Today's post is filled with photos. I am joining up with Skywatch Friday, Friday Foto Friends and Saturday's Critters. Thank you to hosts of all these memes. I know it takes commitment and reliability to keep these memes going.
My niece has been here having a short holiday and she will return home tomorrow. We managed to go and see a movie, Christopher Robin (a cute movie), do some light shopping, watch TV, colour, listen to a lot of music on YouTube, go for walks and ice cream and go for a car ride up to Squamish. On other days she went with her brother to spend time at the waterfront.
You can see Squamish on the map below (to the north of Vancouver).
We had dinner in the small town though there wasn't much selection.
We tried to get some photos but I didn't get any good ones of my niece and I.
For some reason I am not very photogenic at all.
Top it off my niece is not very patient when it comes to posing for photos and she always has her head too high or too low or never looking at the camera and so on.
Top it off my niece is not very patient when it comes to posing for photos and she always has her head too high or too low or never looking at the camera and so on.
The main thing then is to enjoy the ride and get some scenic photos.
(Click on photos for a larger and better view)
(Click on photos for a larger and better view)
On the way to Squamish
This ferry is leaving Horseshoe Bay. Not sure where it's going but probably to Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
We continue north on the Sea to Sky Highway.
I'm afraid I didn't get photos of the small town of Squamish.
I wanted photos of the famous rock cliff where many do mountain hiking.
It is a challenging trail on the rock called Stawamus Chief.
You can read more about it by clicking here.
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| The view of Stawamus Chief from the main street of Squamish. |
After dinner we were in a rush to try and get some coastline photos while the sun was still up.
Access to the ocean was not possible in town so
Access to the ocean was not possible in town so
we headed south back to Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Not too far from Squamish you get to the Britannia Mine Museum & the Britannia Mine.
I've never been inside. In fact I've only ever been in this direction for 4 complete round trips over the many years I've lived in Vancouver. Usually it was to Whistler Village. Many of you may have heard about it because it is a very famous skiing village where celebs from all over the world visit for winter vacations.
The coastal scenery is spectacular.
I captured the following photos at a view point area near the Britannia Mine.
As we continue south we find a new to me park called Porteau Cove Provincial Marine Park.
It is a lovely little spot with beautiful scenery, a secluded swimming beach, clean toilets and plenty of picnic tables.
It is definitely on my list of places to return for a lovely picnic on a hot summer day.
The sun was setting at the same time the moon was showing it's face.
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| Beautiful clouds |
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| Sky gazing |
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| I snapped this photo of the ferry en route to Horseshoe Bay from Nanaimo. I almost missed it. |
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| Another drive by shot. This one over the Lion's Gate Bridge from North Vancouver into Vancouver. Spectacular colour. |
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From my garden
20 comments:
Sounds like a great week!
Hello, Sounds like a great time with your niece. I love the views of the coastal scenery! The skywatch shots are gorgeous, lovely colors in the sky. The flowers are beautiful, the bees look happy. Nice shot of the crow. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
What a beautiful ride to Squamish! With your niece!! I love the names like Sunshine coast and Sea to Sky Highway!! The ocean views and mountains almost have a sense of some of the views here as we recently were on an ocean view trip too!! And like you, my family is usually ducking to get out of the photos so I tend to not have anyone in the views (except me I guess!!). I am beginning to sense that even without the people in them, your photos are reflections of your time with your loved ones and the sense of calm and peace and a beautiful time spent comes through!! Blessings and Love!!
I always like my time on the island. I'm sure you enjoyed this time too.
That's great you were able to enjoy time with your niece. Your sky shots are beautiful!!
Wow collection of mind fresh captures . Please tell something about my captures on my blog.
Just gorgeous! Breathtaking views.
Oh my! I want to go!!!! Loved every frame on this post. What a wonderful place. Also loved the Christopher Robin trailer, and your photos of the black-eyed susans. What a marvelous vacation time...and a marvelous post!
Beautiful pictures and it sounds like you have had a fun week. Have a good Sunday and take care Diane
The last time we went to Whistler Highway 1 was a nightmare to drive, especially after it narrowed to two lanes. - Margy
Looks like a wonderful day! Such pretty pics. The bees are happy too!!
Hello dear Penny! I am glad you and your niece have had such a lovely week! Your pictures are just absolutely stunning. The ones of the mountains behind the water look like paintings! And that beautiful glorious sunset is just breathtaking! Loved seeing a picture of the sky-gazer. Thank you for sharing pics of your garden as well. Lovely! xx
A lovely trip! Thanks for all the pictures.
I'm guessing that is your niece looking up at the sky and if it is, I love it far more than I would most posed straight-on photos. Lovely. And it looks like a good time. Some remarkable views, as well. How fun to have her company for this road trip!
What majestic coastline! A true blessing to live in an area with such radiant sunsets. It sounds like you had a terrific, fun visit - I love coloring. I hope to see the Christopher Robin movie soon - glad to hear you liked it.
Sounds like a great time. Beautiful scenery.
A busy time for you and your niece. Loved seeing the beautiful scenery, the Black Eyed Susans, another favourite of mine with flowers.
That is a very beautiful drive. the Sea to Sky highway is one of the most scenic drives in the world. You are lucky to live close by. Hope you enjoyed your nieces visit and she didn't wear you out..We did it some years ago on the way to Whistler and Banff.
Glad your having some lovely family time with your niece xx
Great photos, thank you for sharing. Makes me want to come to visit. Lovely family time too, great for you Penny. x
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