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

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.

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

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

Garden Plans for Me

My wanderings are

giving me new ideas for 

my garden now 

and in the future

so luscious