 'druggies' that roam the area, but was almost pleasantly surprised to find that it was a complete freak show. It was a Hobo flea market that included, old shoes, scummy fish tanks, and probably drugs. When we got to a parking garage we pulled in and two ladies gave us their parking ticket (good for the day) so we were happy. We wandered around the city including Robson Street which wasn't all it was cracked up to be (we're not that into shopping). Then we moved on to North Vancouver to Stanley Park. Amy and I walked the seawall and watched float planes take off and land. We saw Totem poles and an awesome view of Lionsgate Bridge. Next we moved on to Capilano Suspension Bridge where we crossed the gorge and toured the treetops.

Today we woke up late and hit and summit Mt.Thom. A tiny little mountain right behind our house, but it had an awesome view. Next we went to the town of Hope and the Othello Tunnels. VERY cool! The "tunnels" were old railroad passages through the mountains over a river gorge. Pictures below are from yesterday at the Suspension Bridge and today from Mt.Thom and Othello Tunnels.

Brandon

Totem Pole


Canopy group photo


Suspension Bridge


"Treetop Adventures"


Amy and I before the Othello Tunnels


Tunnels


P.S.- Connor rocked his last baseball game - included sliding to 2nd base and home!

Job Searching

We are now in Chilliwack! My wonderful Uncle and Aunt have set us up in their basement and it is awesome. We have our own BIG bedroom and our own bathroom to top it off. They have been so welcoming and helpful to us.

For the last two days we've been 'looking' for work. Not very hard, but I know we will find something when we really get into it...

Not too much to report on. Jon (B's cousin) and Nina will be out here the 2nd week of July which is very exciting because we will hopefully be able to make it out to Whistler with them to go camping.

Call our phones if you want to talk...we both have an international plan now! :)

Love Amy and Brandon

Brandon and Summit! lol

Penticton, British Columbia

We are doing our last day in Penticton with Grandma and Grandpa Evoy. This morning Grandma had to fly out to Winnipeg and so we are hanging out with Grandpa for the day and then leaving for our summer home tomorrow morning. I'm excited for the drive as it will be fun to go through the mountains and Manning Park.

I was happy to know that Brandon really likes the Penticton area, because it's kind of a different kind of landscape here. We will probably go and do a little wine tour before we leave as the land here is filled with Wineries.

It felt so nice to relax for a few days after driving across the country. I think we both were ready to be out of the car for a while.

Hope the wedding goes well this weekend Aunt Garnie and Uncle Dan - say 'hi' to the bride and groom for me! I so wish I could be there!

Nina and Jon - we need to catch up - I AM SO EXCITED that you are going to come out here!! :)

Thanks G and G for having us for the last few days - Lost Moose Restaurant was soo much fun and so tasty!

Thank you Sandy for giving me many options for looking for work!! It's so helpful!

LOVE LOVE LOVE
Amy and Brandon

P.S. - You can click on all the photos in the blog to make them bigger...you know for you old people that have bad eyesight! lol

Brandon taking photos in Yellowstone


In the middle of no where in Nebraska - We collected some bugs :)


Brandon on the streets of Jackson, WY


Me in Yellowstone Park


Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park


Us in front of the train

Almost there...

We are finally in British Columbia and at the suggestion of my parents were are going through the lakes (Arrow lakes?)region or something like that? and it is BEAUTIFUL!! I love this country and I think I will move back after school!!

We are sitting in a great little cafe where we just had organic locally grown breakfasts that were delicious! After we finish here we move on to Penticton to visit my grandparents for a few days then we arrive in CHILLIWACK. (unc. J - that would be arriving on about Friday late afternoon - just so you can run and hide :) )

I will do an update when I have more time...

Couple more pics

Geyser in Yellowston


Moose in Yellowstone




Thanks for all the comments everyone it really is special to see that you all took the time to read my stories! thanks UNC D and AUNT G for the funny comments, nanz i loved the wizard of oz thing you are so awesome!

Pictures

Amy and Craig, June 6, 2009



The hood of the girls car



The News Crew filming after Brandon taped up the back windshield



Us at Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming



Bison Bison Bison

Tornados, Rain, and Moose

Sorry it has been a few days since we've updated!! It has been a wild time lately. We'll start the day we left Kentucky (last Sunday)...

