In June this year, we celebrated our 10th year of living on the river and sharing River Run Cottages with friends and guests. It's hard to believe that the years have gone by so quickly. Since our move to the river, we have been blessed to receive guests from all around the world. We've even had neighbouring guests visit from only a block away. When you enter through the gate at River Run Cottages, you truly feel like you are away from it all. With the sun dancing on the river and the eagles flying across the mountain views, it's a completely different surrounding. Yet, if you like the theatre or sports, we are only 30-40 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
The weather this past July and August have been fabulous. June was a rain-out. But, the sun and the heat finally arrived and we have been enjoying the days kayaking and biking, and the evenings sitting on the deck and having a cool glass of wine. There always seems to be a slight breeze coming off the river so it never feels uncomfortably hot.
Also, this summer, Will had an ankle replacement surgery to repair an old work injury that occurred 20 years ago. The surgeon was pleased with the outcome but Will was told no weighbearing for at least 8 weeks! This has proven to be one of Will's greatest challenges! The novelty of sleeping in bed all day wore off within the first week post surgery. Then out came the wheelchair so Will could supervise the daily activities here. He is still somewhat limited in the amount of time he sits in the chair as his ankle begins to get sore if his leg isn't elevated. As they say "time heals all things" so it's only a matter of time and he'll be walking our daughter, Andrea, down the isle at her wedding in December.
We hope to share our a little paradise with more of you this coming fall and winter. Curl up in the chair reading a novel while you are warmed by the heat of the woodburning fireplace. It is a perfect winter getaway.
Hope to see you on the river soon.
Barb
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