Head west

Leaving the mountains behind us, our task was to find spring, or at least a place with no recent snow on the ground.

Spoiler alert – task completed

So we headed west across mountains, and more mountains, emerging onto the flatland delta, continuing until the road stopped. There, we got on a ferry to cross the Salish Sea to Vancouver Island, disembarked, and headed west once again until the road stopped again.

The end of the road (the end of a rutted and muddy track)

We have found spring (almost summer by west coast standards) in one of our happy places, and, even better, have been catching up with old friends. Hard to imagine we were cooling beer in the snow a week ago.

Snow? Nope!

It feels as if winter has finally let go for real, spring has arrived for sure, and summer isn’t too far around the corner. Camping days ahead!

Summer is ahead? Yes deer!

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Western edge

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I am a would be outdoorsman - that is if I had more time, skills and knowledge. When I can, I love being outdoors, just camping, hiking, snowboarding, xc skiing, snowshoeing, paddling a canoe or trying something new. What I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm and having a go. I'd never really survive for long out there in the wild, but I enjoy pretending I could if I had to...

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    1. Close! The beach photos were taken at Florencia, just south of Tuff City.
      We’re staying in Ucluelet, wondering why we moved away… (hasn’t rained yet, then we’ll remember!)
      Camping next to the boat basin, enjoying the unique cries of the bald eagles.
      Thanks, Jane, and enjoy your day!

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  3. How wonderful! Both that you found Spring and that you’re sharing it with good friends. Keep enjoying and cheers Adam, to a gorgeous weekend ahead. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Bob! The west coast of Vancouver Island is pretty/rugged and it’s easy to snap photographs – so many photographs… a cull is in order when we get back.
      Hope all is well with you!

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  5. I loved hearing about your journey to this beautiful place on earth, pc, through the mountains and across the Salish Sea. Wonderful photos. Have a fantastic time visiting and exploring and soaking up Vancouver Island. Cheers!

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