Jude the Obscure Rose
Buttery yellow Julia Child Rose
Golden Celebration
Jude the Obscure up close
Jude the Obscure Rose is full of blooms.
We took our son and the grandchildren up island to Nanoose Bay for a getaway.
It is located 2 hours (driving) north from Victoria.
We stayed at Pacific Shores, which is s time share on Craig Bay,
just south of Parksville.
Early morning views from the patio on Craig Bay up island.
We sat outside most mornings with our coffee and soaked in the pristine scenery.
We watched paddle boarders as they moved about the bay...
motor and sailboats,
kayaks
swimmers and waders all playing in the sunshine.
Many families stayed at the resort so there were lots of kids.
Our grandchildren enjoyed meeting and playing with some summer "friends."
Large rocks and sandstone
warmed by the sun.
A few treasures from my beach walk.
We kayaked in the bay, swam in the pools, walked along the beach, played Monopoly, cards, read our books, went to mini golf and rode in bumper boats.
Lots of laughter and fun were had by all.
Summer is winding down...
today we have refreshing and much needed rain.
Reading Santa Montefiore's new book...
Here and Now
about a woman and her family
as they navigate a journey involving memory loss.
I have read all her books and enjoy her style of writing very much.
How is your summer going?
Have you been away or are you enjoying a staycation in your own town?
We don't plan to travel very far in the near future.
The rates of transmission of the Covid Delta variant are rather staggering.
The Canadian borders are open to the vaccinated visitors.
Vaccinations continue to be offered and I hope that the children will be able to get their shots as school will be starting in early September.
Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
Stay Safe.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
9 comments:
What wonderful vacation photos! Also, your roses are beautiful. We have not traveled anywhere due to the virus. In Texas, there is a crisis.
Our travels are mostly local, too. Your getaway sounds like a lot of fun in a beautiful spot. Your roses are glorious!
Your gorgeous roses are sublime! And your up island getaway sounds like heaven to me. To share the beauty of nature and the delights of summer with those we love is a beautiful gift.
Our covid numbers are creeping up now as the Delta Variant is on the rise. Our vaccination rates are hovering around 75% in the ages 12 and up...apparently people who have had both shots can still catch the Delta Covid so I am still wearing my mask when I go out. Hope you stay safe Susan...take care.
Local travel will be on my radar for the foreseeable future...just too risky getting on a plane and heading off somewhere far away. The roses do like this sunny warm weather this year and have been rewarding us with a bounty of blooms!
The getaway was fun and we could have enjoyed a few more days away but when I booked the accommodations months ago, the resort was almost fully booked up! People obviously are comfortable staying closer to home during these uncertain times.
Natural beauty definitely lifts my spirits and offers many wonderful opportunities to explore and enjoy what is around us.
Take care Ginger
Your roses are just divine, how wonderful to have them blooming so lushly. The getaway looks really lovely too, and you do live in a very attractive part of the world. After all the lockdowns etc, it is so good to get a change of scene, especially with grandchildren. I love your beach treasures too.
Your roses are always so lovely! I hope that the Covid numbers start to decline. Daughter and I are going to do another Vancouver hotel stay. We'll stay at the Blue Horizon and she'll work.
With the election and the employment situation, my daughter is so busy. I'll walk and we will meet for dinner. I'm enjoying our slightly cooler weather. It looks like you had lots of fun at the beach. A friend has been in Parksville this week and I've been joining her via What's App on her beach walks. So much fun!
Your roses are just beautiful !!!
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