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.
8 comments:
Great photos of the eagles - they are reallyy majestic birds. Those snow scenes would definitely look good with temps well into the 30's.
Wow - such beauty and serenity!
I enjoyed that very much, thank you. One of those places I always intended to visit but never did.
Stunning images you are sharing. I live on the mainland and am in awe every day of the beauty all around. I know the island has even more spectacular beautiful all along the coastline. I'm so glad to hear how much you love it here. I also love Australia where I've visited a few times.
Oh, oh, oh...I now live in Alberta, but I spent most of my life on the west coast of British Columbia. I worked in Vancouver, and my parents spent the last part of their retirement on "The Island" near Comox, so your photos brought back so many memories.
In your photos, the mountains on The Island seem to be almost as big as the ones on Vancouver's north shore.
Now, I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I loved Australia when I visited it many years ago with my much-younger brother. He's an artist, so he was a perfect travel companion, always keeping an eye open for a good photo opportunity. We spent most of our visit in Queensland, but did make time for Sydney, and a play at the Opera House.
We could call it a cultural exchange, you and I.
Thanks for the memories.
Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Valerie, wonderful and beautiful pictures #southerndaydreameroutdoorwednesday I just started blogging 3 weeks ago and wrote a post on my winter day trip to Mt. Rigi, Switzerland if you get a chance please read it and let me know your feedback in comments section Thanks, Manisha Have a great Thanksgiving with your family !!
https://www.modlotus.com/mt-rigi-winter-day-trip-zurich/
It sure is a beautiful place and your photos are super good. I am happy to view Canada through your blog so that I can stay warm here. (I have been there a few times)
Great photos here!
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