1-12 Dec 2014: A trip to Vancouver, Canada to meet our first Granddaughter

1-12 Dec 2014: A trip to Vancouver, Canada to meet our first Granddaughter
Wanderoos heard the news of the birth of our first granddaughter (almost two weeks overdue just like her father!), so grabbed their winter woolies and departed for Canada to meet precious Scarlett.

Proud parents Justin and Jo

A May Gibbs Gumnut Baby in Vancouver

GirlRob handed over Justin's toddler coat

These cot instructions can't be THAT hard...

This Warbler is well camouflaged

Spotted Towhee

Yes, it's THAT cold!

Off to the woods for a walk

Canadian Goose

Out and about exploring Vancouver on foot, including Chinatown, and the waterfront:

Off to our first cold Christmas Market, with a very ethnic mix of food, music, tree decorations and items for sale:

Delicious warm mulled wine

Kazakhstan crepes

Granville Island Markets were vibrant with produce, artworks, and unusual (mostly handmade) items on offer. 

Out of the rain, Scarlett slept through... 

And an early Christmas celebration with Wanderoos before their departure:

Hello Possums!

Jo is the Queen of the Christmas Tree

I might be little, but I'm not an Elf...

All too soon the visit was over, so hard to say goodbye to such a loving, sociable little mite:

Sending well wishes to Naomi - her baby due within hours

2015 - No GlobalTrek for Wanderoos this year

2015 - No GlobalTrek for Wanderoos this year

Wanderoos did not embark on any Overland adventures in 2015. This was due to a combination of factors, a shoulder injury for BoyRob, the births of three more gorgeous grandchildren, GirlRob’s father and another relative (both successfully) battling advanced cancers, and ever-so-slow house renovations.

Whilst this was disappointing, there were a couple of domestic trips to break up rehabilitation/ home/ family matters, and to provide opportunities to add photos to this post, as well as longer-term visitors, a host of social events with family and friends, and regular day drives through south-east Queensland to facilitate the recovery of GirlRob's Dad.

Photo journal entries follow....