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Bridge, the iconic view of Bath.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath2.jpgBath2Bath Abbey, a site of worship since 757 AD, with an Anglo-Saxon monastery making way for a Norman Cathedral, and the Abbey as it stands today.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath3.jpgBath3A perfect summer's day... in the middle of October!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath4.jpgBath4The mineral-rich hot springs below the town still feed the ancient bath.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath5.jpgBath5It's easy to see why Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – every building reveals the historical story, from Celts and Romans to present day. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath6.jpgBath6Detail of the intricately carved wooden door to a church.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath7.jpgBath7The centre of town was decorated for Day of the Dead. Many brightly-coloured skulls accompanied these garlands.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath8.jpgBath8Sweet Little Things, a very pretty tea house in Bath. Many cream teas consist of two scones, which I didn't really understand, as one was usually plenty. And, as I love my scone to be piled high with cream and jam, I use it all up on one. The second scone made a nice snack the following day.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bath9.jpgBath9View from the tea house door.2018-11-22T16:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/11/14/two-days-in-london/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_architecture1.jpgLondon_Architecture1This intrigued me. I think it is in Soho.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_architecture2.jpgLondon_Architecture2So many gorgeous hotels.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_architecture3.jpgLondon_Architecture3Lunch at The Crypt, in St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_architecture4.jpgLondon_Architecture4I loved all the layers of history and architecture. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_architecture5.jpgLondon_Architecture5Beautiful Tower Bridge. I stayed not far from here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_camden1.jpgLondon_Camden1Leaving Camden Market for a walk along the canal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_camden2.jpgLondon_Camden2Last look at the Camden Canal, near St Mark's Church. Many narrow boats were moored at it's edges.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_nopi.jpgLondon_NopiWe enjoyed a remarkable dinner at Nopi. This was the most succulent Burrata with peaches and crunchy coriander seeds with a delicious dressing.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_regents1.jpgLondon_Regents1Roses still blooming in abundance, in the middle of October! This one smelled particularly fine.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/london_regents2.jpgLondon_Regents2The Triton Fountain in The Regent's Park.2018-11-14T15:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/11/04/lovely-mells/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_view1.jpgMells_View1Sheep and stone, with beautiful autumn colour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_view2.jpgMells_View2Green in every direction.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_view3.jpgMells_View3The glimpse of St Andrew's Church from the Walled Garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_cottage1.jpgMells_Cottage1Through the gate in this stone wall was our river-side sanctuary; the loveliest cottage.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_cottage2.jpgMells_Cottage2The Mells River ran directly alongside the patio of our cottage. The sweet and gentle sound was the first to greet me each morning. In the green space across we saw many pheasants, and the view of the stars at night in the dark village was spectacular.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_cottage3.jpgMells_Cottage3The stone bridge near our cottage which is one of the main roadways into the village.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_riverwalk1.jpgMells_RiverWalk1The path along the river through deciduous forest.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_riverwalkfalls.jpgMells_RiverWalkFallsA small waterfall along the riverside walk.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_riverwalk_ruinbuilding.jpgMells_RiverWalk_RuinBuildingAn abandoned building from the old Iron Works.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mells_riverwalk_ruinwall.jpgMells_RiverWalk_RuinWallOld walls in various states of ruin are all around the area near the old Iron Works.2018-11-04T19:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/10/13/my-uk-adventure-snowshill-manor-and-garden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill1.jpgSnowshill1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill2.jpgSnowshill2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill3.jpgSnowshill3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill4.jpgSnowshill4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill5.jpgSnowshill5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill6.jpgSnowshill6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill7.jpgSnowshill7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill8.jpgSnowshill8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill9.jpgSnowshill9https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/snowshill10.jpgSnowshill102018-10-13T20:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/10/11/my-uk-adventure-hidcote-manor-garden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote1.jpgHidcote1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote2.jpgHidcote2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote3.jpgHidcote3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote6.jpgHidcote6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote5.jpgHidcote5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote4.jpgHidcote4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote7.jpgHidcote7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote8.jpgHidcote8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote9.jpgHidcote9https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hidcote10.jpgHidcote102018-10-11T23:16:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/10/06/my-uk-adventure-chipping-campden-details/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail2.jpgDetail2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail1.jpgDetail1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail3.jpgDetail3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail4.jpgDetail4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail5.jpgDetail5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail6.jpgDetail6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail7.jpgDetail7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detail8.jpgDetail8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/detailchipping.jpgDetailChipping2018-10-06T21:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/10/02/my-uk-adventure-chipping-campden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/earlymorningwalk1.jpgEarlyMorningWalk1My first walk of the day, at about 8 am. This is St Catherine Catholic Church, just on the corner of our lane.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/earlymorningwalk2.jpgEarlyMorningWalk2Many doorways lead to private courtyards, or hidden shops.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/earlymorningwalk3.jpgEarlyMorningWalk3St James Church.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/earlymorningwalk4.jpgEarlyMorningWalk4The walk up to St James.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/earlymorningwalk6.jpgEarlyMorningWalk6Chipping Campden High Street in early morning light.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/afternoonwalk1.jpgAfternoonWalk1Through a gate and into the lovely Ernest Wilson Garden. Mr Wilson was born in Chipping Campden and was an important plant collector of the early 20th century.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/afternoonwalk2.jpgAfternoonWalk2These unusual rose hips were interesting.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/afternoonwalk4.jpgAfternoonWalk4A lovely, quiet place.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/afternoonwalk5.jpgAfternoonWalk5The view from St James.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/afternoonwalk7.jpgAfternoonWalk7View back towards St James from a public footpath through a field.2018-10-03T05:09:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/10/01/my-uk-adventure-day-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/travel_moreton-in-marsh2-copy.jpgTravel_Moreton-in-Marsh2 copyThe Marshmallow in Moreton-in-Marsh – pretty room, beautiful back garden patio, lovely service.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/travel_moreton-in-marsh3.jpgTravel_Moreton-in-Marsh3Post-rail-journey lunch at The Marshmallow, Moreton-in-Marsh.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/travel_moreton-in-marsh1.jpgTravel_Moreton-in-Marsh1The Signal Box, Moreton-in-Marsh.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/travel_firstglimpsecountryside.jpgTravel_FirstGlimpseCountrysideWe weren't long out of London before the quintessential countryside appeared.2018-10-02T01:35:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/09/28/my-uk-adventure-days-1-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_sunset.jpgHammersmith_SunsetThe day ended with a perfect sunset!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_fish-chips1.jpgHammersmith_Fish-chips1Yum, yum, yum!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_privategarden.jpgHammersmith_PrivateGarden... and spied many well-loved private gardens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_cobbles.jpgHammersmith_Cobbles... trod on many cobbles...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_chimneypots.jpgHammersmith_chimneyPots... gazed up at countless chimney pots...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_architecture.jpgHammersmith_ArchitectureWe walked past gorgeous architecture...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_thedove.jpgHammersmith_TheDove... and The Dove.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_blacklion.jpgHammersmith_BlackLion... sweet pubs like The Black Lion...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hmmersmith_park-thames.jpgHmmersmith_Park-ThamesWe passed beautiful green spaces...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hammersmith_bridge.jpgHammersmith_BridgeTurn right at Hammersmith Bridge for a lovely walk along the Thames.2018-09-28T21:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/09/25/brockenhurst-hampshire-and-rye-east-sussex/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_rye.jpgTripMap_Ryehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_brockenhurst.jpgTripMap_Brockenhurst2018-09-28T20:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/09/01/mells-somerset/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_mells3.jpgTripMap_Londonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_mells2.jpgTripMap_Londonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_mells1.jpgTripMap_Londonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tripmap_mells.jpgTripMap_London2018-09-01T22:29:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/08/12/chipping-campden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tripmap_chipping.jpgTripMap_London2018-08-12T15:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/08/03/london/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tripmap_london.jpgTripMap_London2018-08-04T03:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/07/03/the-biggest-adventure-begins/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_trip2.jpg06_Trip2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_trip1.jpg06_Trip1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_trip4.jpg06_Trip4Helene Cyr Photographyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_tripmap.jpgPrinthttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/06_trip3.jpg06_Trip32018-07-03T14:47:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/06/14/conserving-land-on-salt-spring-island/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring2.jpg05_SaltSpring2Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve, Salt Spring Island. Once farmland, then a 9-hole golf course, now dedicated to nature and home to many species of animals and plants, many of which are endangered.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring3.jpg05_SaltSpring3A beautiful pond near the lake. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring4.jpg05_SaltSpring4Spring flowers all around.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring5.jpg05_SaltSpring5A shady spot by the creek. It was here I heard the song of a bird I had never heard before.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring6.jpg05_SaltSpring6Sitka columbine is just one of the many wild flowers growing at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve, which has a native plant nursery on site.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring7.jpg05_SaltSpring7A fuzzy bee on a very beautiful iris. We had a few minutes to shop for snacks in Fulford Harbour before boarding the ferry home.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring8.jpg05_SaltSpring8Farewell Salt Spring Island, until next time.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/05_saltspring1.jpg05_SaltSpring1The approach to Fulford Harbour. It's just a 35-minute journey from Swartz Bay.2018-06-14T15:44:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/05/19/wild-things/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/03_wildrose2.jpg03_WildRose2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/03_wildrose3.jpg03_WildRose3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/03_wildrose1.jpg03_WildRose12018-05-19T17:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/05/13/preparing-for-a-big-adventure/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi3.jpg02_Abkhazi3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi4.jpg02_Abkhazi4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi5.jpg02_Abkhazi5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi6.jpg02_Abkhazi6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi8.jpg02_Abkhazi8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi7.jpg02_Abkhazi7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi9.jpg02_Abkhazi9https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi2.jpg02_Abkhazi2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/02_abkhazi1.jpg02_Abkhazi12018-05-13T15:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/03/25/spring-has-sprung-in-glorious-colour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01_springcolour_yellow.jpg01_SpringColour_Yellowhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01_springcolour_white.jpg01_SpringColour_Whitehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01_springcolour_purple.jpg01_SpringColour_Purplehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01_springcolour_pink.jpg01_SpringColour_Pinkhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01_springcolour_cream.jpg01_SpringColour_Cream2018-03-26T07:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/03/03/2017-in-review-autumn-and-winter/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_9.jpgAutumn-Winter_9https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_8.jpgAutumn-Winter_8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_7.jpgAutumn-Winter_7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_6.jpgAutumn-Winter_6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_5.jpgAutumn-Winter_5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_4.jpgAutumn-Winter_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_3.jpgAutumn-Winter_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_2.jpgAutumn-Winter_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/autumn-winter_1.jpgAutumn-Winter_12018-03-04T06:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/01/17/2017-in-review-summer/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer6_cycling.jpgSummer6_Cyclinghttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer5_pastimes.jpgSummer5_Pastimeshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer4_pride.jpgSummer4_Pridehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer1_saturna.jpgSummer1_Saturnahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer2_saturna.jpgSummer2_Saturnahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/summer3_saturna.jpgSummer3_Saturna2018-01-17T16:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2018/01/04/2017-in-review-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring09.jpgSpring09From snow to snowdrops, an early sign of spring.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring01-1.jpgSpring01-1Lots of spring-time walks, urban, rural. This one with J in some lovely woodland in Royal Oak.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring08.jpgSpring08The city comes alive with cherry and plum blossoms from late February until early April. This beautiful tree is in the Gardens at Government House.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring10.jpgSpring10Continued love affair with our beautiful neighbourhood.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring124.jpgSpring12Made time for a treat at my favourite coffee establishments. Hey Happy on Johnson Street (left), and Hide + Seek on Oak Bay Avenue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring11.jpgSpring11In May, dear friends visit from Colorado.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring13.jpgSpring13As always, we spend time with the cats! Miss Bunny Drummond really loves GJ.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/spring14.jpgSpring14One of my favourite designers opened a new shop on Johnson Street in June. No stranger to Victoria, John Fluevog opened an early store in 1972. I'm happy he's back!2018-01-05T06:07:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/12/31/farewell-2017-welcome-2018/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017finale.jpg2017Finale2018-01-01T03:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/02/14/snow-part-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_1.jpgsnowday_part3_1View of the Legislature Buildings on my way to the park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_2.jpgsnowday_part3_2Entering Beacon Hill Park from Douglas Street. The Garry Oak meadow is an outline of lacy texture against the snow sky.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_3.jpgsnowday_part3_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_5.jpgsnowday_part3_5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_6.jpgsnowday_part3_6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_7.jpgsnowday_part3_7View to the stone bridge. I love the subtle shades of green, yellow and blue amongst the grey and white.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_8.jpgsnowday_part3_8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_9.jpgsnowday_part3_9Autumn leaves which never fell.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_10.jpgsnowday_part3_10https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part3_11.jpgsnowday_part3_11Walking back home to Chinatown in the snowy dusk light. The trees, which line Government Street, are now illuminated with red and pink lights for Valentine's Day.2017-02-14T17:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/02/12/snow-part-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part2_1.jpgsnowday_part2_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part2_2.jpgsnowday_part2_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part2_3.jpgsnowday_part2_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part2_4.jpgsnowday_part2_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part2_5.jpgsnowday_part2_52017-02-12T19:52:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/02/12/snow-part-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part1_1.jpgsnowday_part1_1Breakfast at Mo:Lé, watching the snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part1_2.jpgsnowday_part1_2Such a pretty pup! Lovely Lana.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part1_3.jpgsnowday_part1_3Still life with snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part1_4.jpgsnowday_part1_4All snow smiles for M, her pup Lana, and Uncle GJ!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowday_part1_5.jpgsnowday_part1_52017-02-12T17:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/01/23/more-help-from-the-cats/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/02_bunnyhelper2.jpg02_bunnyhelper2… Bunny Drummond stole my chair!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/02_bunnyhelper3.jpg02_bunnyhelper3So, I moved everything over to the sofa, and embroidered a spider.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/02_bunnyhelper1.jpg02_bunnyhelper1Sunday afternoon, about to start a new project. Lovely warm sunbeams streaming in the windows. But then…2017-01-24T01:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/01/11/cute-cat-interlude/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01_taxicabhelper2.jpg01_taxicabhelper2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/01_taxicabhelper1.jpg01_taxicabhelper12017-01-12T00:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/01/02/festive-table/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_1.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_3.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_4.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_5.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_2.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_0.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_0https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_6.jpg2_dkn_xmasdinnerdecor_62017-01-02T20:30:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2017/01/01/2017/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/happynewyear2017.jpghappynewyear20172017-01-01T19:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/12/31/a-wintery-day-in-vancouver/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_1.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_1A little after sunrise from the deck of a BC Ferries vessel to Vancouver.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_2.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_2A lovely morning sky on South Granville Street. A few flakes of snow fell here and there throughout the day.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_3.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_3Looking towards the North Shore mountains from downtown Vancouver.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_7.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_7Musician Shawn Bullshields sings sweetly in the icy-cold air of Granville Island.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_4.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_4Late afternoon sky from Granville Island.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_5.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_5I loved the colours of this church and the autumn leaves around it in the dwindling daylight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_6.jpgdkn_vancouverdaytrip_nov2016_6Waiting to eat at Vig's new location on Cambie Street. So delicious, beautiful space, and wonderful service.2017-01-01T01:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/11/16/autumn-rides/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2_dkn_autumnride1.jpg2_dkn_autumnride1Heading home along the Blenkinsop Greenway. There is farmland on either side of the trail here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2_dkn_autumnride2.jpg2_dkn_autumnride2Many starlings.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2_dkn_autumnride3.jpg2_dkn_autumnride3From the trestle bridge approaching Swan Lake.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2_dkn_autumnride4.jpg2_dkn_autumnride4Swan Lake in Saanich.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2_dkn_autumnride5.jpg2_dkn_autumnride5Another view of Swan Lake through copper-coloured leaves.2016-11-16T17:42:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/11/16/new-direction-embroidery-and-ribbon/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderyredvelvetbkribbon_october_a.jpgembrioderyredvelvetbkribbon_october_ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderyredvelvetbkribbon_october2016_d.jpgembrioderyredvelvetbkribbon_october2016_dhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderyoncopperribbon_april2016_a.jpgembrioderyoncopperribbon_april2016_ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderyoncopperribbon_april2016_c.jpgembrioderyoncopperribbon_april2016_chttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderybluegoldribbon_october2016_a.jpgembrioderybluegoldribbon_october2016_ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/embrioderybluegoldribbon_october2016_c.jpgembrioderybluegoldribbon_october2016_c2016-11-16T17:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/11/12/autumn-rambles/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn1.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn1We were on the walkway along Dallas Road, very near Odgen Point, when we saw a small crowd watching something in the water below. The tide was high, so conditions were perfect for this pair of harbour seals (adult and juvenile) to feed on a school of tiny fish they had boxed in against the wall of the road/walkway. The younger one seemed to get bored once in a while and dart out to sea before coming back to help with the hunt. Perhaps it was actually rounding up escapees!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn2.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn2Bobbing upside down to watch the prey and decide her next move...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn4.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn4A beautiful bald eagle sits atop the Totem Pole in Beacon Hill Park. Once the tallest in the world, this majestic pole was restored in 2011. Read more here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn5.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn5Bright colour, dark sky – Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn6.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn6A yellowing ginkgo tree at the edge of a reflecting pond in Beacon Hill Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn7.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn7Coffee, cappuccino, and hot chocolate while sitting outside in the sun at the new location of Discovery Coffee.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1_dkn_summerinautumn8.jpg1_dkn_summerinautumn8Back home to Chinatown underneath this beautiful sky.2016-11-13T02:12:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/08/28/our-new-vintage-bike-clubs-inaugural-ride/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dkn_gmob_1.jpgDKN_GMOB_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dkn_gmob_2.jpgDKN_GMOB_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dkn_gmob_3.jpgDKN_GMOB_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dkn_gmob_4.jpgDKN_GMOB_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dkn_gmob_5.jpgDKN_GMOB_52016-08-29T20:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/08/04/victoria-artist-liz-dempsey/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8_lizdempsey4.jpg8_LizDempsey4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8_lizdempsey5.jpg8_LizDempsey5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8_lizdempsey6.jpg8_LizDempsey62016-08-04T15:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/08/04/stormy-summer-sky/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky1.jpg04_VancouverSky1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky2.jpg04_VancouverSky2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky3.jpg04_VancouverSky3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky4.jpg04_VancouverSky4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky5.jpg04_VancouverSky5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/04_vancouversky6.jpg04_VancouverSky62016-08-04T14:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/07/25/summer-fun-getaway-to-saturna-island/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna6.jpg03_Saturna6Our home for three nights, the Breezy Bay Bed and Breakfast.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna7.jpg03_Saturna7View of Boot Cove from the Breezy Bay B&B.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna8.jpg03_Saturna8A tiny beach at Breezy Bay, Saturna Island.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna9.jpg03_Saturna9Stranded moon jelly fish, Breezy Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna10.jpg03_Saturna10Beach assemblage, Breezy Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna11.jpg03_Saturna11Sunset from the Lighthouse Pub our first night on Saturna.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna12.jpg03_Saturna12Twenty-seven Saturna Island-raised lambs. The event sold over 900 tickets for this feast. The community Club uses funds from this event for their yearly budget which funds the local library, health care, ambulance service, school events, to name a few.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna13.jpg03_Saturna13The crazy wood-fired beverage barrels at the BBQ. One for coffee (thick and fierce by all accounts), and the other for water (from which was brewed the best cup of tea I've ever had!).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna14.jpg03_Saturna14Ah, the shady veranda. M and J relaxing with GJ.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/03_saturna15.jpg03_Saturna15Heading back to the B&B from the beach at Breezy Bay we are greeted by the pet chicken.2016-07-26T02:41:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/06/22/brad-pasutti-at-winchester-gallery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5_bradpasutti1.jpg5_BradPasutti1Brad Pasutti, The Intertwining, June 7–25, 2015, Winchester Galleryhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5_bradpasutti2.jpg5_BradPasutti2The Center of Gravity, Brad Pasutti 2016https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5_bradpasutti3.jpg5_BradPasutti3The Anatomy Lesson, 2016; Conan, 2015; The Width of Your Present, 2016.