We went up Grouse Mountain again today. It was very quiet, not like during the summer months when we have had to wait in line ups (queues!) for everything up there! There was swirling fog when we set off and I was not too optimistic for the view, but because we had Jane (Keeton) here we decided we had to chance it anyway.
There is snow all over the place and I was reminded of our first visit in May when there was still snow on the ground then. There is an outdoor skating rink now and Josh and Rowan (and at times Simon) skated around quite happily with these little frames - a bit like a zimmer for youngsters ;-)
Because there was hardly anyone up there they often had the rink to themselves. When they were thoroughly wet and must have been tired I tried to get them to come off, but it took me ages! They really enjoyed themselves. They made me promise that they will go up there again when Sam arrives, which we planned to do anyhow as you can go up there to see Santa Claus and have rides on his sleigh - with real reindeer! Can't wait.