Category Archives: Comox BC

Miracle Beach Again

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday we returned to Miracle Beach. What a beautiful combination of beach… …and forest. We stopped for lunch at Salmon Point Resort. The restaurant was an unexpected delight. We both had salmon burgers – 5 oz. filets of fresh salmon … Continue reading →

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Return to Strathcona

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday we returned to Strathcona Provincial Park. We also returned to Paradise Meadows, but to hike some different trails than last time. This time we hiked to Battleship Lake via one side of the meadows and returned via the other … Continue reading →

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My Recent Work

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Paul

While we do walk every day, I still have time to practice ukulele and paint or draw. I’ve been working on some new songs in a book given to me by our friend, Janet. She found 40 Hits of Our … Continue reading →

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Miracle Beach

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Paul

Today we returned to Miracle Beach Provincial Park. We asked the young woman at the information center how it got that name, but she didn’t know. Some online research revealed that it was named because a small stand of old … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Neighborhood

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Paul

Here are some pics from another walk in our neighborhood. The trail begins in a small nature park/bird sanctuary and then connects to the city’s river trail along the estuary. We have walked this trailed many times and each day … Continue reading →

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Light in the Forest

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Paul

Today we returned to Seal Bay Nature Park. It was sunny and threatening to get to 80F! There are a few choices of trails. We chose to stay in the woods where the sunshine came through the canopy, creating light … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Paul

We have had a busy few days since my last post. Sunday was Canada Day with lots of activities here and a return of sunshine. There was a battle of the bands, food trucks, and fun for kids at the … Continue reading →

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Miracle Beach Optimism

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Paul

Today we lounged around to let the morning showers abate. After a quick lunch we headed north to Miracle Beach. The windshield wipers beat a rhythm and it did not look like a great day for the beach. However, we … Continue reading →

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1000 Shades of Green

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Paul

This morning we took a hike at the Seal Bay Nature Park. The trails meander through a beautiful second growth forest (I estimate about 70 years) to a rocky beach inhabited by bald eagles and herons. Along the way we … Continue reading →

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An Outing

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday we met friend and fellow artist, Brian, for lunch and a visit to the place he is staying. Brian, who introduced us to this area, has been coming to the Comox Valley for decades. He stays with a friend … Continue reading →