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Our Final Week on Vancouver Island

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Paul

Since our third week ended with a sunset view out of our condo windows after our evening arrival in Victoria, it is only fitting that this final week begin with the same view the next morning. The view is Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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Our Third Week on Vancouver Island

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul

Our third and last week at our little cottage by the sea gave us more flowers… Some great hikes into a nearby wetland at Seal Bay Nature Park… A day high up in the mountains hiking the meadows and around … Continue reading →

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Our Second Week On Vancouver Island

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Paul

Our second week on the island’s eastern shore began with trying to see the northern lights. Although the maps showed that we were just on the edge of possible viewing and the nights were clear, we didn’t see them. However, … Continue reading →

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Return to Vancouver Island

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Paul

A year has passed since we last visited Vancouver Island so it was time to return. In the first week of June we returned to the Comox Valley and the wonderful little cottage on the seashore that we rented last … Continue reading →

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Another Week On Vancouver Island

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Paul

Yes, we spent last week on the island as well. Alas, we have now returned home. The last task is to assemble photos of the week and create a post. Our VRBO cottage was outstanding…ample room, great amenities, just 50 … Continue reading →

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A Week On Vancouver Island

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Paul

After our week in Victoria we headed north to Comox, BC. A stop for lunch at the Chemainus Bakery filled our tummies along the way. Then we continued past Nanaimo, Courtenay, and Comox to our little cabin by the sea. … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Powered Sailboat

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Paul

Some have expressed interest/confusion/disbelief about pedal-powered sailboats. Therefore, I am posting a couple of short videos of two boats coming into Victoria’s inner harbor after sailing from Port Townsend, WA in the 2023 Race To Alaska. The leader should reach … Continue reading →

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More from Victoria, B.C. Last Week

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Paul

More pics from our week in Victoria. The previous post included pics from Paul’s camera. These are from Jean’s camera. Again we begin with a visit to Beacon Hill Park. Then a walk toward downtown with flowers along the way … Continue reading →

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Victoria, British Columbia

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Paul

Last week we were in Victoria, BC, one of our favorite destinations. Our first day we went to Beacon Hill Park, a must see in this city. Of course we made a return visit later in the week. The flowers … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Birthday Week at the Beach and a Sad Goodbye

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Paul

Last week we traveled to the Long Beach Peninsula in SW Washington. This has become an annual tradition to celebrate Jean’s birthday. Our condo had a great view of the ocean. We spent several afternoons walking on the beach. There … Continue reading →

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