Lynn Peak

Yesterday, we decided to tackle Lynn Peak for the second time. Although we're still new to Vancouver (aside: after what time period can you no longer use the excuse that you're new to a place?), we like to bring visiting friends and family to Lynn Valley, it's a scenic escape that's not too far from the city, but far enough so as to allow you to wander around the old growth trees, ogle the giant cedars, and fill your nose with that fresh forest (cedar) smell that you can't find elsewhere (I can't get enough of that smell).

Stanley Snaps

I've abandoned the blog (...yet again, eye roll), but I had a good excuse because Mom and Dad came to visit and we got lost in exploring Vancouver and Vancouver Island. A real post to come soon, but in the meantime, a few snaps from Stanley Park a couple of weeks back. (We were also lucky enough to see two bald eagles at the park, I'm hoping the video footage will be good enough to wrangle a small video out of).

 Siwash Rock

Bunnies of Jericho Beach

The other day, we went in search of Jericho Beach, having heard a lot about it, and seen little (none) of it.

We meandered along the pathways in the park, stopping (me) every five steps to take photos of the abundance of wildflowers; I so badly wanted to steal a bouquet to bring home, they were so beautiful and colourful.

Adventure Road

Death Road, Bolivia - a photo I stole from J's travels in South America

The Beach...& then some

Yesterday, things got a bit overwhelming for me, and so after a few hours of work, we escaped to Wreck Beach for an evening walk. And then a funny thing happened.

Thoughts: Being Still

Mom; a moment of stillness

I’ve always been restless. My sister will attest to endless summers of: “come along with me to go and do something”, “it’s such a beautiful day, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!”. 

An Evening in the Park

It never ceases to amaze me what a difference a few hours outside can do for the mind; an evening in Queen Elizabeth Park, where we ate a snack picnic, watched the bees, and took time to be silly. It was a welcome escape.