The Duck Blind at Dick Murphy Park

When the Sun Goes Down

Good Heaven's  

I'm so sorry I have been busy with being retired and having fun and have neglected to update this blog.  Hope this helps.

Crowds Enjoy the Fireworks

from the Fishing Pier on July 1st.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A carver works on his art in annual “Shoreline Creations” chain saw carving contest.

Cruise ships pass

 

Each day at various places on the beaches of Campbell River, you will see luxurious cruise ships that ply the waters between Seattle (some from Vancouver)  and Alaska.  This one is a Royal Caribbean, Legend of the Seas, passes the fishing wharf at Campbell River.

 

Mute Swans

Our resident swan recently got a mate, not sure how, and the two are delightfully swimming around visiting Dick Murphy Park. When they hear the noisy honking of Mallards fighting for food, they soon come over to get their share.

Be kind. Bread is NOT the food of swans. It has little food value, and swells in their stomachs. If you want to feed them, take lettuce, or other green veggies, and tender stems.

Olympic Spirit

Never say Campbell River isn't a team player. I am sorry I missed one down the highway that was complete with Olympic medals. The Inukshuk below fell victim to a winter storm I think.

San Josef Bay Slide Show

San Josef Bay

This is just one of many stunning sights to be seen on the Cape Scott Trail on North Vancouver Island. This one and the slide show contained in the link below are on the San Josef Bay Trail, a smaller hike and one suitable of old people or just out of shape people. It is 3.5 Kilometres into the Bay and I would really recommend you plan it for a very low tide, so that you can walk around on the beach for a couple of hours. Accessing the Sea Otter caves and Sea Stacks is only possible at low tide.

The picture above is of one of the forestry campsites, which has no facilities other than outhouses, and a good road. This is close to water, and we found it full of mosquitos, but a little "Off" made it quite bearable.

Link to slide show. Slide show of San Josef Trip

Mock Orange

Taken at a my friends house.