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5_bradpasutti4.jpg5_BradPasutti4Pli selon pli, Brad Pasutti 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peek of Craigdarroch Castle as we make our way to Government House on Rockland Avenue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3_randomspring3.jpg3_RandomSpring3Early spring daffodils and grape hyacinths grow in amongst the rocks.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3_randomspring4.jpg3_RandomSpring4Long morning shadows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/3_randomspring5.jpg3_RandomSpring5A glimpse of the back of Government House from the rocky terraces which slope down into 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at Fisherman's Wharf.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1_earlywalksearlyspring2.jpg1_EarlyWalksEarlySpring2The historic blue bridge catches a bit of sun peaking though the mist.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1_earlywalksearlyspring3.jpg1_EarlyWalksEarlySpring3Looking up from the lower causeway at an early-blooming pink-blossumed tree, with the carillon and Royal BC Museum behind.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1_earlywalksearlyspring4.jpg1_EarlyWalksEarlySpring4Colourful close up.2016-02-02T02:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/01/22/exploring-the-matson-lands/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/05_dkn_matson1.jpg05_DKN_Matson1The early morning view across the harbour to the neighbourhood of James Bay from the top of the conservation area stairway.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/05_dkn_matson2.jpg05_DKN_Matson2Looking up across the Matson Conservation Area at Swallows Landing.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/05_dkn_matson3.jpg05_DKN_Matson3My first January snowdrop sighting.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/05_dkn_matson4.jpg05_DKN_Matson4We met this fellow on Dunsmuir Road near the entrance to Swallows Landing.2016-01-22T21:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/01/15/time-for-tea-and-toast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/04_dkn_folepi1.jpg04_DKN_FolEpi1The last little bit of Festive decor with early morning light.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/04_dkn_folepi2.jpg04_DKN_FolEpi2View from the window seats, onto bustling Yates Street, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/04_dkn_folepi3.jpg04_DKN_FolEpi3Toast made from the bakery's organic wood oven bread is available weekdays, and comes with maple cinnamon butter or butter and house-made current jam.2016-01-15T20:10:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/01/03/frosty-january-morning/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/03_dkn_frostyjanuarymorning_1.jpg03_DKN_FrostyJanuaryMorning_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/03_dkn_frostyjanuarymorning_2.jpg03_DKN_FrostyJanuaryMorning_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/03_dkn_frostyjanuarymorning_3.jpg03_DKN_FrostyJanuaryMorning_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/03_dkn_frostyjanuarymorning_4.jpg03_DKN_FrostyJanuaryMorning_42016-01-04T02:47:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/01/01/breakwater-walk-new-years-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_1.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_2.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_3.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_4.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_5.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_6.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02_dkn_newyearsdaywalk_7.jpg02_DKN_NewYearsDayWalk_72016-01-02T03:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2016/01/01/2016/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/happynewyear2016.jpgHappyNewYear20162016-01-01T18:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/31/beautiful-winter-afternoon-at-the-art-gallery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/08_dkn_aggvgarden1.jpg08_DKN_AGGVgarden1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/08_dkn_aggvgarden2.jpg08_DKN_AGGVgarden2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/08_dkn_aggvgarden3.jpg08_DKN_AGGVgarden32015-12-31T19:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/30/winter-birds/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/07_dkn_birdies3.jpg07_DKN_Birdies3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/07_dkn_birdies.jpg07_DKN_Birdies2016-01-02T03:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/24/joy-and-peace/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/05_dkn_christmaseve.jpg05_DKN_ChristmasEve2015-12-25T01:53:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/13/in-the-studio/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio1.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio1My felted pins with Annie's dollies and Miss Bunny Drummond hanging out in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio3.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio3GJ making sure all the pages of his children's book of art and poems are ready for the photographer next week.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio4.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio4West corner with Annie Nazarian's sewn art pieces.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio5.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio5View of the roofs of Dragon Alley.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio6.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio6Sculptures and things with adorned branches.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/02_dkn_inthestudio7.jpg02_DKN_InTheStudio7Group of things by candlelight and winter light.2015-12-14T00:28:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/06/new-hot-chocolate-finds-hide-seek/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/01_dkn_hideseek1.jpg01_DKN_Hide+Seek12207 Oak Bay Avenue, near Hampshire Road.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/01_dkn_hideseek2.jpg01_DKN_Hide+Seek2Slight fail with the foam decoration on the right was handled with humour. Didn't make any difference to the flavour! Plus I think it's a perfectly rendered sea turtle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/01_dkn_hideseek3.jpg01_DKN_Hide+Seek3Fun staff making delicious drinks.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/01_dkn_hideseek4.jpg01_DKN_Hide+Seek4I loved the mixture of beautifully upholstered Danish mid-century and contemporary furnishings.The atmosphere was very pleasing.2015-12-06T15:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/12/04/time-for-tea-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/04_dkn_jagasilk2.jpg04_dkn_JagaSilk2Instead of my favourite maccha latte, we mixed it up with a London Fog and a Masala Chai; plus house-made vanilla bean shortbread cookies.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/04_dkn_jagasilk3.jpg04_dkn_JagaSilk3Peeking through the window at teaware… and Annie.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/04_dkn_jagasilk1.jpg04_dkn_JagaSilk1JagaSIlk Teabar is a gem tucked away in Nootka Court, just off Courtney Street.2015-12-04T22:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/11/28/time-for-tea-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir1.jpg03_dkn_Terroir1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir2.jpg03_dkn_Terroir2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir3.jpg03_dkn_Terroir3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir4.jpg03_dkn_Terroir4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir5.jpg03_dkn_Terroir5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir6.jpg03_dkn_Terroir6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/03_dkn_terroir7.jpg03_dkn_Terroir72015-11-28T16:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/11/26/time-for-tea/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/02_dkn_justmaccha1.jpg02_dkn_JustMaccha1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/02_dkn_justmaccha2.jpg02_dkn_JustMaccha22015-11-26T21:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/11/06/miss-mousy/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01_dkn_newmousy6.jpg01_dkn_NewMousy6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01_dkn_newmousy1.jpg01_dkn_NewMousy1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01_dkn_newmousy2.jpg01_dkn_NewMousy2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01_dkn_newmousy3.jpg01_dkn_NewMousy3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01_dkn_newmousy4.jpg01_dkn_NewMousy42015-11-07T06:40:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/11/04/autumn-sunshine/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/007_dkn_autumnharbourview.jpg007_DKN_AutumnHarbourView2015-11-05T00:09:20+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/10/12/to-all-my-canadian-readers-and-followers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/happythanksgiving.jpgHappyThanksgiving2015-10-12T15:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/10/06/day-trip-to-vancouver-harbour-to-harbour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip1.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip1Victoria BC: Inner Harbour, downtown and Beacon Hill Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip2.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip2Victoria Airport in Sidney.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip3.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip3BC Ferries vessel sailing into Swartz Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip4.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip4Gulf Islands.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip5.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip5Morning mists over Richmond.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip6.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip6Beautiful English Bay and False Creek with the Granville Street and Burrard Street bridges, Vanier Park on the top left, and the West End on the top right. A perfect view of Vancouver.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip7.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip7Beautiful Coal Harbour at the Harbour Air terminal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip8.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip8Early morning view of the Vancouver Convention Centre.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip9.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip9An interesting curtain of lights at Nordstrom.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/002_dkn_vancouverdaytrip10.jpg002_DKN_VancouverDayTrip10Heading east along Alexander Street with views of the working harbour.2015-10-07T22:45:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/10/01/ode-to-october-my-favourite-month/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/001_dkn_octobercolour1.jpg001_DKN_OctoberColour1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/001_dkn_octobercolour2.jpg001_DKN_OctoberColour2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/001_dkn_octobercolour3.jpg001_DKN_OctoberColour32015-10-01T21:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/09/23/early-autumn-colour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_earlyautumn1.jpgdkn_EarlyAutumn1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_earlyautumn2.jpgdkn_EarlyAutumn2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_earlyautumn3.jpgdkn_EarlyAutumn3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_earlyautumn4.jpgdkn_EarlyAutumn42015-09-23T19:38:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/09/14/changes-coming-to-our-beautiful-neighbourhood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_chinatownchanging1.jpgdkn_ChinatownChanging1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_chinatownchanging2.jpgdkn_ChinatownChanging22015-09-14T21:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/09/09/foggy-september-morning/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_foggymorning.jpgdkn_FoggyMorning2015-09-09T19:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/09/07/stormy-skies-see-summer-out/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dkn_dramaticsky.jpgdkn_DramaticSky2015-09-07T14:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/08/30/random-cat-picture-just-because/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_taxicabcuteness.jpgdkn_TaxicabCuteness2015-08-30T15:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/08/14/celebratory-maccha/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_macchalattes1.jpgdkn_MacchaLattes1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_macchalattes2.jpgdkn_MacchaLattes22015-08-14T13:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/08/10/garden-still-life-with-chicken/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_gardenstilllifewithchicken.jpgdkn_GardenSTillLifeWithChicken2015-08-10T18:16:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/08/10/a-rare-stormy-summer-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday1.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay1At this early stage of our walk, we were wondering if we would be able to stay warm and dry.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday2.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay2A window of blue above the Empress Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday3.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay3Float plane landing on the harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday4.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay4More blue sky peeking through.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday5.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay5On Dallas Road looking towards Metchosin.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dkn_stormysummerday6.jpgdkn_StormySummerDay6Someone added some art to this sign on Dallas Road, near Ogden Point.2015-08-10T18:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/07/22/local-artisans-feature-in-july/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_annie1.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_Annie1Our dear Annie made me a beautiful wrap top from gorgeous Indian print cotton. There was also a beautiful stitched small placemat and some other fabric gifts (plus some candy, which didn't last long enough to make it into the photo!).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_annie2.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_Annie2Annie makes most of her own clothes, a talent which is awe-inspiring to me!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaycocktail.jpgdkn_BirthdayCocktailAnd, she made us a lovely meal and delicious gin and rosewater cocktails!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_gardenpreserves.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_GardenPreservesOh yummy! Preserves by our dear friend Rebecca. She sells from the Moss Street Market on Saturdays. The apple pear mince is amazing on ice cream.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_lauravictoria1.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_LauraVictoria1Friends J and M gave me a beautiful wooden box, lovingly adorned with raffia and rosemary. It was emanating a delicate smell.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_lauravictoria2.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_LauraVictoria2When I peeked inside…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_lauravictoria3.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_LauraVictoria3Ta da! No, not a box of fruit, but hand-carved soaps made to look like fruit. The maker, Laura-Victoria Handmilled Soaps, has been making beautiful soap for more than 30 years. The scents are gentle – like lemon and herbs – not necessarily the fruit they represent.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_lauravictoria4.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_LauraVictoria4And the second layer – vegetables – also in the same lovely scents as the fruits.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_lauravictoria5.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_LauraVictoria5Haven't been able to use them yet; they are just too pretty!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaypresents_gardenabundance.jpgdkn_BirthdayPresents_GardenAbundanceAbundance from friends who grow and raise much of their own food. Eggs, vegetables, herbs and jam – yum, yum, yum!2015-07-22T23:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/07/16/welcome-to-victoria-greetings-in-flowers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_welcometovictoria1.jpgdkn_WelcomeToVictoria1Cheery flower beds welcome all our visitors!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_welcometovictoria2.jpgdkn_WelcomeToVictoria2All the lamp standards downtown are adorned with hanging flower baskets.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_welcometovictoria3.jpgdkn_WelcomeToVictoria3Closeup looking towards the historic Victoria Steamship Terminal, now the Robert Bateman Centre, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_welcometovictoria4.jpgdkn_WelcomeToVictoria4Welcome to Victoria detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_welcometovictoria5.jpgdkn_WelcomeToVictoria5And just for fun, flags outside the lobby of the Inn at Laurel Point, just a little further along my route.2015-07-16T22:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/07/10/highlights-birthday-trip-to-vancouver-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_sylviaview.jpgdkn_SylviaViewThe view of English Bay from our beautiful 7th-floor room at the Sylvia Hotel which is perfectly situated in the West End, near Stanley Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_sylviasnacks.jpgdkn_SylviaSnacksSnacks from Ayoubs and coffee in our beautiful room at the Sylvia Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_seawallwalk1.jpgdkn_SeaWallWalk1Pre-breakfast walk along the Stanley Park Sea Wall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_seawallwalk2.jpgdkn_SeaWallWalk2Smokey skies from many nearby forest fires.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_vagpatio1.jpgdkn_VAGpatio1City view with starling.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_vagpatio2.jpgdkn_VAGpatio2The patio at the Gallery Cafe, Vancouver Art Gallery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_birthdaycake.jpgdkn_BirthdayCakeMy birthday cake treat at the Cafe.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_vagpatio3.jpgdkn_VAGpatio3The beautiful Vancouver Art Gallery. There are several interesting shows on right now. Big changes are happening for the VAG, with a new facility well into planning stages.2015-07-10T18:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/07/05/victoria-pride-2015/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_1.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_2.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_3.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_4.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_5.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_5The ever-lovely Dame Mailarta.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dkn_victoriapride2015_6.jpgdkn_VictoriaPride2015_62015-07-05T22:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/30/more-new-work-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_gjnewworkinprogress.jpgdkn_GJnewWorkInProgressA stack of new wings in progress, by GJ Pearson. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/firehorsedesigns_jadeolivestonewithbraids3.jpgFirehorseDesigns_JadeOliveStoneWithBraids3© Firehorse Designs 2015https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/firehorsedesigns_wovenjadepearlstourquoise1.jpgFirehorseDesigns_WovenJadePearlsTourquoise1© Firehorse Designs 2015https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/firehorsedesigns_amethystcopperwithbraids4.jpgFirehorseDesigns_AmethystCopperWithBraids4© Firehorse Designs 20152015-06-30T16:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/26/june-purples/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_bee.jpgdkn_beePhacelia and bee.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_lavender.jpgdkn_lavenderFragrant lavender.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_alliums.jpgdkn_alliumsLovely alliums at Playfair Park.2015-06-27T02:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/24/new-necklace/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_firehorsenewpiece1.jpgdkn_FirehorseNewPiece1Necklace © Firehorse Designs 2015https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_firehorsenewpiece2.jpgdkn_FirehorseNewPiece2Necklace © Firehorse Designs 2015https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_firehorsenewpiece3.jpgdkn_FirehorseNewPiece3Necklace © Firehorse Designs 20152015-06-25T05:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/19/favourite-breakfast-on-the-go/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_breakfast-on-the-run1.jpgdkn_Breakfast-on-the-run1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_breakfast-on-the-run2.jpgdkn_Breakfast-on-the-run2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_breakfast-on-the-run3.jpgdkn_Breakfast-on-the-run32015-06-19T16:11:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/09/adventures-with-animals/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_animals2.jpgdkn_Animals2This chick has a couple other names, but I like to call her Dee Dee. She was hand raised and sometimes she just needs her human to hold and stroke her.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_animals3.jpgdkn_Animals3Henny Penny, the Queen of the Coop. This gal is thriving at 10 years old; hanging out, sitting in the shade and loving the worms and bugs she finds.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_animals1.jpgdkn_Animals1We saw this young racoon fishing at a low tide along the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_animals4.jpgdkn_Animals4Our little friend Sprocket. I love him more and more each time I see him.2015-06-09T22:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/01/poppies/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_poppies2.jpgdkn_Poppies2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_poppies1.jpgdkn_Poppies12015-06-19T16:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/06/01/may-visit-to-the-gardens-at-government-house/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_springcolourgovernmenthouse2.jpgdkn_SpringColourGovernmentHouse2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_springcolourgovernmenthouse1.jpgdkn_SpringColourGovernmentHouse1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dkn_springcolourgovernmenthouse3.jpgdkn_SpringColourGovernmentHouse32015-06-01T20:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/05/24/hey-happy-coffee-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dkn_heyhappy1.jpgdkn_HeyHappy1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dkn_heyhappy2.jpgdkn_HeyHappy2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dkn_heyhappy3.jpgdkn_HeyHappy3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dkn_heyhappy4.jpgdkn_HeyHappy42015-05-25T02:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/05/21/april-showers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stormandwisteria1.jpgStormAndWisteria1The Inner Harbour looking very foreboding.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stormandwisteria2.jpgStormAndWisteria2A luscious wisteria on Government Street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stormandwisteria3.jpgStormAndWisteria3Magical clouds and a hint of blue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stormandwisteria4.jpgStormAndWisteria4Along Dallas Road, looking towards James Bay.2015-05-22T00:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/04/22/spring-flowers-not-too-many-showers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark1.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark1Beautiful Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark2.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark2Yellow, purple, pink and white! South Park School is in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark3.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark3Shooting star!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark4.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark4I love, love, love this colour of rhododendron.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark5.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark5Pretty little daisies.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/springatbeaconhillpark6.jpgSpringAtBeaconHillPark6The horse chestnut trees are also now blooming. So majestic.2015-04-23T01:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/04/18/fluffy-and-pink/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cherryblossoms1.jpgCherryBlossoms1Fluffy pink, Chinese Public School, Chinatown, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cherryblossoms2.jpgCherryBlossoms2Fluffy pink, Chinese Public School, Chinatown, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cherryblossoms3.jpgCherryBlossoms3Dark pink, behind the Legislative Assembly buildings, Victoria BC.2015-04-19T02:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/04/15/two-recent-projects/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/amethystandpearls.jpgAmethystAndPearlsAmethyst and fresh-water pearls with brass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/paintingproject1.jpgPaintingProject1Canal Views Imagined, water colour and ink on Arches hotpress.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/paintingproject2.jpgPaintingProject2Canal Views Imagined, detail.2015-05-11T06:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/04/15/bowker-creek-watershed/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bowkercreek1.jpgBowkerCreek1Ducks enjoying the creek.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bowkercreek2.jpgBowkerCreek2This park holds only a small portion of the creek, much of which is now covered by roadways.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bowkercreek3.jpgBowkerCreek3Would be a great picnic spot, so quiet and peaceful!2015-04-15T22:39:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/31/walking-in-the-sun-with-sprocket/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_dockviews1.jpgdkn_DockViews1The Gorge Waterway, looking towards the Selkirk Trestle portion of the Galloping Goose Trail, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_dockviews2.jpgdkn_DockViews2Our pal Sprocket. He's simply wonderful!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_dockviews3.jpgdkn_DockViews3From the dock we daydreamed about this gorgeous house with a lovely big deck that overlooks the Gorge.2015-03-31T16:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/24/discovery-coffees-new-location/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_discoverycoffee1.jpgdkn_DiscoveryCoffee1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_discoverycoffee2.jpgdkn_DiscoveryCoffee2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_discoverycoffee3.jpgdkn_DiscoveryCoffee32015-04-02T04:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/10/more-signs-of-spring-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_anothersunset.jpgdkn_AnotherSunsetSunset from Dallas Road in James Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_grapehyacinth.jpgdkn_GrapeHyacinthMy favourite, grape hyacinth.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_magnoliasinchinatown.jpgdkn_MagnoliasInChinatownBeautiful white-blossomed Magnolia trees in Chinatown.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_mountbaker.jpgdkn_MountBakerA misty view of Mt Baker in Washington State, taken from Summit Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_pinkonblue.jpgdkn_PinkOnBluePink on blue in the neighbourhood of Fairfield.2015-03-10T22:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/06/pickled-vegetables-yum/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_pickling.jpgdkn_Pickling2015-03-07T04:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/06/cat-encounter/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_tcandbunny2.jpgdkn_TCandBunny2What the… !https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dkn_tcandbunny1.jpgdkn_TCandBunny1Ah, relaxing…2015-03-06T22:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/03/05/wonderful-winter-sunsets/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_harboursunset3.jpgdkn_HarbourSunset3Inner Harbour, Victoria BC – sunset, March 2, 2015.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_harboursunset2.jpgdkn_HarbourSunset2Moonrise over The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_harboursunset1.jpgdkn_HarbourSunset1Looking out at the entrance to the Inner Harbour near the Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria BC.2015-03-05T20:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/02/19/happy-new-year-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_lunarnewyear2015_1.jpgdkn_LunarNewYear2015_12015 Year of the Sheep (© Firehorse Designs 2015)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_lunarnewyear2015_3.jpgdkn_LunarNewYear2015_3The Gates of Harmonious Interest, Chinatown, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_lunarnewyear2015_4.jpgdkn_LunarNewYear2015_4The 500 block of Fisgard Street, Victoria BC, decorated with new lanterns for the New Year.2015-02-20T18:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/02/14/happy-valentines-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/valentine.jpgValentine2015-02-14T15:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/02/11/signs-of-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring1.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring1Lots of snowdrops and the green beginnings of many other spring flowers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring2.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring2These daffodils are early. Another week of this weather and they will be in full force.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring3.