This month has been exceptionally mild offering many opportunities to be outdoors indulging ourselves in ‘forest bathing’ (shinrin-yoku)! The holidays have been relatively quiet, but the spirit of the season did motivate us to string lights outside and decorate our little wooden tree inside.
Balcony view of mineral pools at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Looking out towards Sidney Island from top of John Dean park in SaanichColours and shapes being reflected always spark the imagination View from top of Babbington Hill towards Sooke basinA rare treat to see Mt Rainier from Willows beachA foggy morning hikeEagle soaring above it’s nest in our neighbourhood.
Little wooden tree inspired by the one Grace made when I was little.
Lights have a magical effect, especially when the days are so shortCold enough to form an ice skiff on this small lake, we watched it melt away as the sun warmed the day.Reflections on McKenzie lake…Jim and Gerry making their way up Stuart mountain to Scafe Hill.Vista looking out towards Juan de fuca strait
