Vancouver, Victoria, Dolphins and Bears?

Our latest journey took us the beautiful province of British Columbia. We started in Vancouver and explored the city. After two days, we drove over 400 km to Campbell River. Staying at Painters Lodge (a fishing lodge believe it or not) to begin our hunt for the North American grizzly bear. We headed up Bute Inlet by boat to the First Nations of the Homalco Indian Band. There we encountered our grizzly bears! What a sight.



View of Granville Island from Yaletown



Tide sculpture near Granville Island

 

 
 

Gastown in Vancouver BC - Early morning



Wainborn Park Vancouver

Painters Lodge, Campbell River



Sunrise over Painters Lodge

Dolphins Jump in Georgia's Strait



Grizzly Bear Mom with her 3 cubs - Very unusual that she could raise three

 

 

 

Fourth of July Celebration (with a little photo magic)

This was a quiet Fourth of July for the most part. We did hang out with neighbors to celebrate. Dark came upon us and with no official fireworks for our area, we made our own show. (Note: these were all safe and sane fireworks with close adult supervision).

My wife helping with a little light writing

 

 Our granddaughter's first sparklers (above) and Her uncle sharing in the fun, smoke and celebration (below)

 

San Francisco at Night Plus Other Adventures

Two weekends ago, my wife and I spent time in San Francisco and Sausalito, CA. We also ventured to Muir Woods, home of the giant redwoods of California and the Marin Headlands. Here are a few shots of this amazing part of California. Enjoy!

The ever enduring Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco Nightscape

A different view

My favorite City by the Bay

Cavallo Point Resort which was the former barracks of Ft. Baker

Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands

Deep in Muir Woods

North American Owl in Muir Woods