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring3Snowdrops, right on time. (Not unusual for snowdrops in January, and they have been around for a few weeks now.)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring4.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring4The crocus, right on time.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring5.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring5Pink, pink, pink; so pretty!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_signsofspring6.jpgdkn_SignsOfSpring6Early rhododendrons, usually in their full bloom in March and April.2015-02-12T00:30:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/02/03/studio-still-life/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dkn_stilllifesunlight.jpgdkn_StillLifeSunlight2015-02-04T05:28:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/30/a-few-new-pieces/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_necklace1.jpgdkn_Necklace1Jade, freshwater pearls, labradorite, brass, chalcedony and velvet. © Firehorse Designs 2015.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jan2015_greenbrassbraid5.jpgJan2015_GreenBrassBraid5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jan2015_mopbrassbraid5.jpgJan2015_MOPbrassBraid5Mother of pearl and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jan2015_blackbrassbraid5.jpgJan2015_BlackBrassBraid5Black Jasper and brass on braided cord. © Firehorse Designs 2015.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20jan2015_blackcoppervelvet2.jpg20Jan2015_BlackCopperVelvet2Black jasper, pearls, velvet and copper. © Firehorse Designs 20142015-01-30T22:47:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/29/taxicab-demands-snuggles-and-gets-them-every-time/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_happycat1.jpgdkn_HappyCat1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_happycat2.jpgdkn_HappyCat2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_happycat3.jpgdkn_HappyCat32015-01-29T18:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/20/west-coast-winter-morning/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_wintermorning2.jpgdkn_WinterMorning2View out at the Inner Harbour from the south side of the Malahat Building/Old Victoria Custom House…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_wintermorning3.jpgdkn_WinterMorning3… and from the north side.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_wintermorning1.jpgdkn_WinterMorning1Entrance to historic Bastion Square.2015-01-30T22:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/17/open-studio-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/17jan2015_bunny.jpg17Jan2015_BunnyMiss Bunny Drummond awaits the pleasure of company.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/17jan2015_treats.jpg17Jan2015_TreatsButter tarts, mincemeat tarts and lemon sugar cookies; I haven't quite let go of the festive season!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/17jan2015_jewels.jpg17Jan2015_JewelsSome of my Firehorse Designs jewellery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/17jan2015_teds.jpg17Jan2015_TedsSome of GJ's work, Teds and Objets.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/openstudiojanuary2015.jpgOpenStudioJanuary20152015-01-17T21:50:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/06/the-last-twinkling-of-the-festive-season/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_lastofthelights1.jpgdkn_LastOftheLights1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_lastofthelights2.jpgdkn_LastOftheLights2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_lastofthelights3.jpgdkn_LastOftheLights3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_lastofthelights4.jpgdkn_LastOftheLights42015-01-30T22:48:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2015/01/02/new-years-day-walk-along-the-breakwater/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_newyearsday1.jpgdkn_NewYearsDay1Off we go! The railings are a recent addition, making the breakwater friendlier for all walkers and wheel chairs.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_newyearsday2.jpgdkn_NewYearsDay2Looking back towards the entrance to the inner harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_newyearsday3.jpgdkn_NewYearsDay3Looking southwest towards the Sooke hills.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_newyearsday4.jpgdkn_NewYearsDay4The breakwater and lighthouse were completed in 1916.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dkn_newyearsday5.jpgdkn_NewYearsDay5Looking back from the end you see the alternate walkway along the outside of the breakwater. There were a lot of divers enjoying this excellent shore dive location. This is also a popular spot for fishing.2015-01-02T22:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/31/happy-new-year-to-all/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/happynewyear.jpgHappyNewYear2015-01-01T01:17:14+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/27/christmas-day-with-friends/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmasday2.jpgChristmasDay2A gift of a green centrepiece, my baking, juicy oranges and English candies sent by my sister from her recent trip to London! https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmasday1.jpgChristmasDay1Our lovely table!2014-12-28T03:19:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/25/merry-happy-ho-ho-ho/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/merrychristmas.jpgMerryChristmas2014-12-25T18:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/20/festive-decor-at-home-and-in-the-city/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor1.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor1Little deer pokes out from the part of the spider plant the cats chewed away.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor2.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor2All our little glass animals with red and silver balls.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor4.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor4Birdie and brick.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor5.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor5Little felted wool balls strung to make colourful garlands, along with camels from India and my favourite glass fox.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor7.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor7That's No Man, by GJ Pearson, all lit up for the Holidays.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_festivedecor6.jpgdkn_FestiveDecor6Taken yesterday in front of The Fairmont Empress, looking towards the Legislature. The sky was amazing.2014-12-20T21:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/20/bunny-adopts-gj/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_bunnydrummondandgj.jpgdkn_BunnyDrummondAndGJ2014-12-20T17:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/12/cat-friends-almost/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_catfriendsalmost.jpgdkn_CatFriendsAlmost2014-12-13T02:53:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/12/09/festive-cats/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_christmascats2.jpgdkn_ChristmasCats2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dkn_christmascats1.jpgdkn_ChristmasCats12014-12-09T22:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/11/29/a-rarity-and-a-delight/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dkn_firstsnow.jpgdkn_FirstSnowPioneer Square, Victoria BC2014-11-30T03:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/11/19/busy-busy-busy/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/artisansmarket_flyers_2014lrger.jpgArtisansMarket_Flyers_2014lrgerhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/artisansmarket_flyers_2014.jpgArtisansMarket_Flyers_2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/firehorse_newfelts_2014.jpgFirehorse_NewFelts_2014New felted items, flower pins and little acorns. © Firehorse Designs, 2014.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/firehorse_cardsxmas_2014.jpgFirehorse_CardsXMas_2014New festive greeting cards. © Firehorse Designs 2014.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/firehorse_newjewellery_2014.jpgFirehorse_NewJewellery_2014Four new necklaces. © Firehorse Designs, 2014.2014-11-20T00:34:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/28/pumpkin-carving-night/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_pumpkincarving1.jpgdkn_PumpkinCarving1The Inner Harbour and a sliver of waxing moon.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_pumpkincarving2.jpgdkn_PumpkinCarving2Billy cut the bottoms off the pumpkins instead of the tops so he could put them over his patio lights.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_pumpkincarving3.jpgdkn_PumpkinCarving3Glowing ghoulishness.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_pumpkincarving4.jpgdkn_PumpkinCarving4This is GJ's pensive fellow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_pumpkincarving5.jpgdkn_PumpkinCarving5I think this was my favourite; old style and totally spooky.2014-10-28T16:12:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/27/autumn-sky/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_evening1.jpgdkn_Evening1500 block Fisgard Street, Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_evening2.jpgdkn_Evening2500 block Fisgard Street, Victoria BC Canada.2014-10-27T22:42:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/24/recent-art-adventures-elephant-earth/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth1.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth2.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth3.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth4.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth5.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_elephantearth6.jpgdkn_Art_ElephantEarth62014-10-25T00:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/18/west-coast-october-sky/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_stormclouds1.jpgdkn_StormClouds1A beautiful October mid-day storm sky.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_stormclouds2.jpgdkn_StormClouds2Another view…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_stormclouds3.jpgdkn_StormClouds3GJ has a Zissou moment.2014-10-18T23:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/18/recent-art-adventures-mailmania-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta1.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta1The Dame in cardboard with a wall of art stamps.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta2.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta2We were moved to see this peice by our beloved Rachel Berman who passed away this last spring. Rachel sent a lot of art through the post to so many people; we are honoured to have known her.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta3.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta4.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta5.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta6.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta7a.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta7aThis floor-to-ceiling piece came from the UK.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta7b.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta7bhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_art_mailarta8.jpgdkn_Art_Mailarta82014-10-18T23:29:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/17/cat-grass-lament/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_bunnydrummondcatgrass.jpgdkn_BunnyDrummondCatGrass2014-10-18T03:06:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/10/early-morning-walk-to-the-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_park1.jpgdkn_Park1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_park2.jpgdkn_Park2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_park3.jpgdkn_Park32014-10-10T23:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/10/early-morning-walk-to-the-beach/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_beachandcrowmorning1.jpgdkn_BeachAndCrowMorning1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_beachandcrowmorning2.jpgdkn_BeachAndCrowMorning22014-10-10T23:12:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/07/my-early-morning-walks/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_harbourview.jpgdkn_HarbourViewhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_autumnleaves.jpgdkn_AutumnLeaves2014-10-08T02:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/04/the-lovely-quince/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_quince1.jpgdkn_Quince1Fuzzy and flavourful: my new favourite fruit!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_quince2.jpgdkn_Quince2Weird that a yellow-fleshed fruit can make such red jelly! No colour added!2014-10-04T23:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/10/01/afternoon-tea-at-abkhazi-garden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi1.jpgdkn_Abkhazi1Built by and with love, Abkhazi Garden in the Fairfield neighbourhood of Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi2.jpgdkn_Abkhazi2A river of green lawn and the path which leads to the summer house, the first building constructed on the property in 1946. In the spring and summer months, this view would be exploding with every colour of flower. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi3.jpgdkn_Abkhazi3This lovely mossy rock dominates the upper garden around the house with the rest of the garden seemingly cascading from it creating a pool of green all around.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi4.jpgdkn_Abkhazi4Tiny autumn cyclamen were in abundance.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi5.jpgdkn_Abkhazi5This plant, Billardiera, was so spectacular.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi6.jpgdkn_Abkhazi6From beside the house, looking out over Fairfield.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi7.jpgdkn_Abkhazi7Delicate little fuchsias in the most pretty pink.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi8.jpgdkn_Abkhazi8Afternoon Tea for two: tea sandwiches, cucumber plus egg salad, tiny quiches, smoked salmon profiteroles, ham and cheese croissants, savoury cheese scones, currant scones with clotted cream and jam, eccles cakes, lavender shortbread cookies, lemon tarts and Philosopher's Blend tea-infused crème brulées. We chose Royal Abkahzi Black Tea, blended especially for the Teahouse by Silk Road Tea. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi9.jpgdkn_Abkhazi9The rain comes down, all cool and refreshing, as we sip our tea and take our time over the wonderful delectables.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dkn_abkhazi10.jpgdkn_Abkhazi10The lovely Annie as we both take photos of our towering treats.2014-10-14T12:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/09/30/reflections-at-fishermans-wharf/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_reflections.jpgdkn_Reflections2014-09-30T21:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/09/20/a-lovely-tweedy-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_1.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_1Waiting to take off! GJ built an amazing wind-powered flying machine for the front of his Raleigh. It worked so well, spinning propellers and flapping wings! Video coming soon.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_2.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_2One of my favourite bicycles: a vintage Sparta tandem ridden by a lovely couple.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_3.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_3My picnic: tea sandwiches, cream scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, lemon cake and plums.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_4.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_4Our friend Francis took this pic of me and the picnic I prepared. Thank you Francis!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_5.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_5This bicycles and trailer are a mobile library! Well done!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_6.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_6David's Tea, one of many sponsors, provided the tea service this year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_7.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_7So many beautiful bicycles!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_8.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_8Many large trees provided welcome shade to the picnickers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_9.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_9GJ on the left, looking so divine, handing out a prize from Fairfield Bike Shop, where he works, to the always dapper, always a gentleman, Simon. Simon was one of the organizers of the first three Tweed Rides and gave much support this year to the new team.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_tweedride2014_12.jpgdkn_TweedRide2014_12The lovely Marion always creating. I wish I had gotten a better shot of her dress which she sewed herself from vintage fabric.2014-09-21T16:04:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/09/09/a-sale-on-my-jewellery-at-our-online-shop/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/firehorsedesigns_maroonpearlspluspink.jpgFirehorseDesigns_MaroonPearlsPlusPinkhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/firehorsedesigns_maroonpearlspluspink3.jpgFirehorseDesigns_MaroonPearlsPlusPink3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/autumnsale2014_firehorsedesigns.jpgAutumnSale2014_FirehorseDesigns2014-09-09T19:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/09/08/morning-light-on-heritage-buildings/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture1.jpgdkn_Architecture1The Janion Hotel, 1891, has been derelict for decades and is now being converted into micro loft condos; Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture2.jpgdkn_Architecture2Customs House, circa 1875; Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture3.jpgdkn_Architecture3The Parliament Buildings, home to the BC legislative assembly, was designed by Francis Rattenbury in 1893 and built between 1893–1898; Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture4.jpgdkn_Architecture4Detail of the Steamship Terminal building, designed by Francis Rattenbury and built in 1924; Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture5.jpgdkn_Architecture5Beginnings of autumn colour at The Gatsby Mansion, built originally as a home for the Pendray family, circa 1890; Victoria BC Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_architecture6.jpgdkn_Architecture6Bank of British Columbia building, 1862; Victoria BC Canada.2014-09-09T00:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/09/05/the-gathering-storm/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_gatheringstorm1.jpgdkn_GatheringStorm1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dkn_gatheringstorm2.jpgdkn_GatheringStorm22014-09-05T22:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/30/summer-festivals-continue/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_classicboatfest1.jpgdkn_ClassicBoatFest1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_classicboatfest2.jpgdkn_ClassicBoatFest22014-08-30T19:04:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/29/sunset-from-peacock-hill-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_sunsetpeacockpark3.jpgdkn_SunsetPeacockPark3Gorgeous. One night earlier and we would have seen a much pinker sky, say our friends who visit this spot regularly at sunset.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_sunsetpeacockpark1.jpgdkn_SunsetPeacockPark1This is the nightly sunset fly-past of crows traveling from their daytime haunts to their nighttime roost.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_sunsetpeacockpark2.jpgdkn_SunsetPeacockPark2Looking east towards Mt Tolmi.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_sunsetpeacockpark4.jpgdkn_SunsetPeacockPark4The final moments.2014-08-29T19:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/27/recent-projects-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_lapisbrassbraids1.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_LapisBrassBraids1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_lapisbrassbraids2.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_LapisBrassBraids2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_lapisbrassbraids3.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_LapisBrassBraids3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_twopinkspearls1.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_TwoPinksPearls1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_twopinkspearls2.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_TwoPinksPearls2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_firehorsedesigns_twopinkspearls3.jpgdkn_FirehorseDesigns_TwoPinksPearls32014-08-27T22:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/27/adventures-in-the-studio/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_aroundthestudio1.jpgdkn_AroundTheStudio1GJ making a wing for a new sculpture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_aroundthestudio2.jpgdkn_AroundTheStudio2Behind GJ's workspace; new art on the left, an old piece above the cabinet, and lots of materials, books and ephemera.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_aroundthestudio3.jpgdkn_AroundTheStudio3Bikes and art and storage…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_aroundthestudio4.jpgdkn_AroundTheStudio4Sleepy kitty.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_aroundthestudio5.jpgdkn_AroundTheStudio5GJ's skeleton candlesticks stand guard over the herb pots.2014-08-27T19:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/20/recent-projects/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_paintedcards1a.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PaintedCards1ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_paintedcards1b.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PaintedCards1bhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_stampcards1a.jpgFirehorseDesigns_StampCards1ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_stampcards1b.jpgFirehorseDesigns_StampCards1bhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_stampcards2a.jpgFirehorseDesigns_StampCards2ahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/firehorsedesigns_stampcards2b.jpgFirehorseDesigns_StampCards2b2014-08-20T16:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/15/foggy-august-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_foggyaugustday1.jpgdkn_FoggyAugustDay1View towards Fisherman's Wharf from the walkway near The Inn at Laurel Point.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_foggyaugustday21.jpgdkn_FoggyAugustDay2The Coho leaves the harbour through the fog.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_foggyaugustday2.jpgdkn_FoggyAugustDay2The Coho leaving the harbour through the fog.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_foggyaugustday3.jpgdkn_FoggyAugustDay3Just a strip of fog hovering low over Ross Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_foggyaugustday4.jpgdkn_FoggyAugustDay4Found this little guy on a sidewalk in Fairfield. His shell was so beautiful. 2014-08-15T15:08:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/13/cloudy-day-walk-along-west-song-walkway/2014-08-13T21:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/06/free-concerts-summertime-in-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_summerinthesquare1.jpgdkn_SummerInTheSquare1The Damian Graham Trio performing a lunchtime concert as part of the Summer in the Square series. On piano, the wonderful Karel Roessing; the excellent Joey Smith on stand-up bass; and the delightful Damian Graham on drums and vocals: jazz standards, jazzy adaptations and original compositions.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_summerinthesquare2.jpgdkn_SummerInTheSquare2Mr. Damian Graham transports his gorgeous drum kit by bicycle!2014-08-06T20:19:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/06/random-shots-fairmont-empress-hotel/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_randomempresshotel.jpgdkn_RandomEmpressHotelhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_randomempresshotel2.jpgdkn_RandomEmpressHotel22014-08-06T20:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/02/yummy-risotto/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_risotto.jpgdkn_risotto2014-08-02T21:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/08/02/summertime-in-victoria-bike-ride-to-matticks-farm/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_matticksride4.jpgdkn_MatticksRide4My beautiful Ritchey. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_matticksride3.jpgdkn_MatticksRide3View across Blenkensop Lake from the trestle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_matticksride2.jpgdkn_MatticksRide2There is a pretty good amount of bicycle parking available. As well as the restaurant, there is a Red Barn Market for purchase of snacks and beverages if you didn't bring enough in your panniers. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/dkn_matticksride1.jpgdkn_MatticksRide1As well as the shops, there is a nice bit of green space and garden to enjoy.2014-08-02T21:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/28/summertime-in-victoria-morning-at-the-inner-harbour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_misc1.jpgdkn_Summertime_Misc1I love the morning light!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_misc2.jpgdkn_Summertime_Misc2The Parliament Buildings from the corner of Government and Belleville streets, with very fragrant rose.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_misc3.jpgdkn_Summertime_Misc3View towards The Fairmont Empress from the lawn of the Legislature.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_misc4.jpgdkn_Summertime_Misc4Our famous flower baskets.2014-07-29T01:16:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/25/summertime-in-victoria-beacon-hill-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark1.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark2.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark3.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark4.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark5.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark6.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark7.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark8.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark8https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime_beaconhillpark9.jpgdkn_Summertime_BeaconHillPark92014-07-25T18:06:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/20/photo-essay-annies-house/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay14.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay14Beautiful Anniehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay5.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay5Sunlight and shadow magic with Annie's paintings and peacock feathers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay4.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay4Annie's Househttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay3.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay3Annie's Househttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay11.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay11Annie has a way with fabric, even if it's just draped for curtains.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay12.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay12Sunlight and shadow magic.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay8.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay8Sweet Carlos takes a break from his crazy friend Zelda, who was moving too fast to be part of this photo series.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay10.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay10One of GJ's copper bud vases and a colourful plate rest on a small embroidered piece by Annie.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay7.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay7Annie's Kitchenhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_anniephotoessay6.jpgdkn_AnniePhotoEssay6Annie's Kitchen2014-07-20T23:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/18/out-and-about-fairfield/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield1.jpgdkn_Fairfield1So many gardens have alliums right now, especially these bright beauties.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield2.jpgdkn_Fairfield2Also, daisies.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield4.jpgdkn_Fairfield4The lovely Fairfield Market on Oscar near the corner at Moss Street…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield3.jpgdkn_Fairfield3… specializing in local produce and products.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield5.jpgdkn_Fairfield5Fairfield Bike Shop, Moss Street at Oscar.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_fairfield6.jpgdkn_Fairfield6The place I buy all my felting and knitting supplies: Knotty By Nature.2014-07-21T18:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/15/art-updates-what-weve-been-up-to-lately/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gjp_workinprogress.jpgGJP_WorkInProgressA new figurative piece in progress, by GJ Pearsonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gjp_beastonabiscuittin.jpgGJP_BeastOnABiscuitTinBeast on a Biscuit Tin, kinetic sculpture by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gjp_jumpingmachine.jpgGJP_JumpingMachineJumping Machine, video to come soon.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_purplemauvea.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PurpleMauveAPearls, glass and silver.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_blackandgrey.jpgFirehorseDesigns_BlackAndGreyBlack stones, grey pearls and glass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_pinksa.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PinksAPink pearls, rose quartz and Italian glass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_olivemossgreensa.jpgFirehorseDesigns_OliveMossGreensAVarious jades and pearls in shades of green.