Expedition Canada

 Round Trip  Sat May 8th After the excitement  of the morning aerial display from the birds of prey swooping to help the seagulls with the shoal of fish that were passing by, it was off for more property exploring.   An early morning stroll along the beach and we came across one of the many Great Blue Heron.  A really graceful bird in the air. For those that did not see the blog for Friday, some 15 or so Bald and Golden Eagles (mostly Bald) were attracted by a huge flock of seagulls attacking a shoal of fish about 1km out to sea.  They were too far away and spaced out to get a good shot, but the top pic shows four of the Bald Eagles and a Golden Eagle.  Once they had fish in claw, they flew back behind us for breakfast before repeating the journey.  It must have gone on for the best part of an hour.  An amazing spectacle. The first visit was to Roberts Creek a small community about 10k down the road towards Sechelt.   A really ...

Property Search Begins Tues May 4th Robin - blackbird size! The realtor we have been working with had organised 4 viewings for Tuesday morning.  An interesting mix of real estate.   The first was a wooden clad house on three levels, surrounded by pine forest with a window through the trees looking across the Sechelt inlet. Several acres of land of which 5% is not mountainside forest!  Inside the dark wood floors, dark furniture and finishes made for a very dark and gloomy feel - 3/10 bah! The second property was on the inlet but closer to Sechelt.  A lovely house right on the waters edge, though neighbouring properties were quite close by.  Some work required on the lower floor that could be turned in to a dedicated suite. A possible but slightly above budget - 7/10 On the opposite side of the inlet, and facing due north, was the third.  Set higher up and with stunning views up the inlet.  Beautifully finished, but small garden and close to t...