early celebration

Dave planned a beautiful weekend surprize for us, as an early anniversary trip. :) (our anniversary is July 19th) We drove to Stratford, after leaving our dear Jules with Oma and Opa, and stayed at a lovely B&B. The people running it are so very nice. They enjoy talking and entering your life, you can tell it is their passion to love and care for others. Last time we stayed with them it was at a different location, they recently updated a beautiful old home as their new B&B. That first stay with them was a blessing, upon our departure they sent us home with a care package of frozen meats and breads, such caring people.

Senery is gorgeous in this wee Theatre town. The Avon river (yes, we Canadian's are SOOO original, i know) runs through Stratford, go figure, and has beautiful paths around it. We visited these often in our walks to and from town, theatre and dinner. The trees are amazing!! Some are knarled all the way to the top, just a huge tree of knarls!! incredible. Most have holes through the roots near the base of the tree, perfect for animals to hide in. i just love these trees!
some goofy pics. are we ever serious???? ;)haha
Getting dolled up for Coriolanus, by William Shakespeare. My first 'political drama' by W.S., very good indeed. So different than the relationship-based, romantic tri-angle plays that are characteristic of W.S., at least the plays we are all introduced to as highschool students.
Awww, a sweet wee-swanling. Many many swans, ducks and babies. so cute.
THANK YOU DAVE FOR PLANNING SUCH A LOVELY VACATION AWAY!! I LOVE YOU!!