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_whiteandgolda.jpgFirehorseDesigns_WhiteAndGoldAMother of pearl, gold-coloured fresh-water pearls and glass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/firehorsedesigns_carnelians.jpgFirehorseDesigns_CarneliansCarnelian, brown jade and silver.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nicolenecklace1.jpgNicoleNecklace1On a recent visit to Victoria, my sweet sister picked out some bits and pieces she liked at a local bead store while I helped her create a design. I just finished assembling it for her and this is the result.2014-07-16T00:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/13/hot-and-sunny-july-on-the-west-coast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_harbour1.jpgdkn_Harbour1Looking out towards the Inner Harbour from the corner of Government and Belleville.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_harbour2.jpgdkn_Harbour2The view from a bench we frequent near The Inn at Laurel Point. The Coho ferry from Port Angeles is arriving.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_rosesgroup.jpgdkn_RosesGroupJust a few of the beautiful roses in the beds around the the Legislative Buildings.2014-07-13T23:34:20+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/06/victoria-pride-parade-2014/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_g.jpgdkn_Pride2014_GAll the colours of the rainbow; pride for our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, friends and allies.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_c.jpgdkn_Pride2014_CDoesn't get any more fabulous than this!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_d.jpgdkn_Pride2014_DOne of my favourite floats.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_e.jpgdkn_Pride2014_EProud doggy.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_f.jpgdkn_Pride2014_FOur local Green Party MP and her group.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_b.jpgdkn_Pride2014_BCheesecake Burlesque with lots of balloons.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_h.jpgdkn_Pride2014_HAttila and Helina from Paparazzi Nightclub: great costumes every year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_pride2014_a.jpgdkn_Pride2014_AMy favourite and the last float of the parade from Hush. The beautiful Pegasus and her gorgeous voice lead all the parade followers to the park.2014-07-07T02:47:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/07/04/happy-fourth-of-july/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime1.jpgdkn_SummerTime1The Olympic Peninsula viewed from Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime2.jpgdkn_SummerTime2Colourful paragliders on Dallas Drive, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dkn_summertime3.jpgdkn_SummerTime3Little bird bathing in one of the fountains in Centennial Square near Chinatown, Victoria BC.2014-07-04T23:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/06/18/another-great-curation/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethgaudin_dalesgallery.jpgGarethGaudin_DalesGalleryThe show poster.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gareth-gaudin-hangingday1.jpgGareth-Gaudin-HangingDay1Hanging day, the brick wall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gareth-gaudin-hangingday2.jpgGareth-Gaudin-HangingDay2Hanging day, the large chicken illuminated on the back wall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gareth-gaudin-interview.jpgGareth-Gaudin-InterviewGareth being interviewed by Efren from Exhibit-V. See the whole interview here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethgaudinmsppic.jpgGarethGaudinMSPpicSome of the art, plus the Monster Sisters party poster.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethgaudinbinder.jpgGarethGaudinBinderBesides all 100+ pieces on the walls, there are two large binders full of originals and prints.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethgaudin_reddot.jpgGarethGaudin_RedDotRed dots!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethreception1.jpgGarethReception1The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethreception2.jpgGarethReception2The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/garethreception3.jpgGarethReception3The reception, Friday 13 June 2014.2014-06-19T02:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/06/18/june-roses/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_rosesinjune.jpgdkn_RosesInJune2014-06-18T17:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/06/12/stormy-june-sky/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_stormclouds.jpgdkn_StormClouds2014-06-13T01:03:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/06/04/playfair-park-saanich-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_playfairpark1.jpgdkn_PlayfairPark1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_playfairpark2.jpgdkn_PlayfairPark2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_playfairpark3.jpgdkn_PlayfairPark3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_playfairpark4.jpgdkn_PlayfairPark4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dkn_playfairpark5.jpgdkn_PlayfairPark52014-06-05T16:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/06/04/recent-jewellery-projects/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_greywhitelabradorite.jpgFirehorse_GreyWhiteLabradoritehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_mauveorangecopper.jpgFirehorse_MauveOrangeCopperhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_orangepearlscopper.jpgFirehorse_OrangePearlsCopperhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_pinksbrass.jpgFirehorse_PinksBrasshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_pinkssilverdrops.jpgFirehorse_PinksSilverDropshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_tourquisejade.jpgFirehorse_TourquiseJadehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/firehorse_whitepearlsredbrownjade.jpgFirehorse_WhitePearlsRedBrownJade2014-06-06T01:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/05/31/the-city-is-filling-up-summer-is-here/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_victoriaspringseason1.jpgdkn_VictoriaSpringSeason1The Inner Harbour, just below the Parliament Buildings, home to the BC Legislative Assembly.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_victoriaspringseason2.jpgdkn_VictoriaSpringSeason2Our Inner Harbour is truly multi-use with the Coho car ferry to Port Angeles, float plane service to Vancouver and other BC locations, the Victoria Clipper high-speed ferry to Seattle as well as the harbour ferries, yachts and sail boats, and even recreational users like these kayakers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_victoriaspringseason3.jpgdkn_VictoriaSpringSeason3The little harbour ferries connect pedestrians with many points around the city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_victoriaspringseason4.jpgdkn_VictoriaSpringSeason4The cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point; one in and another arriving.2014-05-31T15:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/05/13/spring-is-sprung-in-green/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_leg.jpgdkn_legThe lush lawn at the Legislative building in the rich evening light.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_empresshotel.jpgdkn_EmpressHotelA new growth of bright spring green ivy makes it way across The Empress Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_empresshotel2.jpgdkn_EmpressHotel2Another view of The Empress Hotel. Beautiful rhododendrons all in bloom.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dkn_harbour.jpgdkn_HarbourThe cool evening mist beginning to arrive into the Inner Harbour.2014-05-13T23:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/05/06/new-sculpture-by-gj-pearson/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gj-pearson_6-40_a.jpgGJ-Pearson_6-40_a6:40, kinetic sculpture © GJ Pearson, 2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gj-pearson_6-40_b.jpgGJ-Pearson_6-40_b6:40, detail © GJ Pearson, 2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gj-pearson_6-40_c.jpgGJ-Pearson_6-40_c6:40, detail © GJ Pearson, 2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gj-pearson_6-40_d.jpgGJ-Pearson_6-40_d6:40 © GJ Pearson, 20142014-05-07T03:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/30/a-jewellery-commission/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hematiteredesign2.jpgHematiteRedesign2Combined the hematite beads with some gold-coloured pearls. The necklace has a front-closure gold-fill toggle clasp and I reused the 18K clasp from the original piece in the bracelet. I'm really pleased with this colour combo.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hematiteredesign1.jpgHematiteRedesign1The necklace much nicer around her neck than here; I think I got the length perfect.2014-04-30T20:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/30/a-beautiful-west-coast-spring-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_victoriascenes1.jpgdkn_VictoriaScenes1Victoria BC Inner Harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_victoriascenes2.jpgdkn_VictoriaScenes2Beautiful dogwood blossoms just outside Fol Epi Bakery in Vic West.2014-04-30T18:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/26/my-jewellery-is-now-at-eclectic-gallery-in-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_eclectic1.jpgdkn_Eclectic1Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_eclectic2.jpgdkn_Eclectic2Some gift boxes and tags for the pieces at Eclectic.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_eclectic3.jpgdkn_Eclectic3One of 11 necklaces now available at Eclectic. They have many jewellery artisans represented.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_eclectic4.jpgdkn_Eclectic4This is another piece I'm fond of; fun summery colours with cheeky brass bells.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_eclectic5.jpgdkn_Eclectic5I was please they took this piece, one of my favourite recent designs.2014-04-27T00:00:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/22/happy-earth-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday1.jpgdkn_EarthDay1Big fluffy pink blossoms near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday2.jpgdkn_EarthDay2The gardens at Government House are coming to life.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday3.jpgdkn_EarthDay3Little neighbourhood path in Oak Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday4.jpgdkn_EarthDay4Very pretty shooting stars.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday5.jpgdkn_EarthDay5We walked through Oak Bay in beautiful sunshine down to the beach at Ross Bay. The view to the east was blue skies and warm…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday6.jpgdkn_EarthDay6… and the view to the west, cold and stormy!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday7.jpgdkn_EarthDay7Camas and bluebells.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday8.jpgdkn_EarthDay8A lovely group of yellow tulips growing in the long grass of a Garry oak meadow at Beacon Hill Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_earthday9.jpgdkn_EarthDay9Mallard duck couple foraging at Beacon Hill Park (she has her head down, just in front of the male).2014-04-23T01:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/10/gifts-for-a-new-baby-we-love/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_weirdbunnyandblanket.jpgdkn_WeirdBunnyAndBlanket2014-04-10T19:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/09/random-sunshine-shots-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_sunshinevictoria1.jpgdkn_SunshineVictoria1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_sunshinevictoria2.jpgdkn_SunshineVictoria2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_sunshinevictoria3.jpgdkn_SunshineVictoria3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dkn_sunshinevictoria4.jpgdkn_SunshineVictoria42014-04-09T17:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/04/04/photographing-my-jewellery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/firehorsedesigns_pinkpeachgreyvelvet3a.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PinkPeachGreyVelvet3a© Firehorse Designs 2014 Candlesticks by GJ Pearsonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/firehorsedesigns_pinkpeachgreyvelvet3b.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PinkPeachGreyVelvet3b© Firehorse Designs 2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/firehorsedesigns_peachbrownvelvet3a.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PeachBrownVelvet3a© Firehorse Designs 2014 Candlesticks by GJ Pearsonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/firehorsedesigns_peachbrownvelvet3b.jpgFirehorseDesigns_PeachBrownVelvet3b© Firehorse Designs 20142014-04-05T14:19:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/27/more-delightful-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_1fish.jpgdkn_1FishKoi in the pond at The Parkside; so pretty!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_2daffs.jpgdkn_2DaffsThe daffodils are in full glory at Beacon Hill Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_3fawnlily.jpgdkn_3FawnLilyThe fawn lilies are just beginning to bloom.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_4beach.jpgdkn_4BeachSo peaceful to watch the waves and enjoy the warm sunshine.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_5icecream.jpgdkn_5IceCreamAll that spring ocean air made us hungry. Jackson's Ice Cream is already open at Fisherman's Wharf!2014-03-28T00:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/24/more-signs-of-spring-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_magnoliablossoms.jpgdkn_MagnoliaBlossomsBig juicy magnolia blossoms on Fort Street2014-03-24T20:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/18/long-walk-monday/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk1.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk1Later in the spring and throughout the summer, the grounds at Government House will be full of beautiful plants and flowers. Yesterday we were content to see so many narcissus.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk2.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk2Ducks and fountain along a pathway through the gardens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk3.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk3The view towards the front of Government House, the office and official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk4.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk4There is a gorgeous rock garden behind the house. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk5.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk5Looking south to Fairfield through the woodlands behind Government House.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk6.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk6Time for a treat: hot chocolates and snacks at Bubby Rose's Bakery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_rocklandwalk7.jpgdkn_RocklandWalk7Cherry blossoms on Meares Street.2014-03-18T16:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/12/more-signs-of-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_clematis.jpgdkn_Clematis2014-03-13T00:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/10/same-tree-very-different-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_pinkandsunshine1.jpgdkn_PinkAndSunshine1Beautiful pink blossoms with the Legislative buildings behind. Victoria is the provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_pinkandsunshine2.jpgdkn_PinkAndSunshine2Beyond the blossoms: Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.2014-03-10T20:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/03/09/rainy-saturday-morning-early-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_blossoms.jpgdkn_blossoms2014-03-10T02:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/28/february-for-love-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gjp_cateyes.jpggjp_CatEyes2014-03-01T03:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/28/february-for-chocolate-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_murchies1.jpgdkn_Murchies1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dkn_murchies2.jpgdkn_Murchies22014-03-01T03:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/28/february-for-chocolate-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_streetlevelhc.jpgdkn_StreetLevelHC2014-02-28T19:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/24/snow-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_snowdaycanoes.jpgdkn_SnowDayCanoes2014-02-24T23:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/20/february-for-art/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hangingtheshow1.jpgHangingTheShow1Hanging day: Michael and GJ deciding where each piece will be.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hangingtheshow2.jpgHangingTheShow2It all came together quite quickly; we were able to go for lunch by about 1 pm!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/openingparty.jpgOpeningPartyPeople begin to gather at the opening; a very cold evening, February 6, 2014https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hangingoutattheshow2.jpgHangingOutAtTheShow2The gallery is so beautiful and showcases Michael's work really well.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hangingoutattheshow1.jpgHangingOutAtTheShow1Hanging out at Dales on one of the run's Saturdays; GJ and Michael exchanging puns.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/theshow3.jpgTheShow3L to R, Kiss Me Deadly, Sands, and Politicians and Pirates, © Michael Lewishttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/theshow1.jpgTheShow1L to R, Lucy, Dryads, Definitely Not the Ripper, On the Rockas, and Beach Open, © Michael Lewishttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/theshow5.jpgTheShow5L to R, The Box and Dick Tracy, © Michael Lewis2014-02-20T23:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/19/february-for-chocolate-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chocolat_hotchoco.jpgdkn_chocolat_hotchocoOn the left, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, and right is a Dark Hot Chocolate without the whip.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chocolat_hotchoco2.jpgdkn_chocolat_hotchoco2Chocolat, 703 Fort Street, Victoria BC2014-02-19T18:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/15/february-for-chocolate-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_2percentjazz1.jpgdkn_2PercentJazz12% Jazz Coffee, 1701 Douglas Street, on the Fisgard Street side of The Hudson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_2percentjazz4.jpgdkn_2PercentJazz4The hot chocolate was tasty and very sweet. There was a hint of spice. The barista said it was chipotle, but I didn't detect any smokiness or heat, just an interesting flavour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_2percentjazz2.jpgdkn_2PercentJazz2The space was left raw and open with lots of seating options and big windows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_2percentjazz3.jpgdkn_2PercentJazz3Yummy looking treats.2014-02-15T17:55:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/14/february-for-love-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_valentinecookies1.jpgdkn_ValentineCookies1Vanilla Sablé Cookies; adapted from this recipe with cinnamon sugar hearts.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_valentinecookies2.jpgdkn_ValentineCookies2All packaged and ready for delivery.2014-02-14T19:37:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/13/february-for-chocolate-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chocolatewalnutbuns1.jpgdkn_ChocolateWalnutBuns1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chocolatewalnutbuns2.jpgdkn_ChocolateWalnutBuns2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chocolatewalnutbuns3.jpgdkn_ChocolateWalnutBuns32014-02-13T20:54:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/13/february-for-love-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gjp_cutecatalert.jpggjp_CuteCatAlerthttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gjp_cutecatalert2.jpggjp_CuteCatAlert2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gjp_cutecatalert3.jpggjp_CuteCatAlert32014-02-13T20:22:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/11/february-for-flowers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_icyday2.jpgdkn_IcyDay2Small purple crocuses blooming in spite of the cold.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_icyday1.jpgdkn_IcyDay1Lovely fountain in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_icyday3.jpgdkn_IcyDay3View from the top of Beacon Hill.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_icyday4.jpgdkn_IcyDay4Coloured lights filtered through the icy fountain in Centennial Square. 2014-02-11T02:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/05/february-for-love/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/taxicabhelper1.jpgTaxicabHelper1GJ works on a new drawing for a book he hopes to publish soon and Taxicab helps.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/taxicabhelper2.jpgTaxicabHelper2Lack of a sunbeam means a warm human and lamp are required.2014-02-05T01:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/05/february-for-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dknjagasilk_aztecchocolatedrink.jpgdknJagaSilk_AztecChocolateDrinkAztec Chocolate Drink at JagaSilk, Victoria BC.2014-02-05T01:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/04/lion-dance-for-the-lunar-new-year/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear1.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear1Participants and spectators taking part on the Lunar New Year Lion Dance, Chinatown Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear2.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear2Shops and homes along the lion dance route hang lettuce and red packets with money enclosed. Accompanied by drummers, the lion visits each doorway and accepts the packet and lettuce. Firecrackers scare away evil spirits and leave be behind good luck and good fortune for the year ahead.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear3.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear3Eight lions seen photographed through old wavy glass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear4.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear4My favourite lion. The artistry is magical.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear6.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear6So many beautiful colours and costumes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear7.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear7A colourful dragon waiting to come to life.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_chinesenewyear8.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear8Dales Gallery ready with it's offering for the Lion.2014-02-04T02:46:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/03/february-for-love-and-chocolate-and-flowers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_witchhazel.jpgdkn_witchhazel2014-02-03T16:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/01/february-for-love-and-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_day1_chocolate1.jpgdkn_Day1_Chocolate1I want on of these right now!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_day1_chocolate2.jpgdkn_Day1_Chocolate2Fun and eclectic, one of my favourite Chinatown hangouts.2014-02-02T10:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/02/01/brunch-at-catalano/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_catalano1.jpgdkn_Catalano1Catalano Restaurant and Cicchetti Bar, corner of Courtney and Gordon streets.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_catalano2.jpgdkn_Catalano2The Magnolia Hotel, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_catalano3.jpgdkn_Catalano3Yum! Clockwise from bottom left: The Weekend Crossword (creamed leeks and crispy prosciutto with truffled hollandaise benny), the Catalano Corn Cakes (with mascarpone cheese, caramelized apple and bacon), and the Tagine (a Moroccan vegetable stew with grilled lamb sausage).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dkn_catalano4.jpgdkn_Catalano4From our table, the view past the outdoor seating towards the Empress Hotel and Inner Harbour.2014-02-01T18:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/31/happy-new-year-from-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_chinesenewyear2014_1.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear2014_1The 500-block of Fisgard Street and The Gate of Harmonious Interest, erected in 1981, are freshly adorned with new lanterns, some green, to mark the Year of the Wooden Horse. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_chinesenewyear2014_2.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear2014_2The second of two stone lions which stand on either side of the gate. These were donated by the city of Suzhou, Victoria's sister city in China.2014-01-31T16:50:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/29/foggy-january-morning/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_foggymorningwalk1.jpgdkn_FoggyMorningWalk1The Inner Harbour, victoria BC. The Legislature buildings almost completely obscured by fog.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_foggymorningwalk2.jpgdkn_FoggyMorningWalk2Stairs to the lower causeway with the legislative buildings.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_foggymorningwalk3.jpgdkn_FoggyMorningWalk3The revamped Steamship Terminal, formerly the home of the Wax Museum, now hosts The Robert Bateman Centre, a restaurant, and a coffee shop.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_foggymorningwalk4.jpgdkn_FoggyMorningWalk4Looking back towards the Empress Hotel and my way home.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_foggymorningwalk5.jpgdkn_FoggyMorningWalk5An early bloom of pink; the Royal BC Museum in the background.2014-01-29T17:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/27/snacks-at-10-acres-bistro/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_10acres1.jpgdkn_10Acres110 Acres Bistro and Pub, located at the corner of Courtney and Gordon streets, just north of the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_10acres2.jpgdkn_10Acres2Left to right: quinoa fritters with hummus, farm vegetables (that day included beets, sun chokes, parsnips and kale, roasted beautifully), and artisan beard with olive tapenade.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_10acres3.jpgdkn_10Acres3The covered patio is enclosed right now for warmth. I'm sure in the summer it will be an amazing place to sit.2014-01-28T02:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/24/lunch-at-uchida/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida1.jpgdkn_uchida1Uchida at Nootka Court, victoria BC (just inside the Courtney Street entrance).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida2.jpgdkn_uchida2Simple decor in a beautiful space. There are only a few tables. Best to be there before noon if possible.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida3.jpgdkn_uchida3Duece waits patiently for us to enjoy our lunch. We could watch her as she visited with the passers by with whom she made friends.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida4.jpgdkn_uchida4Our lunches: Two of us tried the Teriyaki Chicken Don (left) and the other two had the daily special, Rockfish Ankake. Both were amazing.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida5.jpgdkn_uchida5I'm loving the Maple Maccha Latte at JagaSilk, and yesterday we tried Daifuku: a traditional Japanese dessert of glutinous rice cake filled with sweet azuki bean paste. Delicious!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_uchida6.jpgdkn_uchida6The lovely walkway through Nootka Court, connecting Courtney Street with Humboldt Street.2014-01-24T17:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/22/dark-january-days-and-warming-tea/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_greyday1.jpgdkn_GreyDay1A heavy sky on a dark, west coast January day.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_greyday2.jpgdkn_GreyDay2The Blackball Ferry Line MV Coho arriving from Port Angeles with the hills of Metchosin and Sooke in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_macchalatees.jpgdkn_MacchaLateesSo amazing maple maccha lattes at JagaSilk.2014-01-22T00:53:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/14/january-snow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_januarysnowdrops.jpgdkn_JanuarySnowdropsSnowdrops in Victoria BC, January 2014.2014-01-14T03:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/02/nelson-bc-restaurant-recommendations/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_day8_nelsonrestaurants.jpgdkn_Day8_NelsonRestaurantsBennys at Full Circle Cafe. A half order of Eggs Florentine and and full of Nanny's Benny. Those caramelized onions were outrageously delicious! 2014-01-12T16:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/09/victorias-downtown-public-market/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket1.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket1On a grey day, or any day, the Victoria Public Market is an inviting place (especially if you are hungry!).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket2.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket2Douglas Street between Fisgard and Herald streets.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket9.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket9Best chai in Victoria, in my humble opinion...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket10.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket10Elegant decor and attention to detail add to the delicious food at Sutra.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket14.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket14Vikram Vij from Vij's in Vancouver cooks Vij Family's Chicken Curry in the community kitchen at the Victoria Public Market.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket15.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket15Sutra's owner and chef dish up the curry while Mr Vij answers questions.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket3.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket3Silk Road Tea's satellite shop is located at the Public Market.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket4.