Mary's (Cinnamon) Rolls

Over two years ago, we went to a brunch and had amazing cinnamon buns. Like any pastry-lover would, I procured the recipe. Since then I've been persistently threatening to make them, to no avail. So after years gone-by, including 11 weeks in COVID limbo, we finnnnnaaalllllyy have some ooey-gooey deliciousness! 

Using the recipe from Lil Luna.com, I was feeling confident. Anchorman Ty, who was feeling especially Saturday-night-self-isolation-bored and coupled with general disbelief that this moment was actually, finally happening, will be debuting his short film in this year's Cannes Film Fest. 

For those who are interested in an advance screening... 

A Sprint Across Canada

After a *slight change of plans, we had 10 days to pack-up, leave Albania, reinstate our Canadian driver's licences, buy a car and bolt across the country...arriving just in time to start the new school year in British Columbia. Logistically it was a bit of a nightmare, but when opportunity comes knocking, it's time to forget about sleep and practicalities, and make big moves!

A big shout-out to all the people who supported our manic-ness- From the best neighbours, Mel, Adi & Coco who helped us in Albania, our Mom who patiently chauffeured us around looking for cars, Uncle Paul and cousin Meg&Kyle for wonderful catch-ups and comfy places to rest our weary bones, and Corinne and Eli for being them and welcoming us with a beyond convenient home-sweet-home, big bowls of vegetables (needed after eating McD's for four days) and a their cheerleading! Cue acceptance speech music...

So, we've taken 4 days, 47 driving hours, 4,550km and condensed it into 5 minutes of video, which, to be honest might even be way more airtime than required. As you'll note, we didn't stop for landmarks, monuments, or fun of any kind. We just drove. and drove. and drove... while occasionally taking pictures/videos out of our increasingly bug-splattered windshield.