There are those events in life that bring pain and storms – storms of emotions that are challenging to navigate through, even with the help of a compass. As we move through the storm, we may not see the clearing ahead. We forget the calm after the storm because we’re doing everything we can in…
Tag: Campbell River
Ripple Rock Trail – Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The Story of Ripple Rock Ripple Rock, or “Old Rip” as it was called – was one of the most “notorious marine hazards in North America”. The twin-peaked rock in Seymour Narrows took many ships and lives. In 1958, the largest man-made, non-nuclear explosion in history removed the rock, allowing for safe passage. The Trail…
Half Marathon Goal – Postponed to 2021
Half Marathon My goal was to run the Valley Harvest Half Marathon, on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 21.1km. However, I won’t be in Nova Scotia for the marathon, so I had to withdraw. Rethinking Goal – New Half Marathon As my husband and I transition from British Columbia to settle in Nova…
End of Summer Moments – Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Garden Harvest Sunsets White-tailed Deer Random Moments Central Saanich This picture was taken at the marina in Central Saanich. Michael and I ended up here during a wrong turn on our way home from the airport in Victoria! Smoke From the U.S. Wildfires Rainbows S, 🌈
My Adventure With Six White-Tailed Deer
Mama Deer I arrived at a friend’s home to take photos of my husband’s co-owed airplane stored in a barn on the property. When I pulled into the driveway, I was greeted by a deer! She didn’t seemed bothered by me, in the least. I was able to get pretty close to her. I thought…
McIvor Lake – Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Hot Summer Days A great way to spend a hot summer day is at the lake! McIvor Lake is a short drive from downtown Campbell River, and a real hangout for locals with lots of activity both on and along the shores of the beautiful lake. There is the main beach and lots of little…
Humpback Whales – Sutil Channel, Discovery Islands Archipelago
Big Animal Encounters I joined a four hour whale watching tour with Big Animal Encounters. Dressed in warm dry suits, we boarded the zodiac, Fast Forward and headed out towards Sutil Channel, a channel within the Discovery Islands archipelago. Humpback Whales Today’s humpbacks were sleepy and lazy, slowly swimming around the channel. The only bit…
Orcas – Sutil Channel, Discovery Islands Archipelago
Big Animal Encounters I joined a four hour whale watching tour with Big Animal Encounters. Dressed in warm dry suits, we boarded the zodiac, Fast Forward and headed out towards Sutil Channel, a channel within the Discovery Islands archipelago. Orcas This was a surprising visit, as our captain indicated that orcas are not regular visitors…