We're packed and ready to go

It's been awhile since I post to this blog.

We've been incredibly busy purging and packing.

and packing and purging - 

and purging- 

and purging.

It has been physically, and emotionally draining.

Many tears have been shed but

we have packed the pod and it is on the road.

Even our Moose and sad to be leaving our home

in search of our new abode.

I'll be posting our travels west

during the days and weeks to come.

Beach Cruising on Gabriola Island

Cruising around Descanso Bay Regional Park

Still no whales or sea lions.

I've got my eyes pealed, and I'm ready

But, in the meantime

Check out the beach here at Descanso Bay.

Right out of a BC Tourism ad.

I love love love tidal pools.

This one (they all do) has lots of tiny crabs and fish.

the water in them is very warm. 

No sea stars yet.

Exploring the beaches on Gabriola Island

pathway to the public access

north shore looking towards Nanaimo

I thought this looked like a skull

North shore facing east

What water can do to rock.  Amazing

Ferry heading to Vancouver

Heading to Fisherman's Warf

Hoping the weather remains nice today.

Planning on heading to the warf

to see the float home

and the harbour seals.

Very civilized and very calm.

Of course,

 there will also be 

tea.

Nanaimo Bars in Nanaimo

These bad boys are pretty rich.

Seriously rich in fact.

I may need to have a nap after eating just one.

Being in Nanaimo, B.C. (birthplace of this treat) I feel it would be rude 

not to sample at least one while I am there.

The city of Nanaimo has a link to 

the Nanaimo Bar Trail, a map and directory

of the location of all the variations

of this treat in the harbour city.

I printed my copy yesterday so I may plan 

my exploration of the Old City Quarter.

BC adventures

I'm heading back to BC for two weeks.

Sadly, my husband is unable to travel with

me so I am travelling alone conducting

recognisance for our big move in a years time.

After researching the region and the communities

we are thinking about Naniamo and Gabriola Island.

After all the reading and research and I so exciting about actually

stepping off of the ferry and seeing all the spots that 

I have read so much about.

Check here often, and I am taking my Mac with with so there

will be many updates on my adventure.