We enjoyed
the drive into Vancouver through the town of Kamloops where we stopped for the
night. We got into Kamloops early enough to go for a good walk. We headed for a
camping store to get seam sealer for the car top carrier. It was further than
we had estimated, and we got there just at closing time. They were most
accommodating though and we got what we went for as well as a leather case for
George’s leatherman knife.
Vancouver is
a beautiful city and we enjoyed a day of touring there, via car, train, and
water taxi. We, of course, visited Granville Island, a busy market area with
many shops, galleries, and eateries. As it was a day of rain there were few
pictures taken.
We were
staying in Delta during our time in Vancouver. This is a large farming area.
We also enjoyed a walk along the mouth of the river observing nature along the shore. One afternoon we visited the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. It was a lovely time
walking their trails and viewing the birds visiting the area – bald eagles, great
blue herons, several varieties of ducks, red-winged blackbirds, and a couple of
muskrats. There are a
large number of berry farms in the area and we took advantage of them to
purchase strawberries and raspberries.
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| Swallows |
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| Immature Bald Eagle |
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| Cedar Waxwing |
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| Mimicking Mom |
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| Otters |
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| Sandhill Crane |
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| Great Blue Heron Fishing |
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| What Did You Say? |
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| Canada Goose Gosling |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Flying |
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| Bald Eagle Flying |
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| Sunset on the Delta |
OK, now you've made me thirst, even more, for the PNW. A place I hope to get to after the season.
ReplyDeleteThe Delta really is farm land. Vancouver is beautiful and we have been to Victoria Island in the past and enjoyed the town as well as the trails. Of course the ferry ride was worth it as well.
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