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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Where I Live...


...the water is our highway.
I live on Vancouver Island...a ferry ride from the mainland of Canada's west coast.
The ocean impacts our lives in so many ways and to some extent, defines who we are. We're Islanders and life is a little slower here and more laid back than on the mainland.
Sometimes we're called "tree huggers" and "granola crunchers" but really, we're just passionate about our beautiful island...and no, Birkenstocks, with or without socks, do not live in my closet!
My heart loves it here,
and that say's it all!

28 comments:

  1. I could live here...absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. Lucky, lucky girl! It is so beautiful there!

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  3. Beautiful picture. I'd love to visit there some day.

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  4. the image is really a very lovely one to gaze on..so far away

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  5. absolutely gorgeous.... I will live by the water someday... it brings me such joy!

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  6. Hello fellow Canadian..I love this shot, and have a good friend who lives on the Island with you who has nothing bad to say about it.
    Lovely to meet you.
    Char

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  7. hee hee....the no birkenstock comment made me laugh !

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  8. The serenity of this view is like vacation for the eyes and spirit... :o)

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  9. i would love to live on a little secluded island. we went up to some islands in wisconsin once, took the ferry boat on and off...and they told us stories about when it got cold, you could drive over the ice or stay put. stay put. wouldn't that be just lovely! thanks for sharing you little part of the world!

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  10. Lol, I love my Birkies! But then again, I'm from Bellingham which is not that far from Canada and everyone wears them. I've always wanted to live on an island like you do. Can't wait to see more beautiful shots from you.

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  11. I visited Vancouver Island in the early 70's and it remains one of my favorite places...someday I will have to find all my old slides of that trip...And I would not give up my Birkenstocks for anything!...especially my silver pair:)

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  12. beautiful shot - love the leading lines that lead right into being on an island. gorgeous work. looks like a place I would love to visit.

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  13. I did visit Vancouver and the area once, and loved it! Good for you. It's wonderful when you know where your heart belongs.

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  14. HI,I have visited Vancouver Island many times. One of my sisters lived at Kye Bay by Comox. I love my time that I have spent out there, What a wonderful place you live in. I am a fellow Canadian and there is no place like home.

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  15. Your photo makes me want to visit - very serene looking!

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  16. Gorgeous! What a spectacular view!

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  17. how could you not feel passionate about such a place.

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  18. i happen to love my birkis and often hug trees. i think i would absolutely love it there.
    so wonderful!

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  19. love your photo and your passion about it!! it shows in your image and your words!

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  20. Sounds like my kind of place:)

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  21. My folks live on your island! In QB!

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  22. greetings from one islander to another!

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  23. This is gorgeous! We have an aunt who lives there -- we plan to go visit some day, and your photo just makes me want to go sooner rather than later.

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  24. We have always wanted to visit the island, but haven't made it that far yet. The San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington state may be similar? We have been there and totally love it. I have always wanted to live on an island...surrounded by the soothing and comforting water. Thank you for sharing - gorgeous.

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