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket4Salt Spring Island Cheese is the first shop as you enter the Market from Douglas Street. Tempting samples of their delicious cheeses are on offer daily. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket5.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket5Sugarboy Bakery is a regular fixture on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Yesterday we tried the Bourbon Pecan Tarts, which were heavenly. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_victoriapublicmarket6.jpgdkn_VictoriaPublicMarket6Cottlestone Apiary was at the Market yesterday with honey and beeswax candles.2014-01-09T22:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/09/new-years-eve-treat/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_christmascat5.jpgdkn_ChristmasCat5A festive setting and a roaring fire, perfect.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_christmascat2.jpgdkn_ChristmasCat2Ms Zelda, party girl.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_christmascat3.jpgdkn_ChristmasCat3Mr Carlos cozy in his tube.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dkn_christmascat4.jpgdkn_ChristmasCat4The post-feast warm glow.2014-01-09T18:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2014/01/01/wishing-you-all/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/happynewyearcard.jpgHappyNewYearCard2014-01-01T00:51:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/31/2013-in-review/2013-12-31T17:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/31/whitewater-ski-resort-food/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater4.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater4Our burgers were all super fresh and tasty. My sis and I both had the veggie burger with sides of delicious mushroom miso gravy. The fellas each had a different beef burger. See the menu here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater5.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater5Beer, hot chocolate, twinkling lights, mountain views and lots of happy, happy people!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater6.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater6The view from our table in the pub.2013-12-31T02:42:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/31/whitewater-ski-resort-snowshoeing/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater1.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater1Whitewater Ski Resort, just a 20-minute drive from Nelson BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater2.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater2The heavy snow turned the smaller trees into giant fiddlehead shapes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day7_whitewater3.jpgdkn_Day7_Whitewater3A little stream trickled away under the snow. There were spots where animals had jumped across it and scampered away through the woods.2013-12-31T01:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/30/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-kootenay-edition/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday5.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay5Just one of the outrageously good offerings from Mountain Nugget. The burnt toffee bar is another favourite.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday6.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay6We decided to melt the chocolate in the milk on the stovetop as I wasn't convinced it would melt by just stirring them into a cup of hot milk. They did melt pretty quickly though. We combined one milk and one dark which was delicious.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday7.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay7Extraordinarily delicious. Our cups probably held 8-9oucnes of milk, which seemed perfect. A little less milk and it would have been very rich indeed. 2013-12-30T18:01:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/30/fresh-snow-for-boxing-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday2.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay2Awoke to new snow falling and a fresh unspoiled blanket of white.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday3.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay3The right number of pigeons for a small town! They seemed to be finding something to eat in the snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday4.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay4Such a pretty little town!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day6_boxingday1.jpgdkn_Day6_BoxingDay1The snow was so beautiful!2013-12-30T17:45:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/28/christmas-dinner-and-oh-what-a-dinner-it-was/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast1.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast1My sister and I chopping, measuring, and chopping some more.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast2.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast2Chopped potatoes, garlic cloves and sliced shallot s were roasted first, then mashed with butter and cream.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast3.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast3One of my favourite parts of the meal, cranberry sauce. This year I combined two packages of organic cranberries, one fresh bartlett pear, finely chopped, and brown sugar.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast4.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast4Delicious nut loaf comes out of the oven to make room for the roasting vegetables.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast5.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast5The final moments of preparation.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast6.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast6The tree is let and the table set. A warm and cozy setting for our feast.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_thefeast7.jpgdkn_Day5_TheFeast7The plates piles high!2013-12-28T01:46:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/28/christmas-day-tobogganing/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing1.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing1As we head out, GJ smoking one of his Christmas cigars.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing2.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing2Looking back to where we would eventually end up. There were two very long, very fast runs. This little person in the distance was just about the half way mark speeding down the run!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing3.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing3Spectacular views! In the distance is BOB (Big Orange Bridge) across Kootenay Lake.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing4.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing4This was the second place we tried. It was a bit slow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing5.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing5A perfect "Who-Ville" tree.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing6.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing6My sis from the half-way point of the long, fast run. Some bruising and a lot of laughter ensued.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing7.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing7GJ goes face first down the long, fast run.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing8.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing8Beautiful Rowan berries covered in snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing9.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing9From the half-way point I mustered the courage to give this fast run a try. But then…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_tobogganing10.jpgdkn_Day5_Tobogganing10I chickened out! The toboggan had an excellent run, reaching the best distance of the day.2013-12-28T01:09:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/28/christmas-day-in-the-morning-let-the-feasting-begin/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_breakfast1.jpgdkn_Day5_Breakfast1Best French toast ever!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day5_breakfast2.jpgdkn_Day5_Breakfast2Yum!2013-12-28T00:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/28/beautiful-views-of-winter-wonderland/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day4wintermagesty.jpgdkn_Day4WinterMagestyThe view from the balcony of dear friends of my sister who live just south west of Nelson in Beesley. This is looking south at the Bonnington Range.2013-12-28T00:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/27/snowshoeing-my-new-favourite-thing/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day4snowshoeing1.jpgdkn_Day4Snowshoeing1The beginning of our hike, just across from where my sister lives. It was only about noon and the sun was already almost obscured by the hills.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day4snowshoeing2.jpgdkn_Day4Snowshoeing2Off we go!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day4snowshoeing3.jpgdkn_Day4Snowshoeing3One of the many vantage points from where we hiked.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day4snowshoeing4.jpgdkn_Day4Snowshoeing4Heavenly sky.2013-12-27T07:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/27/a-wonderful-christmas/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day3_foodtocome.jpgdkn_Day3_FoodToComeWhen the food was all still ingredients…2013-12-27T01:15:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/26/a-visit-with-friends-in-salmo/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day2_dkinsalmo1.jpgdkn_Day2_D&KinSalmo1A big charming cat enjoying the Holidays!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day2_dkinsalmo2.jpgdkn_Day2_D&KinSalmo2Homemade bread, just out of the oven!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day2_dkinsalmo3.jpgdkn_Day2_D&KinSalmo3Porcini mushroom gnocchi, divine!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day2_dkinsalmo4.jpgdkn_Day2_D&KinSalmo4Stuffed mushrooms were amazing!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day2_dkinsalmo5.jpgdkn_Day2_D&KinSalmo5An idilic little farm, perfectly suited to children, horses and ducks!2013-12-26T18:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/25/merry-kootenay-christmas/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane1.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane1Little birds greeted me just outside the hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane3.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane3Hotel Lusso in Spokane Washington.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane4.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane4Holiday cheer and colour in the lobby at Hotel Lusso.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane5.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane5More cheery decorations at Lusso.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane2.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane2The Davenport Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane6.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane6Davenport Hotel, architectural detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane7.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane7Davenport Hotel, architectural detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_day1_spokane8.jpgdkn_Day1_Spokane8I knowI say this often, but one of the best bennies I've ever had. The Farmer's Breakfast was also amazing!2013-12-25T23:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/21/on-our-way-to-the-kootenays-for-christmas-cheer/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_christmas.jpgdkn_ChristmasAll the downtown streets have jolly decorations of delight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_empress2.jpgdkn_Empress2Dozens of decorated trees illuminate the lobby at The Fairmont Empress Hotel. Money raised from the public paying to vote for their favourites goes to BC Children's Hospital.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_empress1.jpgdkn_Empress1A lovely little gingerbread village mixed in with the festive trees at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. A large display of gingerbread houses is also viewable at the Inn at Laurel Point.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_ferriswheel.jpgdkn_FerrisWheelA ferris wheel has been erected in Centennial Square again this year; festive fun for all ages!2013-12-21T01:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/18/my-new-favourite-place-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_jagasilk1.jpgdkn_JagaSilk1The entrance to JagaSilk, warm and inviting.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_jagasilk2.jpgdkn_JagaSilk2Enter from Courtney Street and it's just past the bug zoo.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_jagasilk3.jpgdkn_JagaSilk3Our order being prepared. We must go again soon and try the chocolate cake!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_jagasilk4.jpgdkn_JagaSilk4My black tea being prepared at our table.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_jagasilk6.jpgdkn_JagaSilk6Delicious!2013-12-18T21:54:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/12/festive-feasting/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_feasting1.jpgdkn_feasting1The warm glow of great friends and delicious food; the Spirit of the Season!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_feasting2.jpgdkn_feasting2Twinkling light from candles...2013-12-13T12:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/07/remnants-of-snow-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnowman1.jpgdkn_DecemberSnowman1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnowman2.jpgdkn_DecemberSnowman2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnowman3.jpgdkn_DecemberSnowman32013-12-08T05:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/06/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-begins-again/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_hotchoco_relish.jpgdkn_HotChoco_Relish2013-12-06T16:24:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/05/snow-day-around-our-neighbourhood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnow1.jpgdkn_DecemberSnow1The Chinese Public School with snowy evergreens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnow2.jpgdkn_DecemberSnow2Entering into Centennial Square from Fisgard Street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnow3.jpgdkn_DecemberSnow3Snow and seagull in Centennial Square.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_decembersnow4.jpgdkn_DecemberSnow4The Gates of Harmonious Interest at the Government Street end of the 500 block of Fisgard Street.2013-12-05T22:07:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/02/fresh-feast-farm-eggs/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_eggs2.jpgdkn_Eggs2Little two-bite toasts, so delicious! Twelve eggs was one breakfast for two! We were very hungry…https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_eggs3inav.jpgdkn_Eggs3InaVThese little deviled quail's eggs were made and photographed by the friends who raise the birds. They must require patience, a steady hand and a good piping bag!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_eggs1.jpgdkn_Eggs1Duck, chicken and quail eggs (and one golden goose egg for good luck!).2013-12-02T16:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/12/02/adventures-in-fruitcake/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_fruitcake1.jpgdkn_Fruitcake1Raisons, currants and dried cherries soaked in rum for about five weeks; organic sugar, flour, spice, butter, eggs, almonds, and homemade candied lemon and orange peel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_fruitcake2.jpgdkn_Fruitcake2In the pans by about 10 am, then in the oven for four hours.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dkn_fruitcake3.jpgdkn_Fruitcake3They look like they will be good this year! We'll find out around the 15th.2013-12-02T05:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/26/the-last-falling-leaves/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_lastleaves.jpgdkn_LastLeavesFrom Pioneer Square, view of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC.2013-11-26T16:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/16/perfect-november-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_autumnharbour.jpgdkn_AutumnHarbour2013-11-16T17:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/12/las-vegas-adventure-wonderful-moments/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/awesomeelvis.jpgAwesomeElvisThe most awesome thing we saw: Elvis riding a mobility scooter.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/belagio1.jpgBelagio1Fiori di Como sculptural installation by Dale Chihuly at Belagio.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/belagio2.jpgBelagio2A wonderful autumnla display at the Conservatory and Botanical Garden at Belagio.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/belagio3.jpgBelagio3The dancing waters at Belagio. There is video on their website.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/poolatsignature.jpgPoolAtSignatureEach tower at The Signature has a lovely pool area, which are quiet at this time of year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/poolatsignature2.jpgPoolAtSignature2GJ makes a friend at the pool.2013-11-14T17:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/12/las-vegas-adventure-food/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bestbreakfast.jpgBestBreakfastOne of our best meals. GJ says best Eggs Benny he's ever had. English muffins are made in house. Mine was florentine with spinach and artichoke hearts and GJ had smoked salmon.2013-11-14T17:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/11/las-vegas-adventure-red-rock-canyon/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock1.jpgRedRock1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock2.jpgRedRock2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock3.jpgRedRock3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock4.jpgRedRock4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock5.jpgRedRock5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock6.jpgRedRock6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redrock7.jpgRedRock72013-11-11T22:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/11/las-vegas-adventure-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/weddingday1.jpgWeddingDay1My gorgeous GJ and me, just after the ceremony; such fun!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/weddingday2.jpgWeddingDay2Kitsch and cool all rolled into one awesome wedding venue.2013-11-11T07:49:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/11/las-vegas-adventure/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights6.jpgDKN_Sights62013-11-14T17:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/11/10/new-travel-adventure-las-vegas/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_flight.jpgDKN_FlightGJ nudged me to look out at this magnificence. Not sure where we were at this point.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_flight2.jpgDKN_Flight2Desert, beautiful beautiful desert.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights7.jpgDKN_Sights7The Venetian was one of my favourite hotels to explore.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights8.jpgDKN_Sights8Show girls. These were so colourful.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights1.jpgDKN_Sights1The iconic Caesar's Palace. And palm trees, so many palm trees.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights2.jpgDKN_Sights2The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is a big shopping mall, but very pretty as far as malls go.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights3.jpgDKN_Sights3This place was super weird. We watched an awesome clown show on our last day. There is a large arcade above the casino with family entertainment and games. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dkn_sights4.jpgDKN_Sights4Stratosphere was at the opposite end of the Strip. There is a roller coaster along the top edge that circles the building.2013-11-10T21:45:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/10/31/fresh-feast-pumpkin/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_pumpkins1.jpgdkn_Pumpkins1Sweet, delicious little pumpkins.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_pumpkins2.jpgdkn_Pumpkins2So many varieties of squash are available at the farmer's markets.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_pumpkins3.jpgdkn_Pumpkins3Pumpkins, pre-roast.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_pumpkins4.jpgdkn_Pumpkins4First pie of the season. This one used the Pâte Brisée pastry. The filling didn't set very well. I had used 2 tablespoons of sherry in the filling and wonder if that may be why. It was still DELICIOUS!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_pumpkins5.jpgdkn_Pumpkins5This was attempt number two with the Paleo nut crust. The filling set a bit better with this one (I reduced the amount of sherry to 1 tablespoon).2013-11-01T12:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/10/31/new-travel-adventure-fast-approaching/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1_tchelper.jpg1_TChelperhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2_bits.jpg2_Bitshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/3_machine.jpg3_Machinehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4_machine2.jpg4_Machine2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/5_bobbles.jpg5_Bobbleshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/6_dress.jpg6_Dresshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/7_ring.jpg7_Ring2013-10-31T16:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/10/22/new-felt-project/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_tinyspats.jpgdkn_TinySpats2013-10-22T02:48:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/10/07/fresh-feast-tomatoes/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes6.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes1.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes2.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes3.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes4.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dkn_ffeasttomatoes5.jpgdkn_FFeastTomatoes52013-10-07T22:59:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/29/tweed-ride-postscript/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride7.jpgdkn_TweedRide7I will certainly make good use of this satchel.2013-09-29T23:40:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/29/jolly-good-tweed-ride/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride1.jpgdkn_TweedRide1Riley, Frasier and GJ having fun as twits. We'd all had a lot of tea by then.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride2.jpgdkn_TweedRide2GJ (right), in his fabulous hunting trousers, beret and Welsh wool tweed jacket, chats with two other tweedy gents.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride3.jpgdkn_TweedRide3The rain! It actually wasn't bad while we were riding, but really opened up later in the afternoon. Still a very beautiful day!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride4.jpgdkn_TweedRide4The "art" shot of a rain-soaked window with our friend Riley (who won for Best Men's Facial Hair) seated on the left. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride5.jpgdkn_TweedRide5Our tweedy picnic at the roundhouse.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_tweedride6.jpgdkn_TweedRide6My little picnic: sandwiches, fresh farm cherry tomatoes, pickles made by our friend Rebecca, and in the tin, orange coconut macaroons. And of course, tea, this year supplied by Murchies.2013-09-30T21:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/24/new-necklaces-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_rednecklace1.jpgDKN_RedNecklace1Deep red pearls and garnets are braided into dark maroon and bright red embroidery floss with a brass floral pendant.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_rednecklace1detail.jpgDKN_RedNecklace1detailThe detail in the flower for this one is small faceted glass beads and tiny mixed-coloured pearls.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_rednecklace2.jpgDKN_RedNecklace2This second one uses a pink thread as the second colour. Overall it has a pinker, or purply hue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_rednecklace2detail.jpgDKN_RedNecklace2detailDetail. Pale pink freshwater pearls and tiny garnets are used in the floral detail.2013-09-24T02:32:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/23/september-musings/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_foggyharbourview.jpgDKN_FoggyHarbourViewOur beautiful harbour on a foggy morning.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_chalkartfestival2.jpgDKN_ChalkArtFestival2From the recent Victoria International Chalk Art Festival.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_duchessandduke.jpgDKN_DuchessAndDukeA new consignment clothing store called Duchess & Duke has just opened on Government Street. They have an amazing collection of vintage suitcases (sadly not for sale.)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_bluebridge1.jpgDKN_BlueBridge1What's left of our iconic Blue Bridge. The railway span has already been removed. The structure was designed by Joseph Strauss and opened in 1924. Strauss went on to design San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_bridgework.jpgDKN_BridgeWorkWork begins on the new bridge.2013-09-23T18:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/09/our-new-online-shop/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gjpearson_littledeath2.jpgGJPearson_LittleDeath2Little Deathhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/firehorsedesigns_yellowspearlsmaleform3.jpgFirehorseDesigns_YellowsPearlsMaleForm3Blahhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/firehorsedesigns_orangespearlsmaleform3.jpgFirehorseDesigns_OrangesPearlsMaleForm3Blah2013-09-09T22:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/09/06/hint-of-autumn/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_autumnunfolds1.jpgdkn_AutumnUnfolds1A grey day at the harbour. The famous Victoria flower baskets are beginning to wain, but the "Welcome to Victoria" red flower beds along the lower causeway are still vibrant and inviting.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_autumnunfolds2.jpgdkn_AutumnUnfolds2This was the view from the walkway along Dallas Drive, looking west towards Sooke. Beautiful morning sky. The cruise ship docked on the right was huge!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dkn_autumnunfolds3.jpgdkn_AutumnUnfolds3As I turned to head back, I saw this. I hadn't noticed it building behind me as I walked. Just after I took this pic, struck the first lightening and rolling thunder.2013-09-06T23:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/27/fresh-feast-peaches-and-blueberries/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_peachesandblueberries.jpgdknFFpeaches_peachesandblueberrieshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_peaches.jpgdknFFpeaches_peacheshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_blueberries.jpgdknFFpeaches_blueberrieshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_sangria.jpgdknFFpeaches_sangriahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_pancakes.jpgdknFFpeaches_pancakeshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_cake.jpgdknFFpeaches_cakehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dknffpeaches_crumble.jpgdknFFpeaches_crumble2013-09-04T05:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/26/random-late-summer-moments/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown5.jpgdkn_AroundTown5Warm August sunset illuminating buildings in Chinatown, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown1.jpgdkn_AroundTown1Amazing accordion group from Moldova – Contertino – at the International Accordion Festival.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown2.jpgdkn_AroundTown2The evening air accentuates the delicious fragrance if this flower bed at City Hall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown2b.jpgdkn_AroundTown2BFlowers at City Hall with glimpse of the setting sun.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown3.jpgdkn_AroundTown3Chinatown Sunset, underneath the Gate of Harmonious Interest.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_aroundtown4.jpgdkn_AroundTown4Chinatown Sunset, detail with yellow lantern.2013-08-27T20:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/19/the-months-of-festivals/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_neighbourhoodfestivals1.jpgdkn_NeighbourhoodFestivals1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_neighbourhoodfestivals2.jpgdkn_NeighbourhoodFestivals2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_neighbourhoodfestivals3.jpgdkn_NeighbourhoodFestivals3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_neighbourhoodfestivals4.jpgdkn_NeighbourhoodFestivals4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_neighbourhoodfestivals5.jpgdkn_NeighbourhoodFestivals52013-08-19T19:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/08/fresh-feast-zucchini-and-garlic/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_freshfeastzuccgarlic5.jpgDKN_FreshFeastZuccGarlic5This recipe made either two loaves or 24 muffins, so I did one loaf and 12 muffins just for fun! Great flavour and texture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_freshfeastzuccgarlic3.jpgDKN_FreshFeastZuccGarlic3GJ made fresh fettucini for our feast and we served the pasta with a gorgeous salad of greens, shaved cucumber and daikon, red pepper and scallion all from the farmer's market.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_freshfeastzuccgarlic4.jpgDKN_FreshFeastZuccGarlic4For dessert I made two adaptations on a recipe I usually save for the autumn: Pear Frangipani Tart. I replaced strawberries and nectarines for poached pears in the long tart and grated some 70% chocolate into the tart shells before filling with frangipani and a half strawberry.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_freshfeastzuccgarlic2.jpgDKN_FreshFeastZuccGarlic2Ready to cook...