Category Archives: BC

Three New Paintings

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Paul

Yes, I have been painting in between our hikes and day trips. There are many things here to inspire paintings. Here are three I’ve finished in the last couple of weeks. I love the grasses along the seashore. These I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged | 4 Comments

Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Paul

Another day, another scenic hike. This took us to Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, just a few miles south of the Little Qualicum River we visited the other day. In addition to the falls, the trail meanders through an old … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Little Qualicum River

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Paul

One day we took a trip over to Little Qualicum River Falls Provincial Park. Each time we come to this place we discover new things to see. The trees change, the light comes from different angles, new plants surprise us, … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

An Overnight to Victoria

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Paul

We took an overnight trip to Victoria. Originally the plan was to meet some friends there and then they would drive back to Courtenay with us. However, when illness intervened and they could not come the plans changed. We decided … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | 2 Comments

A Few Artworks

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Paul

Yes, we have been sketching and painting up here on Vancouver Island as a few of you have asked. Here are pics of some of my efforts.     I have some other sketches done while walking and have other … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Music, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Nymph Falls

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Paul

We’ve been walking every day, doing some painting, and playing some music. I played once more on Sunday evening at Roy’s Towne Pub. What a great group of musicians! The open mike is hosted by Judy and Bruce Wing, an … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Music, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Strathcona Provincial Park

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Paul

Today we visited Paradise Meadows in Strathcona Provincial Park. The flowers are just beginning to bloom as the remnants of the winter snowfall were still in evidence. The fairest flower in the meadow always seemed to be nearby! She even … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Christmas Lights

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Paul

As our friends in western Washington know, walking to see the Christmas lights was not possible last evening. The same wind storm that hit the Seattle area came into Victoria just as we were preparing to take a night time … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | 2 Comments

Winter at Abkhazi Garden

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Paul

No rain today and even a bit of sunshine. Therefore, this was the day for Abkhazi Garden. This little gem owned and operated by the Land Conservancy of B.C., is one of our favorites in Victoria. We were not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Abkhazi Garden, Art, B.C., BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | Tagged | 2 Comments

Rainy December Day in Beacon Hill Park

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Paul

Today we walked from our condo on Victoria’s harbor to Beacon Hill Park through intermittent rainfall. The route goes through the James Bay neighborhood, an area filled with lovely Victorian homes and some marvelously designed new ones. However, the real … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | 4 Comments