Cameron and I ventured into the wilds of Salt Spring’s ‘south end’ and found an almost iridescent forest, a moss covered snake fence (not sure how it keeps snakes out), and the sounds of a rushing stream nearby.
Precipitation Break
A welcome, if brief, break in the daily deluge. The view is northeast from Salt Spring Island to Prevost Island with Galiano Island in the clouds behind.
Sometimes, when you happen upon a view like this, you realize how lucky you are to live here…
Memories
Three old friends.
Garry Oak
A Garry Oak tree can live as long as 400 years. I think this one must have a storied past. And it looks like it might be reaching retirement age.
Winter Salt Spring Splendor
This somewhat unofficial trail—and by unofficial I mean it’s not marked and you have to hunt for it—is at the very end of Isabella Point Road then left to the end of Maxam Road. And, if you live on the north end of the island (what we used to call 537) you better pack a lunch for the roadtrip there. On the plus side, Cameron and I saw no one, heard only the stream nearby and the soft landing of light rain. The winter wetness illuminated the green of the moss of Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve…
p.s.
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
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