{"id":5713,"date":"2021-06-13T22:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T05:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandysglobaleyes.blog\/?p=5713"},"modified":"2021-06-13T22:32:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T05:32:00","slug":"beaches-blossoms-beautiful-vancouver-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandysglobaleyes.blog\/?p=5713","title":{"rendered":"Beaches, Blossoms, Being with Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Despite Covid<\/strong> health regulations and restrictions enforcing citizens to remain in their health regions<\/strong> of British Columbia, Canada<\/strong>; the beauty of Spring blossoms<\/strong>, sunshine<\/strong>, and diverse nature<\/strong> opportunities from hiking to beach<\/strong> walking around beautiful Vancouver Island<\/strong> brought daily smiles and optimism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vibrant May blossoms around our home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our neighborhood is surrounded by an abundance of huge evergreen trees particularly Cedar<\/strong> and Douglas Fir<\/strong> interspersed with Arbutus<\/strong> and a smattering of other varieties including: Spruce, Pine, and Dogwood. The trees vary in height, but many stand 60–120 feet tall! Bird<\/strong> songs and calls are constant entertainment and wild deer<\/strong> and rabbits<\/strong> visit regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We adore nature<\/strong> and embrace the beauty and sounds around us. But…As the trees increase in stature, our views decrease. So…When we hear chainsaws and see Tree Falling companies arriving to remove an unsafe tree, the people in the neighborhood come out to witness the event! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Removal of an unsafe tree in our neighbors yard. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even the neighborhood deer family came to check out the event! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A doe arrived to check out the action!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spring<\/strong> fever and sunny days gave me incentive to stain the fence in the backyard! As our new roof and gutters are slate\/granite colored, I decided to stain the back corner fence to match. As always, Sophia<\/strong> assisted and was by my side to encourage me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From natural to stained. The phases of staining the corner back fence! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When the sun is shining, our choice is to spend as much time as possible outdoors during lockdown<\/strong>. When the weather shifts to rainy, gusty days…this time is a gift for working indoors organizing, sorting photos and revisiting memorabilia<\/strong>. May I present 3 generations of Alex<\/strong>? My beloved dad, Alex, passed away in 2007. As a globetrotter, he reminisced of his trips and informed me that when in Scotland he was called “Sandy”. My only son, Alexander, also follows the name tradition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The importance of family! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More rainy days brought more blogging and reminiscing<\/strong>. Many years ago….my son and I won a zodiac whale watching<\/strong> adventure out of Tofino<\/strong>. It was stormy and a bit rough travelling by zodiac. We got totally drenched! The highlights were Humpbacks and Grey whales<\/strong> sleeping and some sea lions<\/strong> playing in the surf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Memories from the past…Zodiac Whale Watching in Tofino. Playing guitars in PG.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was fun…but we are spoiled coming from northern Vancouver Island where Orca pods, Seals, Sea Lions, Pacific white sided Dolphins, Dall’s Porpoise, and Humpback whales roam on a regular basis. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated to my family….Here is a short video<\/strong> showing some flashbacks from the 1950’s onward<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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