The Abbey on the Hill

Last Sunday we decided to meet up with the kids at the Abbey,
perched on a hill, overlooking the highway we take from Mission to the lakehouse
on Hatzic Island.
 

The Westminster Abbey bell tower carillon plays at regular hours, and can be heard
in the surrounding areas, including Hatzic community.

Its melodious bells chimed as the kids climbed on the steps . . .
wishing they could go to the top.

A bit of co-operation here for a shot.

We took turns appreciating the serene quietness and unique architecture in the chapel

and then took the trail leading to the bluff on the Abbey grounds.

 We stopped at this fence overlooking the Fraser River . . .
 

a view, inspiring awe, much like the feeling in the quietness of a sanctuary.

Looking east over part of Mission and beyond.

We headed back to our vehicles, carrying on down the hill and back on the highway
for a Sunday Faspa at the lakehouse.

After dinner around the campfire, tire swings, climbing the apple tree
and chasing a ball around . . .
it was time to say goodnight.

And as usual, from the highway going home, we caught a few last glimpses
of the bell tower up on the hill.