Adventures in Canada

Arrived home (Adelaide, South Australia) a few days ago, after another wonderful adventure on Vancouver Island, British Columbia in Canada - this time for an amazing 3 months.

Since it wasn't easy for me to post photos to my blog site, thought I would begin playing "catch up" now. 

It was Summer when I arrived in Comox - 26C 

 Sunset from Goose Spit a narrow waterfront park at one end of Comox Harbour

 Comox Lake and Glacier

 Entrance to nearby Lazo Marsh woods

 One of several trails through the woods

 Another section of the trail

 I continue to be fascinated by the erectness and height of the trees!

 Signage at the entrance

 A pair of Bald Eagles adjacent to Lazo Beach

 A pretty growth of Poppies on a property fronting the beach

I anticipate resuming regular blog posts again, so you too (hopefully) can share in the delights of Vancouver Island, BC

With appreciation to the faithful team who keep

Our World Tuesday

up and running !

Missing Canada

It's now nine months since my return from a 2-month house sit in the Comox Valley

on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia in Canada.

The experience has left an indelible imprint on my heart. While being very grateful for having had the opportunity to enjoy the island and its beauty on not one, or two, but three occasions,

it continues to beckon (especially at this time of the year when they are heading into Winter and here in South Australia we are bearing up under temperatures in the high 30sC!).

Until my next visit in the middle of 2018, sorting, reviewing and preparing a photobook of that last trip will feed my yearning to be there!

If you've not travelled to that part of the world, perhaps the following shots will give you a taste of life in the land of the maple leaf ......

A juvenile bald eagle

Just one section of the Vancouver Island Ranges

Just a rural barn

A place for contemplation at Lazo Beach

The rugged shoreline along the ocean side of Goose Spit

A magnificent mature Bald Eagle

Englishman River Falls

This scene takes my breath away every time I see it - Vancouver city is dwarfed by the spectacular Rocky Mountains

This young deer was grazing in my friend's back garden

Don't think the owner will be taking the boat out any time soon!

The place to buy fresh fish and prawns

Great meals, inviting ambience and fabulous views from this pub!

An American Robin

Well, that might suffice for today - hope you enjoyed the journey.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday and

Outdoor Wednesday with grateful thanks to the hosts of both sites.

Paradise Meadows

Paradise Meadows in beautiful Strathcona Provincial Park on

Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Linking up with James'  Weekend Reflection

More snow

I couldn't help getting carried away taking shots of my snow-laden surrounds on Vancouver Island in March this year (it being a rarity in Adelaide, South Australia - my usual place of residence).

 

 The entrance to Salish Park

 Taken through the window but it still conveys, I believe, a sense of the magical atmosphere at night

 

 

 

 

This reminded me of an Alpine scene!

 Linking up with Susan at Outdoor Wednesday

Decor options

While exploring the town of Courtenay in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island late last year, I was delighted to discover TAB Imports, a store offering a fabulous range of décor options.

 

 

. . . and this sign totally expresses my experience of life on Vancouver Island !! 

 



 

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