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Sunshine and Black Diamonds

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Hello from Utah, blog buddies!

It has been a blissful euphoria of sunshine, mountains, black diamonds, family and good food.  I am headed out on our fourth day of snowboarding today and the weather is perfect! Yesterday we went snowmobling in the mountains and went shopping. I found the most amazing stuff – I really wish that we could move some American stores to Canada!

I wish I had pictures, but they will be coming. We are at a remote lodge surrounded by mountains so I am fairly unplugged… no cell phone reception, possibly the slowest internet connection of ALL TIME, and a tiny little phone that I dial 1000 numbers in before I am connected to my boy friends cell phone…and then it cuts out. Technological frusterations aside, it is probably one of the most beautiful locations I have ever been to. Utah…who knew? Definately an underrated place.

It has been great to catch up with my sister again. She is doing well and accepting the nutrition challenges that are thrown her way. Our family has more hope now than ever that she will recover. It is a great feeling!

I am still staying connected to your blogs when I can! When my family watches TV at night, I sit with the laptop on my lap and wait for Google Reader to load. 

We are leaving here on Sunday, so I will see you all next week with pictures and updates. It is the last week in Canada before I move to England!

What is the most beautiful vacation you have ever taken and why?

Run Strong!

San Francisco and Utah

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Hey friends!

It is good to be back. San Francisco was amazing and I definitely always wanted to go there.

I had quite the adventures getting to my hostel on arrival and a local found me and took my to the far end of San Fran, Fort Mason.

The hostel was delightful! There was a bright vegan café with free coffee and waffles. I met people from all over the world over breakfast.

Before I went to the cafe, however, I went to the Golden Gate Bridge. I got up before the sun and walked about 10 Km to walk across the bridge.

Here are some shots of my morning walk. (I didn’t run because I had limited travel space, so I didn’t have room for my running shoes in my carry on).

After breakfast, I headed shopping in Union Square:

Then, my touristy part of my trip was over and I boarded a plane that took me to these beautiful people in Utah

We went saw a movie, went out to eat, met Jolene’s new friends and staff and hiked through the  mountains. It was a wonderful trip with some of my favourite people.

We saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir…beautiful!

It was a wonderful trip and amazing to be a family again.

Update on Jolene:

She is doing well physical-wise. She is weight restored but her thoughts still plague her. She has eaten a piece of Pumpkin Pie which is exceptional, considering it has been 5 years since she touched desserts. It is all baby steps and will be a very long time until she can come home to us. Until then, we will surround her with love and support.

Thank you for your interest in the life of me and my family. I appreciate you all so much.

Run Strong.