Author: isobel cunningham
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Here we are, Liz and I, on a few days’ vacation, staying at a lovely place called the Seahorse. It is close to the ferry dock so we found it quite easily yesterday. The hostess, who made this lovely driftwood sculpture, told us that when she was on the ferry over, the captain stopped the…
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with this much driftwood, you’re bound to run into someone who catches your eye. I never noticed he had a sidekick right under his beak! She didn’t even turn around. I left strictly alone. At the bench where I take a rest. Not a talkative chap but I feel he’s keeping an eye on me.…
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This picture is taken from a spot where my daughter often stops to “ calm down” and I can see why. We tried sitting on a bench but we were not dressed for the cold wind off the sea. Maybe you can see a black spot on the shore which is, in fact, an intrepid…
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And it is beautiful. Not too hot and still lots of clear skies. Woodpeckers are still doing their thing Since I came to the Island there has not been one day of rain but next week when Elizabeth and I are going out to stay on one of the gulf islands… rain is forecast. We’ll…
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Yesterday was a lovely day and my daughter wanted a day out. She loves the trail along Hornby cliffs so we set off to catch the nine o’clock ferry to Denman Island ( interlocking ferries) the nine O’clock was full so we had to wait an hour outside à shop and coffee place that does…
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Yesterday was a perfectly sunny day. It is such a joy to walk along this quiet trail. I meet the occasional dog walker but not many people. There are salmon fishers out knee or waist- high in the calm waters of the strait. There are herons walking along at the edge, fishing too. Soon it…
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August on Vancouver Island
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But it is windy and 14 degrees so not time to sit out yet! I am the guest of my dear friend, Masha Tkachuk up on Lac Labelle. The beauty of this few days’ stay is catching up with the news of our families and just sitting, laughing, remembering together. Masha now lives in the…
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I’ll be doing tours at the end of this month. Here’s the schedule for people in Montreal who are inclined to attend. See the museum website for entrance fees and specials for those under 25.See you downtown!
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already drawing colour from the blazing sun. Admired by walkers shielded by broad-brimmed hats or parasols Already berries and nuts start to appear Midsummer Day hardly passed and nature points the way. As we revel in heat, swimming, bike rides, long walks. a belladonna vine – deadly nightshade The slant of the sun a fraction…
