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Friday, July 26, 2024

50 Year Anniversary Getaway...

 


We celebrated our 50th Wedding  Anniversary on July 20th.
We thought about going on another cruise to Alaska but decided on Point No Point.

Point No Point Resort is a quiet place for a getaway.

They have numerous small log cabins and a couple of houses to rent.
The resort was started in 1952 and is almost completely offline...
No cell coverage and there is now wifi in the area by the office.
A former "pay phone" outside the office is FREE for local calls to Sooke.

We holidayed here every year until we purchased the quarter share in the cottage.
Many memories of relaxing getaways and amazing meals were brought back!


The restaurant serves fabulous food and is currently open Thursday through Monday.


We arrived prior to the 4:30 check in so we took advantage of the Happy Hour
 

A bowl full of baby clams in a delicious broth and a glass of wine.
Expansive and scenic ocean views from our table next to the window.


Cozy one room cabin, rustic style furnishings and a hot tub on the deck.


Wood burning fireplace, a small kitchen area, and a full bathroom.


Views to Washington State


Tide went way out in the early mornings...sandy beach waiting for beach combing!



The Beach House has a covered area with a fire pit 
perfect for roasting marshmallows or Smores.


Lovely secluded cove 


My walking stick and the Red Chairs :-))


Some of the Sea Glass that I found on the beaches.


Stellar's Jay landing on the railing of the deck...a foggy morning.


The fog was cool and so I decided to make soup for lunch.
I did not expect to be making soup and had to improvise!

~ Smoked Salmon Chowder ~
Saute: 1 large peeled and cubed carrot, 
2 diced peeled potatoes in butter
( I had no oil)
Add 2 cups of water
1 cup small pieces of candied smoked salmon
simmer until veggies are soft
then add 1 cup creamo

Salt and Pepper to taste.

It was surprisingly good!


Holiday and Beach themed books are on my radar....


Limelight Hydrangeas are in full Bloom!
A Welcome Home Surprise


Patio views in The Humble Bungalow Garden.


Our daughter gave us a gift package to take with us to Point No Point.
Inside were some tasty treats and a lovely linen tea towel,
a vintage heart shaped candle holder
and
this vintage paper weight.

I had mentioned that I really liked it when she posted it on her Instagram.
She set it aside and gave it to us!


A good friend gave us wine.
another couple gave us a gift card for the local garden centre.
Our long time friends
hosted an al fresco dinner 
and 
gave us a lavender wand
and 
a small blue and white dish decorated with fish.
 
Today...
We are busy in the garden...
as we have lots to catch up on since we were away.


~ Gertrude Jekyll Rose ~

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
I'll be back here on the blog in a week or so...
Hope that you are enjoying your week.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Monday, January 18, 2021

Cottage Time...


We have escaped to the cottage...
which is located on a Southern Gulf Island just a short ferry ride away from home.
We stayed inside our car on the ferry and brought all our provisions with us.


The Salish Eagle ferry runs several times each day and services three Gulf Islands.


I bought some cheery yellow tulips at the grocery store before we hopped on the ferry...
Not sure that we would have such sunny weather...
  thought they would bring the sunshine indoors!


Love the flotsam and jetsam on the driveway of this home.

One of our regular walks close to the cottage is about 3 km.
There is a beach at the end of the road...
we like to walk down and gather sea glass,
the tides were so high that there was no beach to be found!


We also gather feathers on our walks...


Some sea glass from the beach after the tide went out...
the vintage Ball Sealer jar is almost full.
We have two jars filled at home.
Time to buy another vintage jar for more sea glass.


Yesterday, we were ambitious and took a longer walk to Hope Bay.
It was almost 7 km return.
( I managed to clock over 10,000 steps)

Saw this festive gate at The Old Manse near the Bible Camp.
We saw very few people and even fewer cars...
so quiet, it was like we were all alone on the island.
Very peaceful and serene.

Life moves slowly here at the cottage...
Eat, walk, read, sleep
repeat.


Sipping Murchie's Paris Afternoon Tea 
gazing out at the view over The Salish Sea.

Relaxing

Thinking, pausing, feeling fortunate and grateful
while writing this blog post...

Lots to think about in these strange times.

How are you keeping? 
How are the Covid numbers where you live?
Are you managing to keep yourself busy and amused?

Hope that you are staying safe, wearing your mask and taking care.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~