We took so many pictures on our family vacation, that this is just a taste of our trip (by major category). Definitely a trip full of memories, we had such a nice time. So, here goes...
The beach life was fabulous. Although it was too cold to go swimming (Chels & Steph did attempt to on the first day), we had a really nice time beach combing, hanging out, etc. We were at Porpoise Bay, which is not directly on the rough ocean, which made the water really calm. The water was very shallow for a long ways out, so it was pretty safe for Nat. The only thing you had to worry about were the sink holes. I sunk all the way to my knees one time. And when you sank, you could feel all the clam shells just below the sand, pretty creepy.
We didn't get bad weather on our trip, it just wasn't the warmest weather. But it is definitely the sunshine coast, and we got sun every day. On a cold day we ended up swimming in the local rec centre. But still we get a view that is spectacular, especially at dusk.
It was cold enough to start the wood stove in the cottage. As BC was having a province wide burning ban, we were not able to have a camp fire, but we really wanted to roast marshmallows... so, we roasted them in the wood stove. Not sure if it was the safest thing to do, but it was a lot of fun, and very yummy!
Gibsons is the town that the ferry lands at, and we spent a part of one day enjoying the beautiful port. It is a very quaint little town, a great B&B get-away for hubby and I some day. Gibsons is where The Beach Combers was filmed many years ago. We even ate at Molly's Reach, which was on the show.
As an excursion, we went on a boat tour of the bay. Depak so graciously stayed behind with Anna, and I got to take Nat and Chels. It was pretty awesome viewpoint, and we got to see a bunch of sea lions and a plume of jelly fish. Super neat. It just fueled Chelsea's desire to study marine biology.
One of the things I was looking forward to was going out to see Skookumchuck rapids. This is where the three narrows join into the big ocean. At high and low tide, a tidal wave or rapid is created. It's apparently a hot spot for experienced kayakers. The rapids happen to be about an hour outside of Sechelt, and with having a little one we debated if it would be worth the trip. We went none the less, packed a picnic lunch, enjoyed the hike (4km one way), and the rapids were very neat. We didn't make the peak, so the rapids were coming down as we were there.
And if there is one thing my family can count on... its the infamous family photo. I love the self timer function on my camera, and love to subject my family to the vacation family photo. This time I had us posing at a couple of different spots. I love my family, and want to see their smiling faces as much as I can, so...
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