Journal

Sunday Snowday

· In Passing

Vancouver had a decent amount of snow last night which was made much easier to take by the sunny and (relatively) warm morning that followed!

Bayswater

· In Passing & Human Traces

At the north end of Bayswater Street in Point Grey are some steps down to a rocky little beach. I don't go there often but it's one of my favorite spots.…

Victoria Business

· In Passing

I was in Victoria on business for a few days this week and of course brought a camera or two along!

A Kitsilano February Sunday

· In Passing

The threat of rain doesn't stop a true Vancouverite from getting outside. Especially in February as that would result in some serious cabin fever. Christine…

Dunbar Highbury Loop

· In Passing

The rain stopped and the clouds parted for a brief period this afternoon. I took advantage and headed for a walk down Dunbar for 15 blocks or so and back up…

Photo Beachcombing

· In Passing & Details

I ended up with a break in my schedule this afternoon and headed to the beach for a walk (and to try out my new hiking shoes). It was warm but overcast and…

Go To Market

· In Passing

A few photos from the last morning of 2022 at Granville Island, near the public market.

Coal Harbour Morning

· In Passing

I was out for a walk along the sea wall in Coal Harbor this morning. It was overcast but warm for December, or at least warmer than it's been recently. I also…

Winter Wonderland

· In Passing

I had 45 minutes this afternoon between meetings to get out in the neighborhood and enjoy the chilly fresh air, sun and snow. It's rare for Vancouver to get…

Snow Birds

We were visited by a flock of Robins today along with a decent snowfall. I've never seen so many Robins together. Apparently, they are more solitary in spring…

Full Circle

· Human Traces & Details & In Passing

I’m not sure what happened that resulted in this boat's grounding on Jericho beach. It looks like it was placed there somewhat carefully and seems intact. The…

Misty Morning

· In Passing & The Shape of Places

We are into foggy morning season here in Vancouver. Today was the second or third morning in a row with a (light) blanket of fog. It was a chance to go for a…

Frosty Foliage

· Details

No more snow today. Today was clear and sunny and what little snow we had melted by late morning yesterday. However, it was cold this morning and a thin layer…

First Snowfall

I woke up to the first snowfall of the season or at least the first where there was some accumulation. The patio was still in some disarray from a wind storm…

Provisioning

This past rainy Sunday was a good day for a trip to the local provisioning centre. A lot of people had the same idea.

Solar Charging

· In Passing

Sometimes an hour in the sun is all it takes to recharge your batteries. Jericho Beach this afternoon between 4 and 5 PM.

A Walk In The Rain

· In Passing

Here in Vancouver, we had been spoiled by dry and sunny weather for the first month or so of Autumn. Things are back to normal now as the rains have returned.…

QE Courts

· In Passing

I was out for a walk this morning and chose to mix it up with a new destination. I headed up to Queen Elizabeth Park and after walking around for a bit noticed…

Camosun Bog?

· In Passing

The work week after a long weekend always seems extra busy. One less day to get the same amount of work done or so it seems. There was a natural break for me…