Busy!

After an unremarkable week last week (with the exception of a speeding fine!), this week has been pretty full on - hence the late blog. The children have started their swimming lessons, and as they are all at different levels, they all have separate lessons, which means that on top of thier usual after school clubs, I am dashing back and forth to the pool! Ben also had a golf lesson this week at the driving range here which he really enjoyed (I think I might go up there myself and smash a few balls to de-stress!).


On Tuesday I went on a visit to the nearby Hutterite colony. It was absolutely fascinating and I'll do a separate blog about it later as it's not possible to describe how these people live in a few sentences and we weren't allowed to take photos. But basically they are strict Christians, descended from Europe (German is thier first language) who live in Colonies in the USA & Canada. They resemble the Amish people in the way they dress and, though not as strict as the Amish, they live completely isolated lives, without the influences of the outside world - no tv/radio (That said, I have seen them shopping in Walmart & the Canadian Superstore!).


Leigh has had some time off The Prairie this week, so on Wednesday we took the children out of school and went to The Heritage Park in Calgary for the day. We had a brilliant time - the weather was great and there was lots to do & see. There was a steam boat ride on the lake (Ben was invited to steer the boat and got a certificate!), an old Canadian steam train, lots of fairground rides and a replica 'Wild West' street. Whilst Ben was steering the steam boat, I was chatting to the Captain - it turned out that he went to Plymouth Polytechnic (now Uni) and lived in Plympton! (For those who don't know, Plympton is a suburb in Plymouth where my Mum lives!) Small world!