The family arrived minus most of their luggage which apparently went to Kingston. But by the time we were done with dinner AA had delivered them to the Castle. Dad is much more frail than he was 5 years ago at our wedding. This so close on the heels of losing Louie and I can't help but worry. After getting the parents settled at Treehouse and the siblings at the castle we regrouped for dinner at Just Natural. It used to be a nice walk from the castle but now it's deep on the west end, past Out of Town bakery. It was dark so we couldn't see beyond the lights strung through the trees but it seemed much bigger than the old place and every bit as intimate and magical as ever. We had run into Theresa in town the previous day and I told her we'd be bringing the fam up to meet them. She immediately took to dad and guided him and supported him over the uneven path, and treated him like a king the whole evening. The food was wonderful, I had the lobster, the drinks tasty and the vibe unmatched. Christine and Emile posed for pictures afterward and hugs all around. Hope to get back up there in daylight to really see the place.
Yesterday was my brother John's 35th birthday. We are 20 years apart minus 2 days. He chose Kuyaba for dinner and we called for pick up. The last few times we've been there we had been disappointed both in the service and the food but last night everything was rock solid. When they are on their game they are hard to beat.
After that it was back to the Castle for everyone for cake and ice cream. Donna had bought a delicious chocolate cake in town and vanilla ice cream. The perfect night cap. Today Alexandra and the sibs are going horse back riding in the hills and I think a Canoe web cast might be in our future but you just never know.
Bless...
Ed
