When we say we are going to ‘town’ we mean we are heading to Nanaimo (as opposed to ‘The Village’ which would be Gabriola). On foot, as you leave the ferry terminal in Nanaimo you find yourself passing the Cameron Island wharf and the Port Place shopping center and quite quickly you will be on… Read more »
Yoga and Wine
While at a cross conditioning class this evening I came upon a brochure for what looks to be a well paired evening. This began last Friday but runs for four weeks so this Friday is as good as any… Friday, May 22nd – 5:00 PMYoga and Wine TastingProgressively Enlightening Evenings How it works …The evenings… Read more »
Home and Away
It was the end of a sunny week when the idea of a camp-out struck me. Along with my husband, our kids and many friends both grown and growing we packed all our earthly belongings for one exciting night. We got in the car and drove…5 minutes to the local campground here on Gabriola! What… Read more »
A Dip in the Lake
A weather forecast of warm sunny days sent us off to Cowichan Lake to enjoy the mid week camping experience. We were not disappointed, a 1&1/2 hour drive and we were there, blue skies and clear water welcomed us. We tried out our new zero gravity lounge chairs and I took a dip in the… Read more »
A Shiny New Fire Truck
The Gabriola Fire Department has a shiny new red fire truck which came to us on the Quinsam (our ferry). Our old 1978 pumper truck was bought by the Mudge Island Citizens Society and is shown being barged over to Mudge Island.
