Yesterday evening the half-moon shone through a bit of fog. I love the silhouettes of tree skeletons in autumn when the leaves have fallen and bare branches remain. Some trees are full of lacy stems and twigs, while others reach out in tangles.
Yesterday, the last day of our little jaunt, we walked on Long Beach, BC. The sun warmed our backs and glinted off the waves. If I had had a towel or something to wash the sand off, I would have walked barefoot on the sand. That would have been a sight - bare feet and a light down jacket.
Mist floated in the air and water had its way on the sand, creating undulating designs as the waves rushed upon the shore and receded. Long Beach is about 10 miles in length; we didn't walk all of it. It runs between Ucluelet and Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The vast Pacific Ocean.
We had to raise our voices over the noise of the unceasing surf. Not many surfers were out as the seas weren't high and it was low tide, but it's a very popular spot for surfers year round. It's also subject to rip currents and there are signs warning of the dangers. The water is very cold year round and only very hardy souls swim here. None today.
I'm not a fan of ice cream, but Tim is, and decided to treat himself to a Salted Caramel Sundae. It came with a surfboard-shaped chocolate! He offered me a bite and oh my, I ate probably 1/3 of the sundae. I'm just very picky about my ice cream. Salted Caramel ice cream is amazingly delicious! We made certain the crows got none of that either.
This morning we packed up and drove home, winding through narrow valleys where autumn colour lined the road, and fog hung in the trees, up over the mountain, down again, and into our very own driveway.
All is unpacked and sorted, and normal life begins again.
Lorrie, It sounds like you had quite a lovely day. Your photos are beautiful and that salted caramel sundae looks really good. I have been places that the gulls have been really aggressive and even dove down and grabbed our sandwich. Gotta beware of some birds. Love the autumn colors in the trees.
ReplyDeleteYes, crows and gulls and our jays are notorious for stealing food!
DeleteDo you know what the water temperature is there on the beach where you walked? Here it is 50-55 F. year round, and I know the current is flowing south from your part of the world, so it must be colder still up there. I am okay walking in 50 degrees for a while, but my feet are invigorated rather than comfortable!
ReplyDeleteI checked and the water temperature is currently 52 degrees F, and that's warmer than usual. So not much different than from where you.
DeleteSuch beautiful photos of the beach, how lovely to walk along there. Your lunch sounds too delicious to share with the crows:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rosie. The beach walk was wonderful.
DeleteI love salted caramel ice cream! What amazing patterns the waves make. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteYes, those patterns in the sand - the way of water.
DeleteYour photos brought me back to the one time I visited Tofino and Ucluelet in February of 2017. I loved everything about the area. I even got to experience a small earthquake while I was there.
ReplyDeleteI'd just as soon not experience any more earthquakes! Tofino is a popular place for tourists.
DeleteWhat a lovely autumn getaway!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun and relaxing.
DeleteLovely atmospheric silvery photos. I can just imagine how cold that water is. Perfect to dine alfresco and I’m envious of your seafood chowder, one of my favourites. B x
ReplyDeleteThe water is very cold. I'm glad we had sunny weather during our trip.
DeleteWhat a nice mini trip. That ice cream sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt might have been the best ice cream I've ever had.
DeleteLovely Fall colour on the deciduous trees. Tim's sundae looks amazing ( I am very fond of ice cream!!)
ReplyDeleteThe sundae was delicious and although I just asked for a bite, it was so good that I ate quite a few bites!
DeleteBeautiful photos, Lorrie! What a lovely trip! The ice cream sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great little getaway.
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! Next time just walk on bare feet. When leaving teh sand, just take a litle time to sit down and enjoy the sights, and when your feet are dry the and will fall off. Whipe the rest off with your hands and done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Syl.
DeleteFabulous photos and the sundae with the surf-board looks just great.
ReplyDeleteI'm still thinking about that sundae, days later.
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