Tall Trees and Cold Seas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

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A bit of Tofino…

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Tofino – Coastal Fog

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

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Fog on the coast – sometimes a light coating that vanishes as fast as it appears, and then sometimes a heavy, impenetrable wall.

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Pacific Rim National Park reserve – Tofino

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Picture perfect – Tofino

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

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A picture perfect day in the Long Beach National Park Reserve

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MacKenzie Beach – beach plants

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

 

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These examples of vegetation at MacKenzie Beach will grow almost anywhere – they are good examples of how nature can adapt to some rather inhospitable places when left alone.

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Tofino – Starfish

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Katherine

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Starfish at Chesterman beach – Tofino

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Ucluelet – Big Beach

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Katherine

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Big Beach – one of my favourite places in Ucluelet

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Judy Lee

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Katherine

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Judy Lee in Tofino

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Builder: Frostad Boat Works Ltd, Delta
  • Material: Wood
  • Length (m): 14.63
  • Beam (m): 5.03
  • Draught (m): 2.10
  • Gross Tonnage: 37.25
  • Net Tonnage: 26.15
  • Engine: Diesel, 237 Brake Horsepower
  • Propeller: Single screw
  • Speed: 10.0 knots
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The airfield

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Katherine

The airfield at the Comox Air Force Museum – but not your normal view…

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Miracle Beach – a wet day

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Katherine

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A rather wet, but wonderful day at Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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Cook shelters – Miracle Beach

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Katherine

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The cook shelter at Miracle Beach Provincial Park

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