The Butchart Gardens

It is beyond words. We were lucky enough to go a few days after we arrived on the island. It was an incredible expereince. Sam and I just wandered around totally lost in this place's beauty and in each other. One of the most romantic places we have ever been. The whole idea behind it is just so romantic, a man built it for his wife! Best. Present. Ever. Enjoy:

Cluxewe (Port McNeill)

we stayed in this heavenly place known for killer whale watching during our last week in british columbia. it was the best way to say goodbye to an adventurous summer.

on the way up to port mcneill from port alberni we stopped at cathedral trail and checked out some amazingly beautiful/old/huge trees there. it was breathtaking.

whilst in cluxewe (near port mcneill)

driving all the way up the island

staying in nanaimo for a night (living forest oceanside)

waking up to the waves crashing on the shore everyday

hoping to see a killer-whale

catching peyton partying

watching patron

deciding to go home

that moooon

Port Alberni

beautiful doors

sunsets

motorcycle rally

autumn in full force!

amazing breakfast!

look close: perfect spider web.

port alberni was

a giant spider

that hug by that place

a night ride

td every other day

autumn in full force

breaking points

diverse congregations

amazing breakfast at miller's place

tsunami territory

Duncan

the hardest part about this gypsy life is finding a new gym to work out at every week. this one was cool.

new toys for peyton.

peyton and i took a day trip to crofton to see the ocean and drop off lunch to sam. it was gorgeous.

peyton learns to shake a paw!

just behind the campground we stayed while in duncan.

while in duncan

peyton learns to shake a paw

super 8

staples/subway/petsmart/sushi/safeway

office party

cloudy, blustery, swirling wind day

natives playing music at night

camping by the river