friends
Archives
- October 2024
- August 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- June 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- January 2019
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- March 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- October 2017
- August 2017
- March 2017
- December 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- October 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- March 2015
- March 2013
- February 2013
- December 2012
- October 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- October 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- November 2010
- July 2010
- February 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- July 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
Monthly Archives: November 2021
The animals around where I am
For a campground only ten minutes drive from central Nanaimo, Living Forest Campground has a lot of wildlife around it. Then again, a river with spawning salmon all around for food is going to attract a lot of animals regardless … Continue reading
The scenery around where I am
The sun does shine occasionally on Vancouver Island in the fall. When it does, you make the most of it and get out there, right up until the last light fades – and even beyond to see the stars. Living … Continue reading
Petroglyph Park
While staying at Living Forest Campground, I happened to be walking distance from Petroglyph Provincial Park, a small site featuring petroglyphs carved in sandstone. I can walk to both a provincial park and a grocery store from my campsite, how … Continue reading
First impressions of Living Forest Campground
I open the windows to gaze out for the first time at the view I have paid a premium for in Living Forest Campground. It is a hazy drizzly morning, but I do say, the view is pretty sweet. I’m … Continue reading
Tagged campground, review, RV
Leave a comment
How did I end up setting up camp in the dark?
I had not planned much for getting onto Vancouver Island. I figured I didn’t have much of a schedule other than ‘arrive at campsite before dark’. There would be no need to reserve a ferry spot, ferries don’t fill up … Continue reading
A day in Keremeos
The season was fall according to the trees, but the cold was definitely creeping in. I was happy to be plugged in, warm, and showered. Feeling civilized again, I was ready for my one day exploring Keremeos by foot. My … Continue reading
Of mice and old men
It was time to leave Kootenay Lake. The nights were getting darn cold with the rain ending and the clearing skies. Additionally, I had a new unwelcome body guest – Henry the hemorrhoid. I had also taken on an unwelcome … Continue reading
Tagged haha, rant, RV, WhoKnows?
Leave a comment
Days on the Lake
My first full day on Kootenay Lake dawned misty and grey, but no rain! I’ll take it at this time of the year, the wet season has begun here and anything “not raining” is a win for weather. It will … Continue reading
Leaving Edwards, with a side trip on the way to Kootenay Lake
My time at Edwards Lake was done, but my drive to Kootenay Lake would not take that long. I could sneak in one more morning walk to Loon Lake before the drive to Kootenay Lake.