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_freshfeastzuccgarlic1.jpgDKN_FreshFeastZuccGarlic1A fresh feast of green zucchini, yellow pattypans and "music" variety garlic.2013-08-08T17:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/07/new-feature-fresh-feast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket6.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket6After many years of planning, the Downtown Public Market Society finally has a space. It should be open in the next few weeks.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket4.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket4Until then, once a week the merchants gather to sell there bounty in the walkway behind the building. Bread, honey, cheese, donuts...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket5.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket5... and lots of produce!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket1.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket1Summer squash comes in so many shapes and sizes, and colours!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket2.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket2The farmers at Moss Street Market grow many different varieties of garlic.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_atthemarket3.jpgDKN_AtTheMarket3Beautiful garlic braids.2013-08-07T23:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/02/cute-cat-and-pal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tcandkermie.jpgTCandKermie2013-08-03T06:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/03/rainy-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_rainyday.jpgDKN_RainyDayLooking out toward the entrance to the Inner Harbour with the clouds hanging out over the hills of Sooke and Metchosin beyond.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_parkviews1.jpgdkn_ParkViews1One of the smaller ponds at Beacon Hill Park. It had been empty for a while and the ducks seem happy to have it full again.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_parkviews2.jpgdkn_ParkViews2Looking over a pond from the stone bridge in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC. I love all the colours and reflections.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_parkviews3.jpgdkn_ParkViews3Another view from the stone bridge.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dueceandthebeach1.jpgDueceAndTheBeach1Duece is an awesome yellow dog who lives with her human, our friend Feather George, in Tofino BC. She was loving the water after a day of walking all around the city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dueceandthebeach2.jpgDueceAndTheBeach2Duece swimming back with her piece of kelp.2013-08-03T00:03:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/08/02/summertime-in-victoria-moss-street-paint-in/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_artwalk2.jpgdkn_ArtWalk2Beautiful felted portrait heads created by Dale Roberts, with the stunning Dame Mailarta (lower left).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_artwalk6.jpgdkn_ArtWalk6The gorgeous work of Haren Vakil.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_artwalk7.jpgdkn_ArtWalk7This young woman was playing beautifully along the route. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_artwalk8.jpgdkn_ArtWalk8Karen Lynn Kaiser and Marshall Hugh Kaiser displayed their work together, as they do at their studio in Dragon Alley.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dkn_artwalk9.jpgdkn_ArtWalk9Our friend Gareth Gaudin's spot was too busy to photograph when we went by, but later, when we were taking the bus to a friend's, we saw a young woman with one of his prints; she was very excited about it.2013-08-02T01:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/17/a-show-of-our-work-at-dales-gallery-victoria-bc-what-a-fun-two-weeks/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_endofshow1.jpgdkn_EndOfShow1Paintings ready to leave and the wires which held them for the last two weeks. Our beloved neighbourhood of Chinatown can be seen through the open door.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_endofshow2.jpgdkn_EndOfShow2The walls are bare and ready to showcase the work of other artists.2013-07-17T23:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/09/random-summer-wonderful/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_bublia.jpgdkn_BudliaThe sweet smell of Buddleia flower; several large bushes behind St. Ann's Academy.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_goslings.jpgdkn_GoslingsTwo families of Canada geese – two parents and two babies each – sunning themselves near Fisherman's Wharf.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_lavender.jpgdkn_LavenderLavender everywhere right now. This grouping in the planter boxes by the fish pond at The Parkside on Humboldt.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_sweetpea.jpgdkn_sweetpeaThe wild sweet peas are in full bloom on the banks above the beach all along the Dallas Drive waterfront. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_sweetpea2.jpgdkn_sweetpea2View to the beach through the sweet peas.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_sweetpea3.jpgdkn_sweetpea3Sweet peas, detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_watergarden.jpgdkn_watergardenThe Japanese garden at the Inn at Laurel Point.2013-07-09T00:00:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/08/pride-2013-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_pride1.jpgdkn_Pride1The giant rainbow flag of pride.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_pride2.jpgdkn_Pride2Paparazzi Nightclub always presents the most fabulous attire for the parade.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_pride3.jpgdkn_Pride3Rainbows, balloons and tons of happy people!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_pride4.jpgdkn_Pride4A perfect summer day to celebrate our Pride. The Hush float ends the parade with a powerful singer and lots of balloons.2013-07-08T17:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/06/a-show-of-our-work-at-dales-gallery-victoria-bc-part-iii/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gjp_detail1.jpgGJP_detail1Tiny Flying Ship detail, hand-cranked kinetic sculpture by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gjp_detail2.jpgGJP_detail2Chew, kinetic sculpture by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gjpearson_bluebirdofhappiness.jpgGJPearson_BlueBirdOfHappinessBluebird of Happiness on the wall at Dales Gallery.2013-07-06T16:32:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/06/cat-friends-zelda-and-carlos/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_babyzelda1.jpgdkn_BabyZelda1Baby Zelda, nine weeks old, with Carlos' favourite feather toy.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_babyzelda2.jpgdkn_BabyZelda2Zelda stalking Carlos.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_carlosinthewindow.jpgdkn_CarlosInTheWindowA safe place Zelda hasn't figured out how to get to.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_babyzelda3.jpgdkn_BabyZelda3Exploring her new home while big brother Carlos peeks at her from his pillow fort.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_carlosinthebasket.jpgdkn_CarlosInTheBasketCarlos retreats to the comfort of his basket.2013-07-06T15:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/04/a-show-of-our-work-at-dales-gallery-victoria-bc-part-ii/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden1.jpgDKN_OceanGarden1Ocean Garden I, Denise Nicholls, 2008https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden2.jpgDKN_OceanGarden2Ocean Garden II, Denise Nicholls, 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden3.jpgDKN_OceanGarden3Ocean Garden III, Denise Nicholls, 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden4.jpgDKN_OceanGarden4Ocean Garden IV, Denise Nicholls, 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden5.jpgDKN_OceanGarden5Ocean Garden V, Denise Nicholls, 2008https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden6.jpgDKN_OceanGarden6Ocean Garden VI, Denise Nicholls, 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dkn_oceangarden7.jpgDKN_OceanGarden7Ocean Garden VII, Denise Nicholls, 20132013-07-04T15:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/02/cat-friends/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gjp_catfriends_carlos.jpgGJP_CatFriends_Carlos2013-07-02T05:42:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/07/02/a-show-of-our-work-at-dales-gallery-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/avantcrossingguards2.jpgAvantCrossingGuards2One of two versions of the invitation I designed for the show.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showsetup1.jpgShowSetup1Personal Worship Device by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showsetup2.jpgShowSetup2Three newish graphite pieces by GJ Pearsonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showsetup3.jpgShowSetup3GJ's Sigils and graphite and watercolour paintings along with a new kinetic piece Tiny Flying Ship.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showsetup4.jpgShowSetup4My seven Ocean Garden watercolour paintings.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showsetup5.jpgShowSetup5We hung samples of the prints we had made along the back wall.2013-07-02T01:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/25/around-the-neighbourhood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_scrat.jpgdkn_Scrat2013-06-28T03:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/22/happy-solstice-welcome-summer/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_happysummer.jpgDKN_HappySummerWhat a lovely walk we took for the first day of summer. This beautiful lily graces the fish pond at The Parkside on Humboldt Street, Victoria BC.2013-06-22T03:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/18/victoria-hospice-societys-fundraising-event-teeny-tiny-garden-tour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt1.jpgdkn_TTGT1Our first stop, a perfect little garden in Fairfield very near the ocean.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt2.jpgdkn_TTGT2Happy bee.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt3.jpgdkn_TTGT3A lovely water garden in Fairfield.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt4.jpgdkn_TTGT4Mirrors create depth and highlight a lovely collection of blue and white pottery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt5.jpgdkn_TTGT5Such fun! An outdoor train set, all decorated for the Garden Tour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt6.jpgdkn_TTGT6Obligatory perfect rose. This garden in Fairfield was full of them, so many varieties.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt7.jpgdkn_TTGT7Several gardens on the tour this year had prominent potato vine. So pretty.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt8.jpgdkn_TTGT8One garden in Oak Bay had an amazing bed of lavender, probably at least 12x5 feet.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt9.jpgdkn_TTGT9A garden in Oak Bay with a steep slope allows for layers of plantings and many beautiful vantage points.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_ttgt10.jpgdkn_TTGT10Keeping bees in a beautiful garden in the Oaklands neighbourhood.2013-06-18T21:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/08/stroll-to-victoria-west/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest1.jpgdkn_VicWest1Walking across the Blue Bridge to connect with the first part of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. This bridge is often seen in photos I post taken from across the water on the walkway that follows the south side of the harbour past Fisherman's Wharf and onto the waterfront walk on Dallas Drive. The land on the right side of the photo is the Songhees land which has the lovely Westsong Walkway to Westbay Marina.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest2.jpgdkn_VicWest2Looking back towards the Inner Harbour. The ferry ship Coho is preparing to leave on its twice-daily trip to Port Angeles.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest3.jpgdkn_VicWest3A beautifully-blossomed shrubbery I don't know the name of.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest4.jpgdkn_VicWest4Looking through the wild roses to the Selkirk Trestle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest5.jpgdkn_VicWest5View up the gorge waterway towards Gorge Kinsman Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_vicwest6.jpgdkn_VicWest6A super awesome baby we know.2013-06-28T03:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/06/an-older-piece-in-use-again/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gjpearson_budlight2.jpgGJPearson_BudLight2Bud Light with metal wind-up duck and sad spider plant. © GJ Pearson2013-06-06T17:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/05/more-new-work-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh39.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH39Wire-wrapped Canadian 1957 coin by GJ Pearson with silvery pearls, onyx and lepedolite. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh39detail1.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH39Detail1Wire-wrapped coin and pearls, detail. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh39detail2.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH39Detail2Wire-wrapped coin and pearls, detail. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh40.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH40Peachy-pink pearls and faceted glass with a chandelier crystal pendant. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh40detail.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH40DetailClear chandelier crystal with pearls, detail. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh41.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH41Brown pearls braided onto red threads with miscellaneous stones and a carved brown jade pendant. © Firehorse Designs 2013https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_newworkfh41detail.jpgdkn_NewWorkFH41DetailPearls and carved brown jade pendant, detail. © Firehorse Designs 20132013-06-05T02:39:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/04/french-hors-doeuvres-feast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_frenchnibblesdinner1.jpgdkn_FrenchNibblesDinner1The whole spread. We couldn't have done it without Choux-Choux Charcuterie (olives, jambon de Champagne and Fol Epi bread), Terra Nossa organic farm (sausages and chicken livers) and some inspiration from here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_frenchnibblesdinner2.jpgdkn_FrenchNibblesDinner2GJ's home-made paté along side delicious French olives and a lemon rosemary goat cheese dip for crudités.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_frenchnibblesdinner.jpgdkn_FrenchNibblesDinnerTiny caramelized onion quiche and organic sausage/sage/pear bites.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_frenchnibblesdinner4.jpgdkn_FrenchNibblesDinner4Delectable cheeses from Choux Choux.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_frenchnibblesdinner5.jpgdkn_FrenchNibblesDinner5Baked brie with fig jam.2013-06-04T01:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/06/04/perfect-early-morning-beach-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dkn_earlymorningbeachview.jpgdkn_EarlyMorningBeachViewSuch a beautiful morning at the Dallas Road waterfront. The ocean was calm and the Olympic Mountains were glimmering in the morning sun. Just after I took this, I met Fred the west-highland terrier and his human. Fred sat by my feet while I spoke with his human; I wish I had remembered to take his picture as he was so very sweet.2013-06-27T19:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/29/more-new-work/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_amberchandalier.jpgdkn_AmberChandalierAn amber-coloured chandelier crystal hanging from pearls of amber, siilver and grey colours with amber- and clear-coloured faceted glass. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_amberchandalierdetail.jpgdkn_AmberChandalierDetailAmber chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_crystalchandalier.jpgdkn_CrystalChandalierA single clear crystal chandelier drop hangs from amber-and silver-coloured pearls and clear- and amber-coloured glass. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_crystalchandalierdetail.jpgdkn_CrystalChandalierDetailClear chandelier crystal, detail. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_pearlsandbuddha.jpgdkn_PearlsAndBuddhaSmall white pearls and green stone on red thread with coin, resin cinnabar and a pale jade Buddha. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_pearlsandbuddhadetail.jpgdkn_PearlsAndBuddhaDetailPale jade buddha detail. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_newpiecesatap1.jpgdkn_NewPiecesAtAP1The chandelier pieces hanging at Arrogant Pirate.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_newpiecesatap2.jpgdkn_NewPiecesAtAP2The pale jade Buddha hanging at Arrogant Pirate.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_specialcoinnecklace.jpgdkn_SpecialCoinNecklaceThis piece was commissioned by a friend who had a special memento coin from her family. GJ wrapped the coin in wire and I hung it from gorgeous blue apatite stones and moonstones with pale teal embroidery floss. © Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_watchchainnecklace.jpgdkn_WatchChainNecklaceThis antique watch chain with medallion and encased coin wanted to be hung as a necklace. I added a smokey-blue length of suede into which I sewed tiny seed pearls. I also added a grouping of pearls to the chain. This piece was commissioned as a gift and the recipient was very pleased. © Firehorse Designs2013-05-29T15:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/26/more-random-ramblings/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random0.jpgdkn_Random0Looking north at stormy sky, with Ocean Point Resort, float plane leaving, harbour ferry, our infamous blue bridge and a gorgeous SALTS ship in view.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random01.jpgdkn_Random01Looking out towards the entrance to the harbour. We considered turning back, but I'm glad we didn't as this didn't develop and it was such a nice walk.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random1.jpgdkn_Random1We were surprised to see these large yellow irises growing wild.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random2.jpgdkn_Random2Lupine blooming along the cliff top.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random3.jpgdkn_Random3This Hummingbird flew down and landed on a branch just where we were walking along Dallas Road. It was so close and stayed for so long, we couldn't resist taking a lot of pictures. In this one, as a bee flies by, you can almost make out the rich magenta colour of its throat. The sun was behind it unfortunately.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random4.jpgdkn_Random4Scratching its little neck.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_random5.jpgdkn_Random5And again, with the stormy sky closing in.2013-05-26T21:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/18/a-few-random-shots-from-our-ramblings/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout1.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout1One of our local SALTS training vessels with the magnificent Olympic peninsula behind.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout2.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout2Beacon Hill Park in Victoria BC: every week brings new colours, ever-changing landscapes to explore. I'm looking forward to some summer picnics this year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout3.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout3Fields of unending camas.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout4.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout4Another lovely prospect in Beacon Hill Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout5.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout5Found this glorious Rhododendron while running an errand. I thought their season had ended, but this one was still in its full splendor.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout6.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout6The first California poppies we've see this year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_outandabout7.jpgdkn_OutAndAbout7The first wild rose we see along Dallas Road. The scent is magnificent!2013-05-18T15:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/15/international-fluevog-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fluevogday1.jpgFluevogDay1GJ is looking mysterious in his Swordfish from the mid-1990s. Vintage Tie and velvet smoking jacket complete his ensemble. At Arrogant Pirate, Dragon Alley, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fluevogday2.jpgFluevogDay2I went with my red Mini Zazas.2013-05-15T21:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/12/around-our-neighbourhood-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots1.jpgdkn_TradeRoots1Trade Roots: one of our favourites. Chinatown, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots2.jpgdkn_TradeRoots2Beautiful postcards and packages of assorted buttons and interesting bits and bobs.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots3.jpgdkn_TradeRoots3I dream of sitting at this desk with all its magical drawers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots4.jpgdkn_TradeRoots4A large selection of super-cool lighbulbs.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots5.jpgdkn_TradeRoots5I love their line of metal shelves and cabinets from India.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots6.jpgdkn_TradeRoots6Reflections of our wonderful neighbourhood.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_traderoots7.jpgdkn_TradeRoots7A recent install of maple and pipe shelving at another neighbourhood treasure, Arrogant Pirate in Dragon Alley.2013-05-12T16:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/04/a-few-new-necklaces/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd28.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD28Gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells necklace. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd29.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD29Pearls and Austrian coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd31.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD31Pearls and coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd32.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD32Pearls and coin wrapped by GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd33.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD33Pearls and coin wrapped y GJ Pearson. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd34.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD34Pearls, jade, wood and painted bone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_necklacefhd35.jpgdkn_NecklaceFHD35Pearls, mother of pearl and coin. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.2013-05-04T16:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/05/02/new-bracelets-and-anklets/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_anklet1.jpgdkn_Anklet1Anklets with gorgeous teardrop pearls and brass bells. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_anklet2.jpgdkn_Anklet2Piratey anklet of silvery pearls and wooden skulls. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_bracelet1.jpgdkn_Bracelet1Bracelet of blue-grey pearls and moonstone. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_bracelet2.jpgdkn_Bracelet2Larger jade rounds with small jade drops and aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_bracelet3.jpgdkn_Bracelet3Double row of woven small green jade with aventurine flower detail bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_bracelet4.jpgdkn_Bracelet4Bracelet of grey, silver and gold pearls with Baltic amber heart. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dkn_bracelet5.jpgdkn_Bracelet5Sea tones stone bracelet. Firehorse Designs, Victoria BC2013-05-02T17:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/30/around-our-neighbourhood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery1.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery1The sign still says High End Dog, but royalty or average pup, Dogs in the Bakery has something for you.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery2.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery2Roxie and Max are always ready to great you warmly, whether human or canine.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery3.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery3Delicious nibbles for pup; great as gifts too.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery4.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery4Special treats.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery5.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery5Lots of sizes and colours!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_dogsinthebakery6.jpgdkn_DogsInTheBakery6Waiting for friends on a blustery day.2013-04-30T22:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/28/miscellaneous-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring1.jpgdkn_MiscSpring1The Olympic Mountains boldly rise above the straight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring2.jpgdkn_MiscSpring2We've been seeing several hummingbirds along the waterfront this year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring3.jpgdkn_MiscSpring3Just as the hummingbird left, this fellow arrived singing a jolly song.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring4.jpgdkn_MiscSpring4The gorse is in bloom all along the waterfront.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring5.jpgdkn_MiscSpring5From Clover Point looking across Ross Bay at the homes on Hollywood Crescent, with Heron.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_miscspring6.jpgdkn_MiscSpring6Walking along Ross Bay and enjoying the colours and textures of the shore and water.2013-05-09T15:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/28/a-bit-of-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_tcandherpillow2.jpgdkn_TCAndHerPillow22013-04-28T21:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/20/big-fluffy-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_bigfluffyblossoms.jpgdkn_BigFluffyBlossomsBig Fluffy Blossoms...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_bigfluffybluebells.jpgdkn_BigFluffyBluebells... and Big Fluffy Bluebells.2013-04-20T20:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/07/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-7/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_shatterboxcoffeebar1.jpgdkn_ShatterBoxCoffeeBar1950 Yates Street, between Vancouver and Quadra.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_shatterboxcoffeebar2.jpgdkn_ShatterBoxCoffeeBar2A small, but bright and airy space. Not much seating inside, but a nice patio.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_shatterboxcoffeebar3.jpgdkn_ShatterBoxCoffeeBar3All the shiny tools of the trade.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_shatterboxcoffeebar4.jpgdkn_ShatterBoxCoffeeBar4My gorgeous Dark and Spicy Hot Chocolate, so satisfying.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_shatterboxcoffeebar5.jpgdkn_ShatterBoxCoffeeBar5An nice strong Americano and a beautiful Mocha.2013-04-13T04:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/06/sleepy-cat/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_sleepytc.jpgdkn_SleepyTC2013-04-06T23:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/06/herons-return-to-nest-in-beacon-hill-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_heronsnestingbeaconhill1.jpgdkn_HeronsNestingBeaconHill1Picking out nesting sites in the big trees by the stone bridge.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_heronsnestingbeaconhill2.jpgdkn_HeronsNestingBeaconHill2This one was trying to break off willow branches.2013-04-06T23:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/05/view-from-our-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_mastedship.jpgdkn_MastedShipPerfect silhouette on the horizon.2013-04-05T16:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/03/wittys-lagoon-regional-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon1.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon1The first stream we came across, pouring and pooling over the rocky outcrops in the forest.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon2.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon2Sunbeams and spiderwebs.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon3.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon3Skunk cabbage pushing its way through the winter debris.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon4.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon4The trickle of streams through the forest.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon5.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon5A tiny forest fairy door.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon6.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon6Creek running beside the path.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon7.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon7Sitting Lady Falls.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon8.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon8Magnificent spring greens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon9.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon9A twisty Arbutus tree.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_wittyslagoon10.jpgdkn_WittysLagoon10A large growth of skunk cabbage at the edge of the mud flats.2014-10-31T18:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/01/a-new-boutique-in-our-neighbourhood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_gjatarrogantpirate2.jpgdkn_GJatArrogantPirate2Our journey with Arrogant Pirate began when GJ was asked to create the boutique sign.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_gjatarrogantpirate5.jpgdkn_GJatArrogantPirate5The lights are low to capture the light cast by GJ's newest sculpture, "Trip to the Moon," a lamp and kinetic sculpture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_gjatarrogantpirate3.jpgdkn_GJatArrogantPirate3GJ's "Little Sister" sculpture among some of his paintings and drawings.