Sailing Gromit

26 March 2016
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Winter Wonderland in Canada

26 March 2016
Yes, it's winter in Canada and we are in the thick of it.

There has been a hint of spring, but mother nature can be fickle at this time of year. Two weeks ago we had temperatures in the mid teens (mid 70s for you Fahrenheit folks), then a huge snow storm that gave the kids two days off of school and now heavy freezing rain that coated everything to the point of tree branches bending to the ground and snapping like toothpicks.

Where are the palm trees and beaches?

This is the house we are currently living in. We'll be here until our house is rebuilt....we don't know when. We'd hoped to start rebuilding in spring....which is now....but progress is slow, because the process is slow.
We can't complain because this house is spacious and comfortable, though quite dark. We've talked about lightening it up with some brighter paint. Just haven't gotten there yet. Still too much to do regarding the fire.

Winter in Canada

26 March 2016
Maia, Liam, Zoe, Jaya

Loving the snow.
Building snow buddies.
Make snow angels.

But.....also looking forward to spring!!!

Snow Buddies

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Winter Wonderland

26 March 2016
Patterns in nature.

Winter Wonderland

26 March 2016
Freezing rain.

Winter Wonderland

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Geometry
Vessel Name: Gromit
Vessel Make/Model: Olympic Adventure
Hailing Port: Toronto
Crew: Michael, Cornelia, Zoe, Maia, Liam. Photo: At Tilloo Bank, Elbow Cay, Bahamas (photo by Frank Taylor)
About: Michael: The technical/mechanical/all about the boat and systems guy. Cornelia: The lists/house and land details gal. Zoe, Maia and Liam: Gromit's Skippers in Training!
Extra: Departure date: Summer 2008 email us at: sailinggromit@gmail.com
Gromit's Photos - White Water Rafting on the Ganges
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This is the organization to go white water rafting with. Very professional and lots of fun!
Mother Ganges flowing out of the Himalayas.
Arriving at the camping area. A short walk to the river.
Seeing the camp for the first time as we descend the rocky path.
Not what we expected!
Arvind, has been with Red Chilli Advenutres for many years. He is the most genuine and warm person we have met.
This is camping!
We couldn
And the food was so, so delicious.
Volleyball in sparkling sand.
Camp kitchen in the background.
Nitin & Jyotika 
A super couple we met at the camp.
New tents and lounge chairs. I can remember thinking on the way there, that I
As soon as we got our things into our tents, we jumped in the river and floated around. It was very fresh and there was a very stront current, so life jackets were mandatory.
We asked for a lesson on how to make masala chai.
Start with water, fresh ginger and a few pods of crushed cardamom.
Add spices and milk and let is boil.
Preparing for rafting.
We had two kayaks as we rafted. They were support in case we found ourselves in the water and needing help.
Heading towards some white water.
Liam jumping off the big rock.
Maia and Michael jumped as well. 
I was on photo detail and Zoe was my photo support!
We started dry and ended up soaked - even the camera lense. 

Red Chilli Adventures is the best!
 
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Sailinggromit

Who: Michael, Cornelia, Zoe, Maia, Liam. Photo: At Tilloo Bank, Elbow Cay, Bahamas (photo by Frank Taylor)
Port: Toronto