Everyone trusted that my friends had prepared the way and would make sure we had a comfortable stay. First of all, let me say that I've lived in downtown Toronto, Ontario for over twenty years. Spillimacheen boasts a fully accessible cabin. I had the most relaxing and comfortable vacation I've had in a long, long time, thanks to all the diligence and care put into the renovations of this cabin. But ramps, wood and roll-in showers aren't all that make Spillimacheen accessible.
Accessibility is also a frame of mind.
The fact is, my whole family was made to feel welcome and part of the community. Jars of homemade preserves, wholesome grains, tasty breads, tea, milk, whatever we needed, was ours for the asking. The Office Back to my reality, in downtown Toronto, the phone rings. Government staff feel that Spillimacheen relates only to a tiny pocket of people in the community. I had a wonderful holiday.