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_gjatarrogantpirate4.jpgdkn_GJatArrogantPirate4One of GJ's hand-cranked flying machines atop one of the locally-made showcases.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_gjatarrogantpirate.jpgdkn_GJatArrogantPirateA close-up of GJ's latest piece, Trip to the Moon.2013-04-01T23:39:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/04/01/our-best-girl/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dkn_perfecttc.jpgdkn_perfectTC2013-04-01T00:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/27/small-shopping-district-400-block-craigflower-road/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower1.jpgdkn_Craigflower1Must have hot chocolate everywhere I go! This one was great and GJ says his coffee was excellent.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower2.jpgdkn_Craigflower2An accidental shot in the Spiral; sort of cool.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower4.jpgdkn_Craigflower4The Spiral Cafe: a great venue for local music and art.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower5.jpgdkn_Craigflower5A great group of local businesses.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower6.jpgdkn_Craigflower6One of the newer artisan bakeries in Victoria.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_craigflower7.jpgdkn_Craigflower7We walked home along the Westsong Walkway, enjoying the beautiful view of the Inner Harbour.2013-03-27T17:18:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/19/five-new-pieces/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh16_pinkpearlsbrushedsilver.jpgdkn_FH16_PinkPearlsBrushedSilverPink, peach and champagne coloured pearls with a few moonstones and a hint of rose quartz. Completed with brushed silver drops.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh16_pinkpearlsbrushedsilvercu.jpgdkn_FH16_PinkPearlsBrushedSilverCUReclaimed elements, brushed silver drops and moonstones on silver chain, are the focal point of this one.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh17_brwnpearlsgjheart.jpgdkn_FH17_BrwnPearlsGJheartRich dark brown pearls with semi precious stones, silver chain and a heart pendant by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh17_brwnpearlsgjheartcu.jpgdkn_FH17_BrwnPearlsGJheartCUI love the hearts GJ cast a few years ago in lead-free pewter. I wear one just on a simple cord.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh18_prplblupearlsstonescross.jpgdkn_FH18_PrplBluPearlsStonesCrossDark blue-purple pearls of various sizes, moonstones, amethyst and iolite beads and a reclaimed silver cross pendant.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh18_prplblupearlsstonescrosscu.jpgdkn_FH18_PrplBluPearlsStonesCrossCUThis is another reclaimed pendant, possibly from India. It is silver, inlaid with moonstones and either iolite or amethyst.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh19_mixdpearlsmopdragon.jpgdkn_FH19_MixdPearlsMOPdragonPink, peach, white and purple/grey freshwater pearls with a mother-of-pearl dragon pendant and an accent of cherry quartz.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh19_mixdpearlsmopdragoncu.jpgdkn_FH19_MixdPearlsMOPdragonCUAs the Arrogant Pirate is in Dragon Alley, I thought the dragon-carved mother of pearl pendant was perfect.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh20_mixdpearlsindiansilverpendant.jpgdkn_FH20_MixdPearlsIndianSilverPendantAnother long piece with knotted freshwater pearls in silver, grey and gold colours. The pendant is reclaimed from another older piece which I disassembled. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_fh20_mixdpearlsindiansilverpendantcu1.jpgdkn_FH20_MixdPearlsIndianSilverPendantCU1A close up of the engraved pendant. It may be silver or pewter. 2013-03-19T00:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/18/cold-but-beautiful-spring-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_bitofpink.jpgdkn_BitOfPinkThe air is full of the scent of cherry and plum blossoms.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_daffodils.jpgdkn_DaffodilsIt's definitely the height of daffodil season; they are everywhere and abundant this year!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_hoodedmergansers.jpgdkn_HoodedMergansersA trio of darling Hooded Mergansers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_blueheron.jpgdkn_BlueHeronA Great Blue Heron waits patiently for a meal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_roughwater.jpgdkn_RoughWaterBig waves and the water was a magnificent colour. A tiny bot of Ogden Point and the Sooke Hills in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_browndog.jpgdkn_BrownDogA big brown dogs enjoys the beach with his human. Lots of frolicking canines of all shapes and sizes in the off-leash area too.2013-03-18T23:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/14/spring-flowers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_summitparkcrocus1.jpgdkn_SummitParkCrocus1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_summitparkcrocus2.jpgdkn_SummitParkCrocus2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_summitparkcrocus3.jpgdkn_SummitParkCrocus3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_summitparkcrocus4.jpgdkn_SummitParkCrocus42013-03-14T17:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/10/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-habit/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_habitpandora2.jpgdkn_HabitPandora2Habit Coffee, 552 Pandora Avenue, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dkn_habitpandora1.jpgdkn_HabitPandora1The hot chocolates and triple chocolate cookie are obvious in their deliciousness, but don't be fooled by the plain look of that muffin: lemon, lavender and wild blueberry – just divine! 2013-03-10T18:15:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/03/10/festival-season-begins/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dknfestivaldelafrancophonie1.jpgdknFestivalDeLaFrancophonie1One of the great musical acts from yesterday. Where there is outdoor music, there will be small children dancing!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dknfestivaldelafrancophonie2.jpgdknFestivalDeLaFrancophonie2First balloons of spring.2013-03-10T18:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/26/one-more-new-piece/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortodayfinished8.jpgdkn_ProjectForTodayFinished8A second wire-caged coin (Canadian Centennial Dollar, 1967) by GJ with small champagne-coloured freshwater pearls and miscellaneous semi-precious stones.2013-02-26T21:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/26/one-plate-of-goodies-two-new-pieces/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday7.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday7It only looked like enough for one. I did have add some smaller grey pearls to complete the second piece.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday7finisheda.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday7FinishedAGJ made a wire cage for this beautiful 1921 American dollar coin and I hung it on a strand of gorgeous pale grey freshwater pearls.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday7finishedb.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday7FinishedBThe second shorter piece with sterling silver clasp.2013-02-26T21:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/26/completed-piece-from-yesterdays-plate-of-goodies/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday6finisheda.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday6FinishedARich tones of copper and brown in pearls and semi-precious stones with a lead-free pewter cast pendant by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday6finishedb.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday6FinishedBClose up of GJ's cast body.2013-02-26T21:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/25/hope-youre-not-getting-tired-of-these-im-on-a-roll/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday5finisheda.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday5FinishedAA tropical underwater inspiration for this long necklace which incorporates three silver cast pendants by Steven Mehle. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday5finishedb.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday5FinishedBA close up of the silver cast starfish and sand dollar pendants by Steven Mehle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday6.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday6Today's piece will incorporate a GJ Pearson cast pendant.2013-02-25T17:30:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/24/another-set-new-finished-piece-and-a-new-start/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday4finished.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday4finishedThree strands of freshwater pearls in pale pink, peach, mauve and magenta with accents of dyed magenta jade and silver cast hearts by Steve Mehle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday4finishedb.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday4finishedBThese cast silver hearts are by artisan Steven Mehle who hand fabricates gorgeous jewelry in Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday4finishedc.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday4finishedCI've had this beautiful silver three-strand clasp for a while. The original necklace I built for it didn't work, so I'm trying it on this one. I just hope it's strong enough to hold all these pearls!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday5.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday5Sea tones with silver castings by Steven Mehle.2013-02-25T15:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/23/todays-finished-piece-and-the-beginnings-of-tomorrows/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday3finished.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday3FinishedAdjustable length; freshwater pearls and labradorite.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday4.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday4For tomorrow, three strands, mostly pearls with a bit of dyed jade and a surprise.2013-02-23T02:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/22/tomorrows-project/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday3.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday3Looks similar to today's project plate, but the final piece will be very different.2013-02-22T02:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/22/todays-project-and-the-finished-piece-from-a-few-days-ago/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_finishedproject1.jpgdkn_FinishedProject1The finished piece from a few days ago; glass faux pearls, freshwater pearls, miscellaneous glass, crystal and metal pieces.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday2.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday2Eight-millimetre freshwater pearls, black agate, labradorite and a lead-free pewter male torso casting by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_finishedproject2.jpgdkn_FinishedProject2Today's finished piece. 2013-02-22T02:47:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/18/todays-project/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_projectfortoday.jpgdkn_ProjectForToday2013-02-18T01:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/15/valentines-day-treats/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_valentinecookies.jpgdkn_ValentineCookiesVanilla sugar cookies with rose-scented icing, packaged and ready to deliver to friends.2013-02-15T00:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/15/fun-wednesday-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_gemma.jpgdkn_GemmaThis is Gemma. We couldn't resist crossing the street to meet her. She was so sweet, soft and wiggly!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_oystercatchers.jpgdkn_OysterCatchersOyster catchers! It had been a wile since we had seen any of these cool birds.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_gullsandwaves.jpgdkn_GullsAndWavesGulls and waves, looking east.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_gullsandwaves2.jpgdkn_GullsAndWaves2There were so many gulls hovering around this area. We were trying to see what was attracting them. It wasn't until we got a ways beyond this point that we saw someone was sitting just below this spot who was feeding them.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_gullsandwaves3.jpgdkn_GullsAndWaves3Looking east toward Ogden Point.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_crocuspath.jpgdkn_CrocusPathWe found this little path of crocus last year in Beacon Hill Park. It's a bit bigger this year!2013-02-15T00:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/14/homemade-pastry-pops/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_poptarts1.jpgdkn_PopTarts1New and delicious toaster-style pastries at Clay Pigeon, Victoria BC. And in the background, their amazing strawberry/rhubarb compote.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_poptarts2.jpgdkn_PopTarts2Flakey and sweet with a flavourful strawberry filling; and all homemade, except for the sprinkles!2013-02-14T23:27:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/14/love-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/valentinecard.jpgPrint2013-02-14T18:13:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/13/new-necklace-designs-with-pearls/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_newcreations1.jpgdkn_NewCreations1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_newcreations2.jpgdkn_NewCreations2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_newcreations3.jpgdkn_NewCreations32013-02-13T03:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/10/gung-hay-fat-choy/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear7.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear7As well as his attendants, a huge crowd of onlookers follow the lions through the streets of Chinatown, all to the sound of beating drums and firecrackers popping!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear8.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear8The lion takes the offering at The Milkman's Daughter on Government Street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear3.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear3500 block Fisgard Street, the heart of Chinatown.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear5.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear5This dragon adorns the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear4.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear4Doorway in Fan Tan Alley.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear1.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear1The classic shot with Don Mee Restaurant, a Victoria landmark for more than 80 years.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear2.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear2The Holiday decorations came down last week and up went new lanterns, some of them yellow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_chinesenewyear6.jpgdkn_ChineseNewYear6New this year, a banner across Government Street announces Canada's oldest Chinatown.2013-02-10T22:29:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/08/beautiful-art/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_annienmask.jpgdkn_AnnieNmaskDeer Mask by Annie Nazarian.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_feathergeorge.jpgdkn_FeatherGeorgeFeather by George Yearsley who carves out of the Carving Shed at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC.2013-02-10T00:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/02/08/miscellaneous-victoria-fun-things/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_earlypink.jpgdkn_EarlyPinkSome early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_tedsonthepiano.jpgdkn_TedsOnThePianoGJ's Teds displayed on the piano.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_hydrangea.jpgdkn_HydrangeaLast year's summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_peafoulfamily.jpgdkn_PeaFoulFamilySo many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_vanityfair.jpgdkn_VanityFairSpent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_earlycrocus.jpgdkn_EarlyCrocusOur first crocus sighting of 2013.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_grey.jpgdkn_GreyMany shades of grey, Ross Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dkn_snowdropsandcones.jpgdkn_SnowdropsAndConesVery lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.2013-02-08T03:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/30/work-in-progress/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gjpearson_workinprogress.jpgGJPearson_WorkInProgress2013-01-30T15:02:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/24/summit-park-and-smiths-hill-reservoir/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark1.jpgdknSummitPark1This north west view caught a glimpse of blue sky.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark2.jpgdknSummitPark2A vast variety of greens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark3.jpgdknSummitPark3South west view toward the Sooke Hills.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark4.jpgdknSummitPark4If you can ignore the chain-link fence and barbed wire, you can find magical beauty here.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark5.jpgdknSummitPark5Lots of birds take advantage of the old reservoir. In the summer, it's a great place to watch swallows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark6.jpgdknSummitPark6One of the largest Garry Oak meadows in the city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark7.jpgdknSummitPark7The lovely snowdrop, always our first sign of spring's approach.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknsummitpark8.jpgdknSummitPark8Was touched by this memorial bench and the wild offering in memory. 2013-01-25T17:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/22/new-items-in-the-etsy-shop-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/correspondancefoxlovepackage.jpgCorrespondanceFoxLovePackageFox Love Stationery Sethttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/correspondancecatlovepackage.jpgCorrespondanceCatLovePackageCat Love Stationery Sethttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/correspondancebunnylovepackage.jpgCorrespondanceBunnyLovePackageBunny Love Stationery Set2013-01-22T17:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/19/open-studio/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/pearsonnichollsstudioinvite.jpgPearsonNichollsStudioInvite2013-01-19T02:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/19/new-small-drawings-by-gj-which-he-made-into-brooches/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/skullstarbroocha.jpgSkullStarBroochALovely little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/skullstarbroochb.jpgSkullStarBroochBSecond little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.2013-01-19T02:19:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/19/new-necklaces/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/longwoodenbeadsdark.jpgLongWoodenBeadsDarkA long piece featuring dark-coloured larger wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/longwoodenbeadspale.jpgLongWoodenBeadsPaleA long piece featuring light-coloured wooden beads with accents of red and aqua.2013-01-19T02:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/17/winter-colour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknwintercolour1.jpgdknWinterColour1Was delighted by this scene at Beacon Hill Park; so many colours for a mid-January day!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknwintercolour2.jpgdknWinterColour2From a distance, I thought this tree was experiencing an early bloom. Upon closer inspection, I find it covered with berries in shades of pink and white.2013-01-17T22:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/12/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dkncornerstone1.jpgdknCornerstone1Rich and creamy, great flavour!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dkncornerstone2.jpgdknCornerstone2Bright, large windows look out towards the square and The Belfry Theatre.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dkncornerstone3.jpgdknCornerstone3Cornerstone Cafe, corner of Fernwood and Gladstone.2013-01-12T01:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/12/sad-sight-post-christmas-blues/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gjpghostofchristmaspast.jpggjpGhostOfChristmasPastThe ghosts of Christmas newly past.2013-01-12T02:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/07/a-few-things-i-made-for-holiday-gifts/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknchristmastags.jpgdknChristmasTagsSome gift tags I made for my sister.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknhatwithpompom.jpgdknHatWithPomPomA new hat with a big pom pom for a tiny friend. A late gift; I'm afraid it will be too small. Must remember to post it tomorrow!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dkngreennecklace.jpgdknGreenNecklaceA gift of a green necklace, by special request.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknchinesenewyearcards.jpgdknChineseNewYearCardsNew cards for Chinese New Year; 2013 is the Year of the Snake.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknvalentines1.jpgdknValentines1Three designs for Valentine's Day cards for our Etsy Shop.2013-01-08T01:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/05/royal-bc-museum/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknrbm_oldtownc.jpgdknRBM_oldtownCA slightly fuzzy overview of the Old Town exhibit in the Modern History Gallery at the Royal BC Museum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknrbm_oldtownb.jpgdknRBM_oldtownBStairwell leading to the old Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknrbm_oldtowna.jpgdknRBM_oldtownAA decorated room in the hotel.2013-01-05T19:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/03/nice-long-new-years-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk1.jpgdknNewYearWalk1Happy to still see the festive decorations; light tree in front of the Empress Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk2.jpgdknNewYearWalk2Pretty white berries make me long for snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk3.jpgdknNewYearWalk3Beautiful light today; beautiful colours, red, blue, green.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk4.jpgdknNewYearWalk4Cedar Waxwings!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk5.jpgdknNewYearWalk5Nice day for a sail! From Dallas Road at Douglas.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk6.jpgdknNewYearWalk6Oh no, GJ stepped inside a fairy circle!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dknnewyearwalk7.jpgdknNewYearWalk7Pretty little grouping of flora and fungi.2013-01-03T04:49:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/01/happy-new-year/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dkntchappynewyear.jpgdknTChappyNewYear2013-01-01T19:07:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2013/01/01/2012-in-review/2013-01-01T18:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/27/festive-cheer-11/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday1.jpgdknXMasDay1Another of my most favourite seasonal windows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday1a.jpgdknXMasDay1ADetail of the lovely window.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday2.jpgdknXMasDay2Rare brown pelican sighting in the Inner Harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday3.jpgdknXMasDay3Hard to see, but I love the "light trees" that dot the edges of the harbour. This one right at the Coho Terminal, surrounded by flags.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday4.jpgdknXMasDay4Near the Coho Terminal: winter flowers and a view of downtown.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday5.jpgdknXMasDay5Beautiful palette: sky, ocean, shore.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasday6.jpgdknXMasDay6Dark storm clouds out over the Sooke Hills. I wondered if it might be a white Christmas out that way!?2012-12-27T01:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/25/festive-cheer-10/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas11.jpgdknXMas112012-12-25T02:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/24/festive-cheer-9/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasginger1.jpgdknXMasGinger1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasginger2.jpgdknXMasGinger2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmasginger3.jpgdknXMasGinger32012-12-24T17:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/24/festive-cheer-8/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmastrees1.jpgdknXMasTrees1This one very pretty and colourful; from The Market on Yates.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmastrees2.jpgdknXMasTrees2Probably my most favourite, from Tilley.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmastrees3.jpgdknXMasTrees3A lovely and traditional tree in the lower lobby. One can also find a beautiful display of vintage photos from the early history of the hotel and the city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmastrees4.jpgdknXMasTrees4And the tree in the main lobby, this year in white and silver.2012-12-24T06:08:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/23/festive-cheer-7/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas12.jpgdknXMas12TC impersonating the crazy-eye expression of some of the shoppers downtown today.2012-12-23T03:42:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/21/festive-cheer-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas8.jpgdknXMas8Centennial Square, Victoria BC2012-12-21T21:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/20/festive-cheer-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas10.jpgdknXMas10Always two of my favourite festive windows every year are at Rogers Chocolates on Government Street.2012-12-20T22:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/20/festive-cheer-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas6.jpgdknXMas6Beaconsfield Inn, Victoriahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas7.jpgdknXMas7Beaconsfield Inn, Victoria2012-12-20T03:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/18/festive-cheer-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas4.jpgdknXMas4Festive vignette.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas3.jpgdknXMas3The front window at Fan Tan Gallery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas5.jpgdknXMas5Cole the Christmas cat.2012-12-18T23:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/18/festive-cheer-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas2.jpgdknXMas2Our little branches and glass ornaments illuminated in blue-whit light.2012-12-18T02:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/16/festive-cheer/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknxmas1.jpgdknXMas1A little festive embellishment in the entryway of our home.2012-12-16T21:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/13/vancouver-winter-adventure-day-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day4moa.jpgDay4MOAOne of my favourite little bits of MOA. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day4lightsa.jpgDay4LightsAMany decades of Yuletide decor represented. If I had more time in Vancouver I would love to research all the pieces to see how far back they go!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day4lightsd.jpgDay4LightsDThese beautiful vintage reindeer were tucked away in a quiet part of the display.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day4lightsc.jpgDay4LightsCThis sweet little miniature village was one of my favourite vignettes.2012-12-13T18:09:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/12/vancouver-winter-adventure-day-3-cirque-du-soleil/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3dviewenglishbay.jpgDay3dViewEnglishBayLate afternoon light plays with clouds and reflections on English Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3eshizenya.jpgDay3eShiZenYaPhoto does no justice to the wonderful meal at ShiZenYa. We will definitely eat there again.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3frobsonskate.jpgDay3fRobsonSkateAbsolutely magical outdoor skating right downtown.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3gsylviabar.jpgDay3gSylviaBarFestive, warm and friendly in the lounge at The Sylvia.2012-12-12T16:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/12/vancouver-winter-adventure-day-3-bills/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3abills.jpgDay3aBillshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3bbills.jpgDay3bBillshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day3cbills.jpgDay3cBills2012-12-12T16:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/06/vancouver-winter-adventure-day-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day2hotchocolate.jpgDay2HotChocolateSuper rich and strong hot chocolate, beautifully presented at 49th Parallel.2012-12-06T07:39:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/05/vancouver-winter-adventure-day-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day1avantripdeparture.jpgDay1aVanTripDepartureBurr, chilly wait for the bus this morning, but so clear and beautiful!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/day1bvantripgranvilleislandlights.jpgDay1bVanTripGranvilleIslandLightsThe festive lights at Granville Island.2012-12-05T08:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/03/snow-day-in-victoria/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknvictoriasnowday.jpgdknVictoriaSnowDayA beautiful snowflake rests on the edge of the fountain at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria for Snow Day.2012-12-03T16:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/01/happy-cat/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dkntchappy.jpgdknTChappyOur girl Taxicab was pretty happy we were home, altho she loves her cat sitter. 2012-12-01T17:38:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/12/01/adventures-in-quebec-day-13-the-last-day-part-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13emusee1.jpgdknDay13eMusee1We weren't sure if we could take pictures in the show, much less post them online, so we took architectures shots instead. The entire gallery is gorgeous, the old bits and the modern.