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Category Archives: Vancouver Island
Not all Zoom & gloom
… though I was not happy to learn the airline on which I was booked to fly next Friday had gone the way of the fairies. Still, I’m rebooked now and looking forward to kissing the English ground once more … Continue reading
Clam spotting
A pleasant afternoon in Maple Bay today. Had an enlightening walk on the beach at low tide revisiting some of the bivalves of my youth, and a newcomer. When I were a lass, the Manila clam (Venerupis philippinarum) was everywhere … Continue reading
Words on the Water and after
So: the Words on the Water writers festival (check out the virtual tour of Campbell River!) was a good old time. We arrived, on a day of brilliant sunshine, at 8:30 sharp and purchased $40 worth of tickets for all … Continue reading
Words and water
Just looking ahead to a weekend’s literary merrymaking in Campbell River. The Words on the Water writers festival, being held in the Maritime Heritage Centre, starts on Friday. Even with a disabled website (some tragically ill-timed mishap involving corporate changes … Continue reading