Most of you probably know that I did a coffee making course before leaving for Canada . Those who worked with me know that I really supported (a) local business by purchasing and preparing coffee at Aladdin’s kebab shop in Tawa. My new financial 'sinkhole' is Gerry’s Gelato. Gerry, the owner of the coffee shop, is just a couple of years older than me; he parties with the Pano seasonal staff, and also happens to be the mayor of Invermere! Gerry is kind enough to let me buy and make my own coffee, and he has shown me how to make a leaf pattern while pouring milk into an espresso. It’s quite an art, and I have only had one or two 'successes' so far.