Cowichan Bay - What constitutes a Backyard in Cow Bay

Cowichan Bay (Cow Bay to the locals) is nothing if not "funky". It's fun to contemplate what it would be like to have a backyard as depicted here. 

What constitutes a Backyard in Cowichan Bay (2011-05-21)

Van Anda, Texada Island - Fishing Pier Perspective

It was late in August and I was camping at Mouat Bay with Barb, Sean, Lee, and a cast of thousands (#exaggeration). Camping on the western side of Texada Island generally also includes a trip to Van Anda, on the eastern shore. And, when in Van Anda, a stop at the pier is "must see BC".

Vanada, Texada Island - Fishing Pier Perspective (2012-08-27)

Nanoose Bay - Trail leading to Clam Beds

Hanne had heard that moonsnail shells were to be found in abundance at the Nanoose Bay beach. On a low tide in early July, we drove out to have a look and for Hanne to go "collecting". She was in luck. By a small parking lot, this little trail leads to the beach.

When walking about at lower tides, be careful to respect the various commercial clam/oyster beds in the area.

Nanoose Bay - Trail leading to Clam Beds (2012-07-06)

Nanoose - Moorcroft Regional Park; Old Cabins

For what seemed like several years, there was discussion in the local newspapers about what do to with the old Moorecroft property. I had know idea about the what or where of this property. Finally, when I heard that it had been absorbed into the Nanaimo Regional Park system (of which I'm a huge fan), I decided we'd have a look. It was a pleasant walk, and one that we've done several times since the first visit. In this postcard, a view of one of the many small cabins that will be systemically removed from the site (safety and maintenance cost concerns,  believe).

Quadra Island - Sailing past the Rebecca Spit Light

Since Britta had a few days off, we decided on a camping trip up Vancouver Island. Up island, however, meant rain clouds the further north we got. We looked eastward and noticed brighter skies over Quadra Island, and brighter yet beyond that. Beyond that, as far as our world was concerned, meant Cortes island. So, that where we headed. While on the ferry for Whaletown, on Cortes Island, my camera caught this sailboat passing by the navigation light at Rebecca Spit on cotrtes Island.

Quadra Island - the Rebecca Spit Light (2011-07-11)

Cowichan Valley - Stopping for coffee at Whippletree Junction

It had been a few years since we'd stopped at Whippletree Junction, just south of Duncan, BC. After a recent trip to Victoria, on our way back home, we turned off the highway for another look. A great place for photos of old, colourful buildings.

Coffee and shopping at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)