Bits and Pieces : June 2013

Hi! Here is the monthly post where I put the shots which didn't find a home in any other post during the month. I try to make them interesting and I hope you think they are.

Family Gathering in the Country

A definite highlight of our voyage to Canada's west coast was this particular day, when we travelled to Vancouver Island and had the opportunity to see these beloved people with our very own eyes. These are our 3 nieces and 1 nephew and some of my in-laws on Nick's side of the family.

How great it would be to be able to get together with them more often to celebrate life's milestones. we just got home and I miss them already.

An Outdoor Room With A View

The main purpose of travelling is usually to be out and about seeing and doing things, and your home-base-away-from-home is mostly a place to leave your stuff and to return to at night to sleep. But there are times when the place you are staying at is so lovely that you barely want to be anywhere else.

This was the case with the home in which we were being hosted while on Salt Spring Island and most particularly the outdoor deck of this home. Perched on the side of a mountain (as are many homes on this hilly island) it felt like we were living in a tree house. The greenery was so lush that we couldn't see any of the nearby homes, although we know they were there. So it felt like we had the gorgeous view to ourselves.

Yes, we spent a good portion of our time on the island just hanging out on that deck, from enjoying our morning coffee in our pjs, to watching the colourful sunset in the evening.

Caturday Goes to the Dogs : Our Pet Away From Home

While Eddie the Cat was being spoiled by his human grandmother when we were away, we were treated to some quality time spent with this little guy. His name is Widget and he lives with the relatives with whom we were staying for part of our time on the west coast.

Salt Spring Island’s Saturday Market and a New Necklace

Hi. Here is another post about our recent trip to Canada's west coast. These shots were taken at the Saturday Market on Salt Spring Island.There was such a variety of wonderful things on offer, ranging from delectable looking treats, organic vegetables and flowers, and an astounding array of high quality handmade things. I'm not sure how many vendors were there but there were two long rows with stalls on both sides. There was so much to look at and the beautiful weather added to the memorable experience.