Saturday, June 9, 2012

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.




Friday, June 8, 2012

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




Thursday, June 7, 2012

Half the fun is getting there


Gabriola Island is a 20 minute ferry ride
from Nanaimo.

Part of the fun is the getting there.

As you can imagine, you can't take pictures and drive at the same time.

I did well and got to the dock 25 minutes 
before the ferry departed.



Once you have your post in line, people get out of there cars
and visit with neighbours
walk there dogs
or rush across the street to London Drugs
and pick up last minute items


I ended up at the front on the ferry and watched the big BC Ferry heading to Vancouver 
cross my path.
I managed to drive off the boat and not run over anyone's toes
or end up in the harbour.

I tried to act like and islander, but I'm
not sure I was able to pull off that act.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Sights and wanderings


In Ontario, we see to do battle with colour.
Oh yes, it can be achieved it you are prepared to ensure
your pots and gardens get enough water, 
not so much sun that they shrivel.
Beds need to be prepared and cared for.
not in Victoria.
These icelandic poppies where growing in mass, in the lawn, just were they grew


These just grew in some space in the rock




along a driveway, next to a wooden fence


Along the sidewalk


Along the roof of the porch


Under a veranda


garden pots and wind chimes


And,  It seem that VW van never rust 
or go out of style.

these are only two of many I've seen.
Sadly, these two didn't have Kayak racks.

There are alot of paddlers in BC


Tuesday, June 5, 2012

My Kind of Real Estate - Part 2


The character homes 
in the James Bay area of Victoria
are
FABULOUS


You don't want your home
confused for your neighbours


Homes with personality 


Outstanding

Monday, June 4, 2012

Garden Plans for Me


My wanderings are
giving me new ideas for 
my garden now 
and in the future


so luscious






Sunday, June 3, 2012

My kind of real estate





I love the float homes on the wharf.
Individuality is the order of the day.
Bold and beautiful
fun and funky
Totally cool.