Our boating trip was mostly fun and we relaxed, read our books and ate simple meals...
The first port that we visited was Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island...probably our favourite spot.
The weather was lovely, sunny and warm during our 5 day stay and we got together with friends who live on the island.
I spent a delightful afternoon playing bridge at the Community Centre.
I wore the white scarf that I purchased in Paris at The Monoprix.
I feel particularly feminine wearing this scarf...it's got lots of volume but is light.
I wore it over top an Eileen Fisher linen tank top and some black capri length pants.
I popped on some simple pearl drop earrings and my diamond necklace.
After Thetis Island we cruised to Pender Island and our first port of call was Otter Bay.
It's a rather quaint Marina but is well protected from the straits.
Quite charming and very picturesque.
There are two pools and this one is exclusively for the adults.
(I don't know who those people are, I tried to shoot around those using the pool.)
I didn't quite manage!
We moved to Poets Cove Resort on South Pender Island and spent 4 days tied up at the dock.
Then weather was positively beastly!
We had torrential rains, thunder, lightning and hail...more rain.
Then short patches of sunshine that teased us for the next few days.
I was very grateful to be tied up to a dock and not bobbing around on anchor or a buoy.
It was an interesting/challenging/experience as we had some leaks for the first time.
The carpet in our salon got wet and stayed wet.
I am not proud when I admit that I got exasperated and at times felt downright cranky!
(at least our bed was dry!)
Our next stop was Port Browning where we joined friends and family.
Some were on boats and other were camping in the orchard.
PIDGE ~ Pender Island Disc Golf Extravaganza...
this year we played our 10th tournament...34 people played.
The littlest ones walked the course with their parents and grand parents.
Our trophy!
We had a crab feed!
The sun came out...
Overnight the fog rolled in...
and after it lifted we left for home port in Tsehum Harbour in Sidney.
The cats and house were well taken care of while we were away.
They do seem happy to see us...
I've got a mountain of laundry to attend to so I must close for now.
I hope to catch up on my blog reading too while the machines work their magic on grime.
Cheerio.
24 comments:
Looks like a lovely trip, except for the rain. Welcome back!
Such lovely pictures Leslie ... your holiday sounds idyllic (apart from the storms!) on a different note I think it's such a good idea of yours to heve regular pedicures! It sounds somewhat superficial but I always feel happier when my toe nails look neat and freshly painted and somehow my DIY version doesn't look as good! I must book an appointment!
Rosie
I'm so relieved you can admit to being cranky. I've been quite cranky lately (for good reason) and like to see this kind of thing validated. Your late summer cruise looks to have been mostly delightful. I've glad you had a wonderful time and have no doubt you are happy to be back home.
There are so many places to explore in British Columbia. It is too bad about the rainy days but we do need it. Your Monoprix scarf is an elegant addition. I wonder if I can wear black capris and scarf next week in NYC because it is very warm there still. I'll bet your cats are glad to see you.
You look beautiful in your scarf, diamond and pearls with the red polish. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Such a beautiful part of the world. Love reading your blog. It is in my top five. Take care.
Looks like it was a beautiful trip! I don't blame you for getting upset over the leak and the wet carpet! I know I would too. I love to end summer with a long trip and come home in autumn mode. I took last week off but stayed home and worked on a long list of projects. And shopped too much :)
Fun (and high achievement) despite the weather. A damp bed would send me bolting for a lodge!
I thought of you out on the boat during those storms we had. Glad you were tucked away in a marina. I'd get cranky too if the boat leaked and the rain was falling all around. Life on a boat is not all fun and games!
Oh my gosh I would have been quite ill in that storm I think!
And isn't Monoprix the best? Twice this past week I realized that I was wearing Monoprix head to toe!
PS. I would have been mighty happy with that crab feed. :)
Sorry you to contend with storms....but you managed it, and in a cheery yellow slicker! Now, that is great style. Beautiful photos as always. So enjoy "sharing" your vacation this way.
jen miller
What a lovely late summer holiday you've had, and I like the way that your nail varnish matches the colour of the Canadian flag! Otter Bay looks the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.
I would be more than a little cranky with a wet carpet.
Thanks Sue...
it was nice to have some time away but always feels great to be back home.
I feel the same about having my toes painted...I wish that I could do them myself. I have pedicures and polish only in the summer sandal season. The rest of the year they are natural!
If we hold in too much emotion I think it's unhealthy...but I don't think it's helpful to lash out too often either. I work at maintaining balance and remembering that control is an illusion....hope things will work out for you soon Susan.
Enjoy your holiday to NY! I hop you will share the highlights with your readers when you return.
Hi Babette,
I'd love to know what other blogs that you enjoy reading.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave your comment...such a nice one too :-))
Your week sounds very productive Stephen...Barbie must have enjoyed having you home or do you take her with you to your salon everyday?
I'd be renting a room at the resorts if my bed were wet too...fortunately that didn't happen.
Boat life is much more pleasant when the sun shines....we are "fair weather sailors".
I thought of you too wondering how your start to the school term was going...your staff In Service at the HCP sounds like a wonderful event.
I loved the Monoprix in Paris....I wish we had one here.
Great prices on classic clothes and accessories.
Jen...yellow is a cheery shade...hence the choice.
Here in the Pacific Northwest we get scads of precipitation and the fall and winter can be very grey and gloomy. I like to add a spot of colour to keep my spirits up.
Your new apron looks very smart!
Oh that's a keen observation...I didn't notice until you pointed it out!
Now maybe I don't need to feel so guilty about the cranky feeling I had with the wet carpet..thank you!
I bring her along every now and then, she loves it! But I don't make too much of a habit out of it. Wouldn't want to isolate clients who may be uncomfortable with dogs!
Thank you Leslie! I rather like it, too. :-)
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