My dear friend, Joseph.

 This woman was so very kind.  She answered all my questions with the greatest of patience.  

It's time to reflect and give thanks.

Without a doubt, seeing Joseph in person was the most important aspect of this trip.  Joseph is a wonderful man who is honourable, kind, generous, and hard working.  It was a pleasure to see how he has grown and forged his new life in Canada.  Thank you so very much Joseph for your hospitality, kindness, caring, and chauffeur service.

It was a pleasure to meet Joseph's sister-in-law and niece who came from Taiwan to visit during my final four days.

The single most memorable trip we made was to the pow wow on my second day.  We stayed for the two full days and they will live in my memory forever.

Secondly, going to the Empress Hotel in Victoria and having coffee on The Veranda, wrapped in a cozy blanket.  Having drinks in the Bengal Lounge, and later watching the Parliament Building all lit up from The Veranda was very special.

Third, but not least, was my amazing luck in meeting an Indian Chief, Charlie (surname omitted on purpose), who was in Victoria (then Vancouver) for negotiation meetings on a new treaty, and then being invited to a Potlatch in Alert Bay which unfortunately I could not go to.

Thanks, once again, to Kam for keeping an eye on things back home, and for airport limo service.  Thanks to my neighbour, Shirley,  for keeping a watchful eye on my home.

Finally, thanks to all of you who followed me on this mini trip.  Thanks for your comments and many emails.

Until next time...