Sailing through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver

Spirit of Vancouver Island

Ferry.

No photos but we saw orcas and one put on a great show. 

It was nice seeing them in the expansive wild.

The ferry has about 4 types of dining available. 

One is a lounge with great seating for viewing off the stern.

They have staterooms. I'm not sure why you'd need one for a less than 2 hour sail though.

Royal BC Museum in Victoria, totem Poles

Of the museum, I love the long House and Totems Best.

Eilerson Arizona love seat and Chair.

I realized that some people are interested in this very classic Eilerson design, the Arizona. 

It's one of the most amazing designs I've ever seen. And I'm a happy owner of two pieces. 

I need to order replacement covers or have it redone in leather. 

I've reupholstered it once. The fabric I used hasn't held up well. 

I've owned it since, what, the 70's. Bought it in Austin TX. 

But now for anyone interested, this is it!

Oysters at Pescatores last night, walking and shopping today

Tapas at the Tapas bar.

 Creme brûlée in 3 flavors. 

Searching for an art gallery we love. 

If it's still here. 

Admitting to going into a mall looking for a store that carries the Canada Goose Mystique Parka. Only two stores here carry Canada Goose though.

Malls. Interesting to see occasionally. 

But I'm not a mall person or a big shopper. 

Art work is my preference.

First Stop Victoria

The Empress, for a few nights...

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

The Parliament all lit up!

Fun being had by all...:-)

Snohomish for evening shopping , and a swan landed in town!

A nice pub

The swan landed and was hit by cars but 

After being dazed a bit managed to take off

Over the river. 

He's a huge bird!!

Cute

Christmas happenings.

We are having great fun and have

Plans for cheery holidays per usual coming along. 

Wishing everyone a good holiday season. 

Hi to my fans in Ak who are reading enthusiastically!!

Especially from N. Pole. 

Winter sets in now and sipping tea and cocoa...

While remembering the days gone by, is sweet. 

The beauty of all impresses on this life. 

Winter is Here

It's icy cold here. 

The little Anna hummingbirds need their feeders bubble packed. And the season calls for hearty soups. 

Quilt making, buying, selling...

Pink roses to decorate the tree this year. 

Snow in the snow country ..

The Colors of Christmas

Poinsettias at Molbaks Nursery

In over 20 varieties

And the lingering mums dressed in 

Subdued colors, reveal a beauty that 

only comes with age, and finishing. 

All of life, is beauty, in different forms,

If we create a place to honor it. 

The waning colors of fall, and arrival of ....

......A bowl of Christmas....

Just add The Christmas Flower...

...a mandala in the making, 

or perhaps it's over,,,

The Dala, ready to hang on a green bough

A wreath, all it needs 

are the seed ornaments

Viola. for the birds!

May you make it through this dark cold season with grace and good will.