After the wedding (which was very nice) on Saturday, we woke up Sunday morning in the Hotel, ate breakfast and hit the road. We drove North up through St.Louis where we saw the Arch. Then made it to Missouri where we drove for several hours. It was quite boring as it was mostly farm land. At about the 8 hour driving mark I decided to turn on the radio. Only a minute in of listening to a good song, it started making a loud beeping noise. Silly me, thinking this was one of those emergency tests, I decided to change the channel. "Don't change that you tool!," Brandon said...I was like "woah...alrighty then." He explained that it was probably a weather warning- WHICH IT WAS. It was calling for Tornados and Baseball size hail. GREAT - no camping tonight! We still decided to stay on our route, turning off the exit not much after the weather alert. At the turn off we saw news vans sitting on top of the hill!! JUST WHAT WORRY WART me wanted to see. Freaking, we decided to stop at the gas station. I ended up asking the "sheriff" what us naive new englanders were supposed to do in this crazy situation. He said in a southern accent, "I done been a Hillbilly my entiiire life and a tornado is worse than any hurricane you ever seen...you can't outrun it, you need to stay here." OKAY OFFICER!! After he scared me shitless (and Brandon - though he wont admit it)we went inside and sat a table for two seconds before we were told that everyone needed to go into the basement. After an hour in the basement we came back upstairs where we sat down at the table again. Not a minute sitting down and a poor girl our age pulled up to the gas station with dents ALL OVER her car, the back windshield was smashed in, the Front had giant smash marks and her Weimeriner (sp?) was pacing in and out of the car (obviously scared). As the girl was really upset and scared and decided to go outside and bring her dog inside so she didn't have to worry about him while she cleaned up the mess. Brandon went out and helped her tape up the back windshield and then the Camera guy and News Anchor came over to film her bashed up car. It was a such a crazy few hours!!...

After our sleep in the hotel we started back across Nebraska. Around lunch time we decided to take a detour to find somewhere to eat. On the map about 3/4's west of the way through the state was Lake McConoughy. We went along some really cool back roads and dirt roads and when we got there we entered a camping ground that was absolutely the most beautiful place in the middle of the farm land. Brandon and I could not believe how nice it was! After lunch we drove through several more small farm towns and took pictures beside the trains. :) Driving into Cheyenne, WY through to Laramie, WY we headed to a State Forest to find a campground. When we came to a sign that said "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" we realized we had made a little OOPS! Trying not to get discouraged we found our route back up to Wyoming. At around 8pm we came out of the back country of Colorado and happened upon a great little campground. Both of us being exhausted it was the perfect spot for the night.

We woke up the next morning at each others throats. Not a nice start to the day, but we got over ourselves when we were entering Jackson, WY. How can you be mad when you are in country like we were in?! It was absolutely gorgeous! The Grand Tetons are something everyone should see. They are so ginormous it's insane! Jackson is one of the coolest little cities ever! You feel like you are back in the early days in a western town except modernized! The last two days have been spent in the Teton National Park at Jenny Lake where we had to lock up everything we have so that the Grizzly's don't come to visit. Our campsite was perfect with a view of Grand Teton and Middle Teton. We have seen lots of wildlife including Prong Horns (like antelope or something), Mule Deer, Ground Squirrels, and even a moose. We had a couple small brown birds visit us after every meal to see what they could steal! So cute!! Last night we treated ourselves to a shower and a nice meal at Calico Pizza near Teton Village. This morning after another rainy night, we packed up our gear, came to this great little cafe for lunch and when we finish we are heading to Yellowstone. We will try and write again soon!! Brandon says 'hi' to everyone as I am hogging the computer.

LOVE FROM THE BOTH OF US! xo

PS - Pics are not uploading at the moment...check later or tomorrow for all the pics of the bride and groom, the storm, and camping!!:)

Paducah, KY

It is now nearly 9pm Eastern, 8pm here in Kentucky and I am set up in our hotel for the next two nights. Brandon went off with his cousin (Craig-the Groom) and Craig's brother, Mark to camp for the night...who knows where?! haha.

17 hours of driving is a looong time and I am happy we will be in Paducah for a few days. I'm sure Brandon is very happy to be out of the car with me as I was a wee bit cranky by the end of it. He is very patient though! :)

Love to friends JR and KM and my mummy!

Will write tomorrow

We are ON THE ROAD!

After leaving a little late yesterday we finally have headed West. We got to see both of our families for a little bit before we left and we dropped off Summi at his new residence for the summer. It was very sad, but we have already heard he's getting along great with his new buddy Otis (Tibetan Mastiff)!

We left Suffield at 8.30pm and went through New York and a bit of Pennsylvania before I (after just one hour of driving) had to pull off and sleep. We slept from 2.30am till 5.30am and have been on the road since. Brandon has been driving nearly the entire way.

At this point we are in Columbus,Ohio having a bite to eat before we do the last 5 hours of the trip.

Update soon, battery is dying!! :)

Amy and Brandon