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January 9, 2023Snowbird of Paradise

Linley Valley Drive and Linley Valley Cottle Lake Parks

In between rain showers today I enjoyed a 5 km walk through Linley Valley Drive Park and part of the way into Linley Valley/Cottle Lake Park with my Monday morning hiking group. The trees were resplendent in their coatings of lichens and moss, and I also enjoyed seeing several nurse stumps. Nurse stumps are mother […]

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January 2, 2023Snowbird of Paradise

Nanaimo Sunrise

This morning I woke up to find this glorious sunrise outside my windows. This new year is looking very promising!

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October 5, 2022October 4, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Wordless Wednesday 5 October 2022

October 3, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Neck Point Park, Nanaimo

I have joined a group that takes an easy hike (4 km or less) once a week. So far they have introduced me to three different parks, all within the city of Nanaimo. Today we went to Neck Point Park which is described on the city’s website as follows: “Neck Point is a destination waterfront […]

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September 14, 2022September 13, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Wordless Wednesday 14 September 2022

August 15, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

A Fine Balance

August 10, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Good Morning

Nanaimo harbour, early morning 10 August 2022.

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July 29, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Just Before Sunrise

It has been too hot to walk during the day this week, so this morning I set out as soon as it was light but before the sun came up. What a delight!

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July 20, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Wordless Wednesday 20 July 2022

July 18, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

Golden Sunrise

Just before 6:00 AM this morning I opened the window blinds to this lovely view.

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May 21, 2022May 21, 2022Snowbird of Paradise

The Fishers’ Pier in Nanaimo

On the last day of my visit to Nanaimo I once again enjoyed the harbourfront walk. This time I made a point of having lunch at a floating restaurant called Trollers Fresh Fish and Chips where they served me some delicious fresh-caught halibut. I noted that they had both white and malt vinegar on each […]

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August 19, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Operation Genesis

In 1997 the former Canadian naval vessel HMCS Saskatchewan became an artificial reef east of Nanaimo. This mural on Front Street by artist Jeff King portrays that vessel in situ, continuing to be of service.

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August 11, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Views from Nanaimo Waterfront Walkway

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Tired, Hangry, and Lost

Yesterday I started out on a little adventure. I took a trip to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. “How lovely!” I hear you thinking. Well, it may be lovely eventually, but yesterday was a bit of an ordeal. My first flight took me from Edmonton to Vancouver, and then an hour after I landed there I […]

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