We are back from our road trip, and now to download the photos, do a wee edit, create a blog and post my photo a day challenge for you to enjoy... along with unpacking, laundry, and going outside to see what my garden aka jungle plants have been doing while we were away!
Day 197
Road Trip from Prince George BC to Vancouver Island to visit Roberts mom.This trip is about a 8 hour trip not including the BC Ferry crossing to the Island. There are so many beautiful picturesque stops along the way which would result in a longer road trip.
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| Fraser Canyon and the mighty Fraser River |
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| Two of Seven tunnels in the Fraser Canyon |
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| Queen of Oak Bay |
Day 198
We arrived at Shawnigan Lake the evening before. We started the day with coffee and the view of the lake before starting on a few chores for Roberts mom. We took a break and did a walk about. Being here at this wonderful place is so extraordinary to me! I love the old growth cedars, fungi, wild flowers, deer, rabbits, squirrels and so many birds singing. It will be hard to leave this beautiful place behind.
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| A few of the many wild flowers |
Day 199
Today is my grand daughter Aleah's birthday. After phoning her and wishing Aleah a very Happy tenth Birthday, we went to visit more family.
They do not have a lake, but they have a mountain which we climbed to see the view.
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| To Aleah, no matter where you are or how old you get.. remember when you snuggle in this blanket, it is a hug from me! |
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| View of Pedder Bay and beyond the Pacific Ocean |
Day 200
I love starting the day with coffee on the deck or on the dock. The lake was full of 'Summer People' playing with their motorized water toys.
We did some chores long the beach which gave us a good excuse to play and swim in the water.
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| Snorkeling |
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| Fun at the lake |
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| The Sunset |
Day 201
Today is the last day at the lake. We wanted to make sure all those chores were done for Roberts mom before we had that last swim. Once again, I had my morning coffee at the beach watching the 'summer people' playing on the water.
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| Good Morning Summer People |
Day 202
One more view of the lake as we say farewell. I try not like to say good-bye because to me that sounds so final.
We arrive into Nanaimo BC in time for ice cream at the Quay! Then we checked into the hotel and connected with Nathan, Grace, Donnie and Audrey to make some plans while we are here.
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| Last Morning at the Lake |
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| Hello Nanaimo |
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| Lily |
Day 203 Good Morning Nanaimo BC. After breakfast we headed down to the Quay to spend some time watching people fishing for crab, sailing around the harbor and walking in the park. What a beautiful day!  |
| Lens Ball photo of Nanaimo BC |
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| On Newcastle Island ~ view of Nanaimo Harbor |
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| Walking the beach on Newcastle Island |
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| Audrey, Grandma Julie and Donnie photo by Grace |
Day 204
After breakfast we decided to check out downtown Nanaimo BC. There are several very interesting shops that if you had time it would be worth checking out. With Covid-19 these unique shops open later and because we had a swim/beach combing date with Donnie and Audrey at Departure Bay Beach we didn't stay very long.
We did find some street art and I took a couple of photographs of my favorite.
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| Street Art Downtown Nanaimo BC |
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| The tide went out and we found many shells ~ Donnie in the back ground A different view of Departure Bay |
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| Audrey and Grandma Selfie |
Day 205
Today we headed back to the main land. We said farewell to Nanaimo BC, the grand kids, the sunrise and the sun sets. We will return.
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| Last Sunrise View of Nanaimo Harbor taken from Hotel Window |
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| Port Mann Bridge~ Black and White |
I used my cell phone to take this photo as we were crossing the bridge.
Day 206
Today is my oldest grandson's 15th Birthday. It has become a tradition this year that each of the grand kids receive a handmade blanket from me as their gift.
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| For Ashton~ no matter how old you get, when you snuggle in this blanket remember, it is a hug from me! |
I am currently reading a novel about the heroine who made a trip to Ireland to visit her ancestral home. Thinking to my own family and its history, we do not have such a place. As I sit here admiring "The Big House". I realize that this house, this home was built by my children and my grand children's ancestors and there are still family members living here. Now if those walls and windows could speak.
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| built in 1921 ~ Ancestral Home |
We had a wonderful trip filled with many more stories and photographs. Now its back to reality...
Thank you for taking a peek at my photo challenge!
Until tomorrow!
Jewels
"Sometimes the best therapy is a Long Drive and Music."
It is all about finding your Yin and Yang. Friends and Family is one of the most important, if not the most important thing in our lives. Taking time to appreciate your loved ones is something that should not be taken for granted. Life can be pretty boring without someone to share your adventures with. There may be many miles between family and friends but they are always close in your heart. Cherish your human connections.
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