Why I Love Where I live

The title "Why I love where I live" is a refreshing reminder to me of the most incredible place where we live. This is the fifth in a series since becoming a Canadian citizen and the articles (and photos) hold many special and wonderful memories. Wishing you and your family a happy and loving Thanksgiving in 2023 ...

A birdhouse in the cedars with a sign "Garden" pointing the way to go — "Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers.
Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.

~Luther Burbank (1849 - 1926)

A stroll on a winters day down a popular pier. With the rain it was quiet and relaxing ...

A stroll down the pier on a rainy winter's day

The Boardwalk - a great place to walk in downtown Nanaimo, BC — The Boardwalk - a great place to spend time in downtown Nanaimo -
a scenic place to take a walk and have a coffee

I love spring anywhere,
but if I could choose
I would always greet it
in a garden.

~Ruth Stout

Bees busy on the blossoms in the sunny gardens in early spring — Bees and blossoms in the Spring

Heron - Low concern endangered species - fishing Chilliwack, B.C.

Peregrine Falcon - visited us when camping by a lake in Interior BC

Everyone likes birds.
What wild creature is more accessible to our
eyes and ears, as close to us
and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird.

~ David Attenborough

The eagle from The Eagle and Salmon Carving by Karl Morgan, Tsawwassen First Nation at Tsawwassen Quay Market (ferry terminal) — The Eagle and Salmon Carving by Karl Morgan,
Tsawwassen First Nation at Tsawwassen Quay Market (ferry terminal)

Incredibly remarkable scenic views of the oceans, inlets & islands along the BC Pacific Coast — BC coast and islands
Incredible vistas along the BC Pacific Coastlines
One of the reasons "why I love where I live"

In Closing:

These are not award winning photos but an eclectic assortment of personal photos of our beautiful province. Hoping this has inspired you to venture out and explore this wonderful land. Take care and be happy.

Best wishes ~ Liz

A laugh, to be joyous,
must flow from a joyous heart,
for without kindness,
there can be no true joy.

~Thomas Carlyle