How many Canadians do YOU know with Palms in the front yard?
The view out our "back door"
These guys were VERY unfriendly............ wouldn't even say hello!The area around Nanaimo B.C. is said to have the warmest winter weather in all of Canada and, should any proof of this fact be required, the numerous palm trees around town should do it! We have had an opportunity to explore the south east coast of Vancouver Island (what the locals call the Central Island) including the communities of Nanaimo, Chemainus, Duncan, Qualicum Beach and several others. The Strait of Georgia is almost always in view as the land climbs away from the water and, giant west coast cedars and other coniferous varieties lend majesty to the scene.
The west coast native tribes figure prominently in the flavour of the region. Duncan, for example, has totems carved by significant native craftsmen distributed all over town providing a singular uniqueness to the community. Chemainus has its historical murals and, there is always the “sea and sky”. Nature and the great outdoors are omnipresent on “the Island” and, greatly appreciated by the residents. In our current campground (it’s not an RV Park), overlooking a small bay with Nanaimo in the distance, we are viewed with distain by the “real campers” who are communing with nature in their tents. But……..I’ll bet they don’t have chilled martini glasses in their freezers! Hell……… I’ll bet they don’t even have freezers. We’ll take all the distain we can get ;-)
Bob and Karen, who moved here from Brockville a year ago, met us for dinner last evening. It was great to see them and get caught up. We now have no problem understanding why they moved. Today we switch island coasts for Tofino.
The west coast native tribes figure prominently in the flavour of the region. Duncan, for example, has totems carved by significant native craftsmen distributed all over town providing a singular uniqueness to the community. Chemainus has its historical murals and, there is always the “sea and sky”. Nature and the great outdoors are omnipresent on “the Island” and, greatly appreciated by the residents. In our current campground (it’s not an RV Park), overlooking a small bay with Nanaimo in the distance, we are viewed with distain by the “real campers” who are communing with nature in their tents. But……..I’ll bet they don’t have chilled martini glasses in their freezers! Hell……… I’ll bet they don’t even have freezers. We’ll take all the distain we can get ;-)
Bob and Karen, who moved here from Brockville a year ago, met us for dinner last evening. It was great to see them and get caught up. We now have no problem understanding why they moved. Today we switch island coasts for Tofino.
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