I was spending some time at Kalaloch at the coast in the Olympic National Park. The weather was pretty good, we just had a few showers. Didn’t get a …
Almost Sunset
Another stunning photo from Allan J Jones. I hope you stop by his blog for a look at his beautiful collection.
I’m closely watching for good spring signs. Here are a few.
More and stronger signs will soon be appearing!
A Sunday evening stroll took me on …
… a path next to the lake …
… and another through the Japanese garden.
Happy Monday.
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging viewers to share them and help save our unique home from human carelessness …
#ScenicSaturday 23rd March 2024
A beautiful stream, courtesy of Stuart Aken.
We’re having a rainy weekend. It’s a very slow, soaking rain that’s excellent for our officially still-dry conditions – thankfully this area was removed from the drought list in January – so I’m definitely not going to complain about it, especially as the temperature is still relatively warm.
I’ll be happy to see the return of some sun, though …
… which is supposed to occur by Monday.
Happy Sunday.
A lovely blue spring view of Okanagan Lake …
… with Penticton to the left in the distance …
… ahhh, spring!
Happy Thursday.
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail is a 660 km decommissioned passenger train line that used to run through southern British Columbia from Hope to Castlegar between 1910-1964.
It continued to be in operation as a freight line until 1989 and after it fell out of use, the tracks were removed and it was re-purposed as a hiking, running, walking and biking trail.
M and I have walked chunks of it in all seasons; it has terrific views with the Columbia Mountains to the east and the Okanagan Mountains to the west.
The KVR is also part of the Trans Canada Trail, a cross-country network of trails, waterways and roadways that stretches from the Atlantic to the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.
The Trans Canada Trail, at 24,000 km, is the longest multi-use trail system in the world.
We love having this trail almost at our doorstep and are so happy that 35 years ago, a group of forward-looking people decided to band together to re-purpose an old rail line.
Happy Tuesday.
We have had several days of lovely weather followed by a beautifully warm weekend. Everything is beginning to sprout and grow!
I hope I’m not too anticipatory, but I think we might have spring on our hands!
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging viewers to share them and help save our unique home from human carelessness …
#ScenicSaturday 16th March 2024:
A lovely stand of birch trees in the Forest of Dean, courtesy of Stuart Aken.
We recently had company come to stay for a few days, and we lucked out with some beautiful weather.
We visited a winery near Kelowna where, although the vines hadn’t awakened yet and the opposite mountain tops still had snow, the sun was warm and inviting.
With a little wine, we sat outside, enjoying the warmth, view and soft breeze.
It was such a lovely and relaxing spring day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️
In the Net! - Pictures and Stories of Life 