Tag Archives: nature

My Inner Geek

I admit it  – I am a Trekkie.  I have been since I was 12 years old and raced home to watch the original in re-runs after school. I grew up believing in and influenced by the idea’s and beliefs … Continue reading

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The Birds and the Bee’s and the Flowers and the Tree’s

This weekend was all about the quiet and the high notes that make up our lives. Herons on the beach; Eagles on high; Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds and the Spotted Towhees in the trees serenade us as we walk by.  Hummingbirds and bees … Continue reading

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A One Day Holiday

Saturday morning and afternoon of last weekend became a one day holiday – spent travelling down island to Nanaimo from Campbell River! We took the old Highway from Campbell River and admired the scenery stopping here and there to take pictures.   … Continue reading

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Betwixt and Between

  That was our walk today.  Betwixt and between the rain showers. Today, we walked through Bowen Park and the Hailey Rhododendron Grove.  I hadn’t been there in a few weeks and really wanted to see how close the Grove … Continue reading

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Expansion – Explosion

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Spring Fling – Trilliums and Foliage – Beach Estates Park

The ravine that is Beach Estates Park was alive with birdsong as we walked down the trail towards the water.  The stream was gurgling and burbling as it moved beside us, tumbling towards the falls and the bottom of the … Continue reading

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Neckpoint – Pure Gorgeous.

    A gorgeous morning and a gorgeous walk, followed by a not so gorgeous afternoon.  The sun is shining now, but earlier I thought that the skies were going to descend. I baked cookies, did some dyeing – did … Continue reading

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Victoria Travelogue – Part Three – Beacon Hill Park

Beacon Hill Park is my favorite place in Victoria.  I spent only 2 hours there this trip, but it is Spring and the Park is Magical. The Heron’s are nesting at this time of year and the I saw many … Continue reading

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Taking Stock

Of the Garden A friend – who knows about gardens – was over for dinner yesterday.  She and I toured the back yard and surveyed Sophie’s potholes and my attempts at planting from last year. It was mostly good news! … Continue reading

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Early Spring Gallery – birds, buds and blossoms

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Bowen Park and Woodstream

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