My husband and I hopped on a small BC Ferry and went to Salt Spring Island.
Weekdays Monday through Thursday seniors travel for free.
We only had to pay for the car...so an inexpensive day to travel.
There are numerous galleries, gift, clothing and thrift shops.
In the summer on Saturday, they have a huge open air Market.
I found this soft Gap top at the thrift shop behind the Ganges Pharmasave.
They carry a wide variety of clothing and accessories.
Their vintage and boutique rack was amazing!
Most of the items were in small sizes.
After I went to Pod Contemporary, a favourite of mine...
I love their clothing and some of it is quite expensive.
Very carefully curated and the displays are wonderful.
It was very busy when I visited.
Lots of women having fun shopping.
A basic white tee top.
Nubby texture and a great looser style that flatters amd skims my midsection.
We had lunch at Moby's pub with a view of Ganges Harbour.
My salad was enormous!
I managed to eat the chicken, avocado and maybe half of the greens.
Hubby had a rich short rib ramen dish...
I had a wee nibble and WOW!
So good.
We really enjoy avocados...
they have been on sale lately at the Root Cellar in the Cook Street Village shop.
For a quick lunch
I will make avocado toast using the homemade sourdough bread that I make weekly.
I drizzle the avocado with some Worcestershire sauce
top it off with a fresh grind of Pink Himalayan salt.
Nutritious, delicious with high fibre and healthy heart fats.
Do you like avocados?
I made a "bowl" of food for lunch.
It could have been healthier if I had served brown rice or quinoa...
I love these "bowls" of food that local restaurants are serving.
My grandmother used to put out a variety of things for lunches at her home.
Cut up fresh fruits, veggies, cheese, pickles, sliced meats
served with her freshly baked homemade bread.
I loved the smell of her kitchen...
bread baking, soups or stews simmering on the stove.
Such fond memories...
Went for a walk at Butchart Gardens with my BFF.
She brings her dog and we have a look at all the new flowers and enjoy a coffee or tea on the patio after our walk.
Love these double daffodils (Narcissus)
must try to get bulbs in the fall when the shops still have some in stock!
In other news..
Feeling encouraged that my hair is growing longer
I want to put it up for aqua fit class so it doesn't keep falling into my eyes!
Most of the participants wear updos or have short haircuts.
With a minimalist wardrobe I rely on accessories.
Here I am wearing a whisper thin huge scarf (sarong size)
Folded it into a triangle wrapped it around my neck front to back
brought the ends in front
tied them underneath the front of the scarf.
Simple and it adds colour and interest to my old vintage faded denim shirt.
Pearls help to elevate the look...
wearing Michael Kors black pants.
New from Marshalls...tag said retail was $165 and I paid $49.99
They have a texture and gold button details at an angle near the waist and hips.
They are so comfy and way nicer than my old Yoga pants!
Am reading The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis.
He writes with a lot of humour.
I have read two of his books and can recommend them.
My week hit a snag on Sunday when we went to the beach at Cordova Bay.
We parked and tried a new beach access...
it went sideways in a heartbeat.
The bottom of the concrete steps said BIG DROP.
I looked and thought I would step down slowly and carefully...
well I twisted my ankle and fell on the rocks!
I heard a snap.
People nearby came to help.
(I was so embarrassed)
I have twisted my ankle and am hobbling.
I thought it may have been broken but it appears to be a snapped ligament.
I am taking it easy and avoiding stairs.
Have been able to cook and bake as it only involves standing for short periods of time.
Knit a cotton dishcloth and am reading my book.
Feeling like a prize idiot...
thinking I was a younger agile girl instead of an aging senior lady.
Well I have learned a valuable lesson.
Thankful that my injuries were not worse.
So tell me, have you had any mishaps lately?
How have you handled them?
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