nanoose bay

 a few weeks ago we took a trip to parksville.  a little over 2 hours drive plus a 90 minute ferry ride.  we had an amazing time and perfect weather all four days we were away.

 ferries are an awesome way to travel.  we dont take them that frequently, so we always fully embrace the experience.

 we stayed at a resort in nanoose bay.  our condo was perfectly situated on the water, right beside the boat launch and our baby monitor's range encompassed the resort restaurant and pools.  my parents have a timeshare and get points and side deals that make little units like this very affordable.  thanks mom and dad!

 ty had fun interacting with the tidal flats.  rock jumping is just beginning.  careful mister, the algae is slippery.

both boys enjoyed spending time in the pool and hottub.

 we brought our kayak and both kylie and i went kayaking every day.  one day i disembarked on this little island looking for pirates.  lots of seals, but no pirates.

 rathtrevor beach was right across the bay.  both kylie and i have childhood memories of making tidal forts and looking for sand dollars on this enormous tidal plain.

now we both have memories of watching zeke eat ludicrous amounts of sand.


we visited the local parks, which were gigantic and ever expanding, thanks to the energetic local lions club.

 one afternoon kayaking kylie passed right under an adolescent bald eagle.  i took ty out to see and the eagle tolerated our presence as well.  it was only a little over 10 feet in the air.  the closest i have ever been to an eagle.

 on another trip we saw a seal, as well as a number of otters.  i caught one on camera eating a fish.

we also visited coombs and ate delicious bakery treats in a bizarre square, but there were no goats on the roof.

some ancient forest trail running of course.

and back home for the evening.

rinse and repeat.

goodbye parksville!