We had the good fortune to spend the week before and New Year on Pender Island in British Columbia, Canada. Dylan lived there for several years and has wanted to share the New Year's Lantern festival with me for some time.
The entire week was wonderful. Pender is such a haven, and its people couldn't be more warm and welcoming. From hiking in the forests and along the beaches, to strolling through the alleys of Victoria's China Town in search of sesame balls, to the fabulous lights of Butchert Gardens, to the Lantern Festival, a wonderful time was had by all.
And I even got a swanky new toque.
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