The Burning Buns Walk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=perk3nXtkUo

We are trying to walk down to the beach most days and back up again. But if you check out the video, you will see what we are up again.

On the other hand, we have a remarkable view from this house.

Bengali Beauties

Right now we are looking after two beautiful Bengali cats and one adorable dog. These cats are insanely amazing. They are fairly small, but move in that strong, lithe way that tigers do, as if they could sneak under a door, then turn and kill you.

The markings are incredible, they are a mix between a tiger, a leopard and an ocelot. But the strangest thing of all is their cry. They mew a bit like most cats and sort of snuffle when they want something, but tonight I heard the first plaintive cry and you are right in the jungle with them.

One is shyer than the other, but they are both bold and beautiful and independent. They have a loving side too, and seem to sleep for hours, reminding us that, after all, they are cats. I am fascinated by them.

We have had all kinds of wonderful animals on this trip, I think well over 15 cats and probably 7 or 8 dogs, I can't remember, I would have to count them all. Each of them has taught us something special. These two remind me that above all, animals still come from the wild.

White Rock, BC

We have moved from Gibsons to the gorgeous suburb of Vancouver called White Rock. We had no interest in living in Vancouver, cause we lived here for years, but when the opportunity came up for us to spend five weeks near the beach we grabbed it.

What a lovely place. It takes over an hour to get into Vancouver, but since that is not of a concern to us we will just hang out here. The Semiamhoo Bay where the beach is located is wonderful and has a huge boardwalk. In the distance you can see the US, nearly a short rowboat away.

We have lucked into a house on the hill with a large deck and a great view. I am sure this place rents for $2200 a month, so it is rather a nice place for us to hang our hats.

We have one adorable shnauzer and two amazing bengali cats (those are the ones that look like little tigers, or maybe more ocelots).

Paul and I have been so lucky to do this for already 14 months. We have met great people and really explored the hearts of so many communities.