Updates

Back in 2007, when I started this blog it was my only way to share photos with friends (I wasn't even on facebook!). These days I am much more likely to post pics on Instagram, so if you're looking for updates of the kids, our house renos, or the slug I saw in the back yard, head over to the other naturenerding.

40

I turned 40 this year, so my stellar husband sent me off to the South Chilcotins for a few days with one of my dearest friends. If this is a sign of what my fourties will be like, bring it on!

 

 We had no objectives (besides ride lots and have fun) when we got there, but we somehow stumbled into a fantastic ride over two passes and down into Spruce lake. I'm guessing we rode about 50km our first day.

 

What I packed for a long day.

 T climbing up to Windy Pass.

 Windy Pass

 Looking down towards Spruce lake.

 Gun Meadows. Smooth, flowy, fun, stunning.

 Aspen grove

After 9 hours of riding we were lucky enough to sleep at Tyax Lodge and wake up to drink coffee from the deck and look out at this view. We were also happy to do some yoga on the dock in the sunshine instead of hopping right back on our bikes!

 We did finally get back on the bikes. We hired a guide and got a delicious three hour tour of some of the local trails.

 We'll be back.

Hornby Island

 

Back in August we did our third family pilgrimage to Hornby Island.

 

Our attempt at a family selfie taken at the front of the ferry.

Cassia and her buddy Violet. Everything is good so long as no one touches blanket.

Party in the boat.

Delicious curries

I always forget that the coastal forests feel so different than the interior rainforest. And then I walk under a canopy of red alder and big leaf maple and I realize I've been missing something and suddenly feel very at home.

Selfies with kids are fun.

I love it when my kid gets all nature-nerdy.

Bat star

She was impressed that the sea star perfectly matched her dress.

Daddy's girl for sure.