Cottage Time

All photos taken on May 17, 2022. Staying a few days in a cottage surrounded by nature can’t really make time stand still, but it can help slow life down a bit. All too often, we choose to hustle and bustle about, keeping busy with mundane tasks and we think we are accomplishing important work.

Nanaimo Interlude

All photos taken on May 16, 2022. We were last here on July 22, 2021, but here is the scoop on this small city. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new Blog Site.

End of an Era

Photos taken on a variety of dates. It is indeed a sad day and the end of an era. After 18 years in business on Whyte Avenue, our favourite restaurant, Langano Skies (Ethiopian cuisine) closed their doors to guests on June 19/22. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new

Benji, the Wonder Dog’s New Cape

All photos taken on February 4, 2021. While we were in Vancouver, we did our best to help B & K out by driving them to appointments, walking Benji and shopping for groceries and meals. From time to time, we could all use a helping hand. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here

Rainy Day Reprieve

All photos taken on January 30, 2022. Due to a rainy day, our explorations were limited. We did head over to B & K’s for a visit, arriving just in time to see a sunset with a promise of a better tomorrow. To continue reading, please click here. Alternatively, click here to go to new

Forest Walk

All photos taken on January 29, 2022. After our morning saunter to Coal Harbour and lunch, we picked up B, K and Benji, the Wonder Dog at their place and headed for the hills. Well, mountains actually. Vancouver is surrounded on one side by the ocean and on two others by the mountains, presenting many

Road Trip – This Never Gets Old

All photos taken on October 8, 2021 at Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort. This Never Gets Old © No better way to end a fun day with family dear on holiday, than watching nature’s fiery display. This never gets old, I have to say!

Road Trip – Benji’s Tale? Tail? Tale!

All photos taken on October 8, 2021 at Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort. My Hoomins asked me to tell you all about my favourite moments from this cottage stay. So, without further ado here are Benji, the Wonder Dog’s Highlights.

Road Trip – Beechey Head

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are viewing on your phone is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken on October 8, 2021 during our hike in East Sooke Regional Park. In the afternoon, we climbed in the car for the 20 minute, 14.1 km (8

Road Trip – Pike Point & Beach

NOTE: This post contains slideshows and if you are viewing on your phone is best viewed direct from the SITE, rather than in the READER. All photos taken on October 8, 2021, during our hike in East Sooke Regional Park. We set off to do a couple of easier hikes today. The first was just