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13emusee2.jpgdknDay13eMusee2Stunning hallway.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13emusee3.jpgdknDay13eMusee3An elegant detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13fwindows.jpgdknDay13fWindowsThe Holt Renfrew Holiday windows were very beautiful.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13fwindows2.jpgdknDay13fWindows2We want GJ to have this ensemble. The velvet jacket was over the top!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dknday13fwindows3.jpgdknDay13fWindows3This would be a fun place to shop.2012-12-01T17:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/30/adventures-in-quebec-day-13-the-last-day-part-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13dtea.jpgdknDay13dTeaOur tea service at Ming Tao Xuen.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13cnotredam1.jpgdknDay13cNotreDamNotre-Dame Basilica.2012-11-30T16:48:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/30/adventures-in-quebec-day-13-the-last-day-part-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13abreakfaststsulpice.jpgdknDay13aBreakfastStSulpiceSinclair Restaurant at Le Hôtel St-Sulpice.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical1.jpgdknDay13bBotanical1Les écureuils partout!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical2.jpgdknDay13bBotanical2Lovely displays of alpine gardens from different parts of the world. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical3chinese.jpgdknDay13bBotanical3ChineseJust to the right of this exquisite view, men in hip waders were removing the apparatus of a lantern festival a few nights before.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical4chinese.jpgdknDay13bBotanical4ChineseLovely detail. I look forward to coming here again to learn about the creation of all these gardens.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical5chinese.jpgdknDay13bBotanical5Chinese"Infinite Pleasantness" – yes please!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical6.jpgdknDay13bBotanical6A beautiful pavilion.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical7japanese.jpgdknDay13bBotanical7JapaneseArt shot in the Japanese Garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical8.jpgdknDay13bBotanical8Winter sun makes for long shadows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday13bbotanical9.jpgdknDay13bBotanical9GJ caught me admiring a beautiful yellow witch hazel in bloom. We used to have an orange one, I just love them.2012-11-30T16:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/29/adventures-in-quebec-day-12-st-henri-little-burgundy-and-griffintown/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12nantique1.jpgdknDay12nAntique1Loved these dressers in an antique shop window.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12oantique1.jpgdknDay12oAntique1Detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12pwarmup.jpgdknDay12pWarmUpWe passed our hotel, seeking something to warm us up. We found a gorgeous building that turnedout to ba an art gallery mall on rue St-Paul. It had a sweet little cafeteria where we had hot chocolate, coffee and a little pear tart.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12qplacejacquescartier.jpgdknDay12qPlaceJacquesCartierHeading back to the hotel past Place Jacques Cartier.2012-11-29T17:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/29/adventures-in-quebec-day-12-hot-chocolate-with-my-breakfast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12katwatermarket.jpgdknDay12kAtwaterMArketThe upper floor of Atwater Market is many butchers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12lmidi6hotchocolate.jpgdknDay12lMidi6HotChocolateWarmed me up right to my toes!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12mmidi6breakfast.jpgdknDay12mMidi6breakfastAbsolutely superb breakfast at Midi 6 in St-Henri.2012-11-29T16:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/29/adventures-in-quebec-day-12/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12alachinecanal.jpgdknDay12aLachineCanalThe view to the iconic Habitat 67.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12blachinecanal.jpgdknDay12bLachineCanalA whole city that is in itself art, plus a lot of public art.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12clachinecanal.jpgdknDay12cLachineCanalFloating barge spa, how awesome!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12dlachinecanal.jpgdknDay12dLachineCanalMore pretty buildings and lots of parks and green spaces in Montréal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12elachinecanal.jpgdknDay12eLachineCanalThis was so cool, a vegetable garden planted beside this overpass. It looked like it was actively being used.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12flachinecanal.jpgdknDay12fLachineCanalThe view of where we had been the day before, Mont Royal Chalet.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12glachinecanal.jpgdknDay12gLachineCanalThe Lachine Canal is still in operation and a National Historic Site.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12hlachinecanal.jpgdknDay12hLachineCanalGJ is always taking pics of me when I'm not looking. I like that this captures both of us, sort of.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12ilachinecanal.jpgdknDay12iLachineCanalLove this moody shot.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday12jlachinecanal.jpgdknDay12jLachineCanalThis building was beautiful, right on the canal. There were several "For Sale" signs in windows.2012-11-29T16:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/26/adventures-in-quebec-day-11-part-3-mont-royal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11jmontroyal.jpgdknDay11jMontRoyalApproach to the Cartier monument with Mont Royal in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11kmontroyal.jpgdknDay11kMontRoyalLooking up at Monument à Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11lmontroyal.jpgdknDay11lMontRoyalLooking back towards Parc Jeanne-Mance.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11mmontroyal.jpgdknDay11mMontRoyalA few weeks earlier and this view must have been ablaze in red, orange and yellow leaves.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11nmontroyal.jpgdknDay11nMontRoyalChalet du Mont-Royalhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11omontroyal.jpgdknDay11oMontRoyalThat view! I bet it's magical at all times of the year.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11pchinatowndinner.jpgdknDay11pChinatownDinnerFound a really sweet little place for dinner which served Hong Kong-style delicious food. I had vegetable chow mein and GJ had a beef hot pot.2012-11-26T01:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/26/adventures-in-quebec-day-11-part-2-hot-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11fcoffeehotchoco.jpgdknDay11fCoffeeHotChocoYum, my CC on the right.2012-11-26T00:42:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/24/adventures-in-quebec-day-11-part-1-montreal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11ametro.jpgdknDay11aMetroThe Mont Royal Metro Station.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11bfiberart.jpgdknDay11bFiberArtSuper cool fibre art embraces a boulevard tree.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11cfirehall.jpgdknDay11cFireHallYes, it's a fire hall. This would have been turned into condos where we live!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11dbagels.jpgdknDay11dBagelsApparently the best bagels. We look forward to trying them soon.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11earchitecture.jpgdknDay11eArchitectureAround every corner, extraordinary architecture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11gcoffeehotchoco.jpgdknDay11gCoffeeHotChocoOne of the many tin ceilings we saw on our travels. We want our next home to have this feature!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11hbabymoment.jpgdknDay11hBabyMomentWe sure enjoyed hanging out with this beautiful, beautiful baby!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday11icoffeehotchoco.jpgdknDay11iCoffeeHotChocoThe amazing café old-school sign.2012-11-24T06:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/22/adventures-in-quebec-day-10-montreal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday10breakfast.jpgdknDay10breakfastPretty little crepe café in Vieux-Montréal: Muru.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday10chinatown.jpgdknDay10ChinatownMontréal Chinatown art shot.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday10chinatownpigeons.jpgdknDay10ChinatownPigeonsMontréal pigeons look different from Victoria pigeons.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday10mcafemacaroons.jpgdknDay10McafeMacaroonsMacaroons in the display case at M Café. Mmmmmm.2012-11-22T07:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/21/adventures-in-quebec-day-9-first-evening-in-montreal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9hotelstsulpice.jpgdknDay9HotelStSulpiceLe St Sulpice, right beside Notre Dam Cathedral on rue Saint-Sulpice.2012-11-21T02:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/20/more-quebec-posts-to-come-but-meanwhile/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknnewcards1.jpgdknNewCards1Red cardinals on white wreath with red field, all on pale grey card and Japanese paper embellishment. All these cards are made from hand cut stamps. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknnewcards2.jpgdknNewCards2White wreath on green field with darker green highlight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknnewcards3.jpgdknNewCards3White branches on grey-blue field with dark red paper highlight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknnewcards4.jpgdknNewCards4Such a good helper!2012-11-20T23:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/20/adventures-in-quebec-day-9-on-to-montreal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9funnyjasper.jpgdknDay9FunnyJasperGJ took this funny picture of Jasper at breakfast our last morning in Quebec City.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9theslippers.jpgdknDay9TheSlippersTwo of the four pairs of slippers we commissioned from a beautiful artisan we met in Victoria along the causeway where First Nations and other artisans sell their beautiful crafts.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9ericochoco-musee.jpgdknDay9EricoChoco-MuseeI wish we had had more time at Erico Choco. We tried three different types of hot chocolate. The largest cup was mine: thick like hot pudding!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9jamoisan.jpgdknDay9JAMoisanBought a few snacks at this charming little shop: J.A.Moisan. It was full of gorgeous groceries, chocolate, cheese, household items, tea and all things beautiful and delicious.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9trainride1.jpgdknDay9TrainRide1Getting some blogging started on the train ride from Quebec City to Montréal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9trainride2.jpgdknDay9TrainRide2We love the train; no traffic, beautiful scenery...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday9trainride3.jpgdknDay9TrainRide3Final approach to Montréal.2012-11-20T03:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/19/adventures-in-quebec-day-8-fondue-and-cute-cat/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8fonduedinner.jpgdknDay8FondueDinnerMmmmmmm, fondue...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8shandy1.jpgdknDay8Shandy1This is Shandy. She reminds me a lot of another lovely little girl called Spatz.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8shandy2.jpgdknDay8Shandy2Camera full of whiskers!2012-11-19T06:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/19/adventures-in-quebec-day-8-around-the-city/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity1.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity1Lost track of the Church names. Let's just call it "Impressive Church No.23."https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity2.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity2More random architecture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity3.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity3Statues and monuments.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity4.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity4Church detail and bird sanctuary from the cold.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity5.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity5Turrits on an apartment building!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity6.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity6The "art" shot.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity7.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity7GJ the tourist.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity8.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity8The Chateaux Frontenac.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity9.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity9Rooftop view from the Dufferin Boardwalk.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity10.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity10Stunning views everywhere!2012-11-19T06:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/18/adventures-in-quebec-day-8-around-the-city-plains-of-abraham/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham1.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham1We entered the park here, near the Joan of Arc Monument.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham2.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham2A perfect crisp day for exploring.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham3.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham3Remains of battle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham4.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham4Looking out across the St-Lawrence.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham5.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham5Beautiful vantage points at every turn.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham6.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham6Continuing along the Dufferin Terrace.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8plainsofabraham7.jpgdknDay8PlainsOfAbraham7The beautiful boardwalk below the Chateaux Frontenac. When we were here tow years ago, parts of this boardwalk were under reconstruction while the historic old fort was being excavated and turned into an historic site.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8aroundquebeccity15.jpgdknDay8AroundQuebecCity15Another glimpse of the skating rink.2012-11-18T03:16:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/17/adventures-in-quebec-day-8-around-the-city-lunch-at-le-hobbit/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8lehobbit1.jpgdknDay8LeHobbit1My lunch was Filet de Sole, Beurre Blanc, lime et corianderhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8lehobbit2.jpgdknDay8LeHobbit2GJ had Bavette boeuf, sauce aux épices.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8lehobbit3.jpgdknDay8LeHobbit3Chocolate almond cake with chocolate ganache, butterscotch and almond biscuit.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday8lehobbit4.jpgdknDay8LeHobbit4Hobbit Bistro at 700 rue St-Jean in Quebec City.2012-11-17T12:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/17/adventures-in-quebec-day-7/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday7museedesbeauxartsnational1.jpgdknDay7MuseeDesBeauxArtsNational1Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday7museedesbeauxartsnational2.jpgdknDay7MuseeDesBeauxArtsNational2The beautiful banner for the show that was on while we were at Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday7museedesbeauxartsnational3.jpgdknDay7MuseeDesBeauxArtsNational3The building on the left is the wing which had been a prison.2012-11-17T03:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/13/adventures-in-quebec-day-6-musee-de-civilisation/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday6museedecivilization.jpgdknDay6MuseeDeCivilizationA gorgeous building and interesting collection. An afternoon's adventure.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday6chocolatechaud.jpgdknDay6ChocolateChaudTake-away cups aside, this Chocolat Chaud was pretty good, but the croissants were fantastic.2012-11-13T22:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/13/adventures-in-quebec-day-5-our-favourite-qc-gallery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecgallery1.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecGalleryGalerie LaCroix AC, 21, Rue Sault-au-Matelot, Vieux-Québechttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecgallery.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecGalleryGalerie Lacroix AC, 21, Rue Sault-au-Matelot, Vieux-Québec2012-11-13T22:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/13/adventures-in-quebec-day-5-seasons-greetings/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecchristmas3.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecChristmas3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecchristmas4.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecChristmas4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecchristmas5.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecChristmas5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecchristmas6.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecChristmas6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec3christmas.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec3Christmashttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebecchristmas2.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebecChristmas22012-11-13T21:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/12/adventures-in-quebec-day-5-vieux-quebec/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec1.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec1Skating rink inside Porte St. Jean.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec2.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec2Mmmmmm, crepes for lunch. Mine had cheese and asparagus.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec3.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec3The restaurant in which we ate the crepes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec4.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec4Looking down into the Quartier Petit Champlain: shops and restaurants in the gorgeous stone buildings. I was delighted (I know it's early) to see that the Christmas decorations were going up. I didn't think they would be yet and I've always wanted to visit Quebec at Christmas. More about that in the next post.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec5.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec5The Funicular moves people from the lower streets of the old city up to the board walk beside the Chateau.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec6.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec6I never tire of old churches.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec7.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec7No end to the beautiful views.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5vieuxquebec8.jpgdknDay5VieuxQuebec8Looking up at the Chateau Frontenac as the light is fading.2012-12-02T01:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/12/adventures-in-quebec-day-5-montmorency-river/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5walkalongtheriver1.jpgdknDay5WalkAlongTheRiver1As we came off the path to the river's edge there were so many icicles hanging from the rocks and branches along the shore. These I liked with the red berries behind.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5walkalongtheriver2.jpgdknDay5WalkAlongTheRiver2And more.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5walkalongtheriver3.jpgdknDay5WalkAlongTheRiver3More pretty icicles.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5walkalongtheriver4.jpgdknDay5WalkAlongTheRiver4My cousin and GJ exploring the rocks along the river.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5walkalongtheriver5.jpgdknDay5WalkAlongTheRiver5This is Jasper; we love him.2012-11-12T01:45:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/12/adventures-in-quebec-day-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday5eveninggrosbeak.jpgdknDay5EveningGrosBeakSome of the beautiful birds we've seen so far: Evening Grosbeak.2012-11-12T01:35:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/12/adventures-in-quebec-day-4-hudson-to-ville-quebec/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday4traintoquebec.jpgdknDay4TrainToQuebecMy "art" shot. We sat in the last car and the sun was shining in as we pulled out of Montreal, so I took this pic of the back door. I liked the retro chrome and glass.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday4traintoquebec2.jpgdknDay4TrainToQuebec2A beautiful sunset as we cross the river just before entering Quebec City.2012-11-12T01:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/11/adventures-in-quebec-day-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday3walkinthewoods1.jpgdknDay3WalkInTheWoods1Hudson is blessed with many lovely parks. The trails in this one make for great cross-country skiing in the winter.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday3walkinthewoods2.jpgdknDay3WalkInTheWoods2Chipmunk!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday3walkinthewoods3.jpgdknDay3WalkInTheWoods3A tap in a sugar maple missed when they were removed last season.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday3walkinthewoods4.jpgdknDay3WalkInTheWoods4Very pretty little creek reflects the perfect stillness of the wood.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday3walkinthewoods5.jpgdknDay3WalkInTheWoods5Not sure what this pretty ground cover is.2012-11-11T15:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/10/adventures-in-quebec-day-2-village-of-hudson/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2gjbirthday.jpgdknDay2GJBirthdayGJ's very delicious birthday cake!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2hudson1.jpgdknDay2Hudson1A very cute town.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2hudson2.jpgdknDay2Hudson2Apparently, the video store shows films in the large room above.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2hudson3.jpgdknDay2Hudson3The Town Hall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2squirrels.jpgdknDay2SquirrelsI enjoyed watching the squirrels' attempts to infiltrate the bird feeders. My cousin's partner had a different viewpoint!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday2legiondinner.jpgdknDay2LegionDinnerThe highlight of the Legion Remembrance Dinner was meeting a lovely 93-year-old woman who served in WWII and studied nursing at The Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. She still fits into her uniform and was truly delightful.2012-11-10T19:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/10/adventures-in-quebec-day-1-victoria-to-monteal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknday1jackwinston.jpgdknDay1JackWinstonMy cousin's new cat, Jack Winston. He's lovely!2012-11-10T18:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/11/10/adventures-in-quebec-preparing-to-leave/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dknpacking.jpgdknPackingIn the luggage: wants to come along, or hoping to prevent us from packing!2012-11-10T18:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/31/happy-all-hallows-eve/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gjptchalloween.jpggjpTChalloweenOur sleepy cat poses (reluctantly) for Halloween pic. 2012-10-31T14:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/30/fog-bow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknfogbow.jpgdknFogBow2012-10-30T23:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/23/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-vancouver/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytriphotchocolate.jpgdknVanDayTripHotChocolateTwo small dark hot chocolates warmed us up in the cold Vancouver afternoon. A milk chocolate version is also available as well as drinking chocolate, fondue and wonderful baked treats. An exceptional hot chocolate, deep complex flavour.2012-10-23T01:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/23/day-trip-to-vancouver/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip1.jpgdknVanDayTrip1A beautiful morning in Victoria as I wait for the bus.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip2.jpgdknVanDayTrip2Autumn colours and blue grey sky.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip3.jpgdknVanDayTrip3Down at English Bay: a beautiful garden, the A-maze-ing Laughter sculpture by Yue Minjun, and a cool condo building with a tree growing on the penthouse deck.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip4.jpgdknVanDayTrip4I caught our reflections while taking this pic. These child mannequins caught my eye as the centre one reminded me of GJ (except for the hat)! He loves a stripy shirt.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip5.jpgdknVanDayTrip5This was a wonderful addition to Robson Street. Several parking spots removed to make a garden and seating area for pedestrians, how novel! https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip6.jpgdknVanDayTrip6The North Shore mountains were magical with a fresh dusting of snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknvandaytrip7.jpgdknVanDayTrip7Flavourful and tender gnocchi with basil pesto, pine nuts and roasted tomato at The Italian Kitchen on Alberni. Our server Hillary was exceptional. She handled all the tables around us with pure grace and charm.2012-10-23T04:09:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/20/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknhotchocolate5.jpgdknHotChocolate5Thanks Street Level Espresso for your passion for your craft.2012-10-20T02:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/19/autumn-colour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknautumncolour3.jpgdknAutumnColour3View of Saint Ann's Academy from Southgate.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknautumncolour2.jpgdknAutumnColour2Rusty tree gate.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknautumncolour1.jpgdknAutumnColour1Small burst of red.2012-10-19T02:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/19/artist-profile-joe-coffey/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknjoecoffey4.jpgdknJoeCoffey4This show runs until October 27.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknjoecoffey1.jpgdknJoeCoffey1I loved the variety of subject in this collection.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknjoecoffey2.jpgdknJoeCoffey2Beautiful equestrian pieces and gallery refreshments.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknjoecoffey3.jpgdknJoeCoffey3The artist engaged with friends and clients.2012-10-19T01:47:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/12/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknhotchocolate4.jpgdknHotChocolate4Chocolate Chai on the left and Spicy Cocoa on the right.2012-10-12T03:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/10/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknhotchocolate3.jpgdknHotChocolate3Very artful beverages: two large Peppermint Hot Chocolates and a regular Mocha (another fine chocolaty treat!).2012-10-10T19:23:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/10/first-autumn-foggy-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknfoggyvictoria1.jpgdknFoggyVictoria1Looking out across the harbour towards James Bay, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknfoggyvictoria2.jpgdknFoggyVictoria2Inner Harbour, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknfoggyvictoria3.jpgdknFoggyVictoria3The Legislative Buildings and the lower causeway, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknfoggyvictoria4.jpgdknFoggyVictoria4The Empress Hotel, Victoria BC.2012-10-11T23:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/09/more-thanksgiving-fun/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknmandj1.jpgdknMandJ1A few happy chickens. I love chickens!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknmandj2.jpgdknMandJ2Apple tree and chicken coup.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknmandj3.jpgdknMandJ3Bees!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknmandj4.jpgdknMandJ4Recent rock wall work.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknmandj5.jpgdknMandJ5Pumpkins ready for pie or spooky faces.2012-10-09T17:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/09/adventures-in-hot-chocolate-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknhotchocolate2.jpgdknHotChocolate2Sweet and creamy.2012-10-09T14:39:44+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/08/happy-thanksgiving-canadian-friends/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknthanksgivingatannies1.jpgdknThanksgivingAtAnnies1Nibbles (and wine) kept us satisfied until the main attraction. I love all the bright colours Annie brings into everything she does!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknthanksgivingatannies2.jpgdknThanksgivingAtAnnies2GJ installed some new weather stripping for Annie.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dknthanksgivingatannies3.jpgdknThanksgivingAtAnnies3Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry, mashed potatoes, gravy and of course... Brussels sprouts!2012-10-08T22:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/06/adventures-in-hot-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gjphotchocolateseasonbegins.jpggjpHotChocolateSeasonBeginsYummy cookies and GJ's Americano accompany my hot chocolate: not too sweet, subtle and creamy.2012-10-07T02:43:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/06/new-items-in-the-etsy-shop/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mauvepluspinkdrops2.jpgMauvePlusPinkDrops2A new beaded necklace of lepedolite, pearls and dyed jade.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blueorange2flowershairclip4.jpgBlueOrange2FlowersHairClip4Hair clip of two needle felted flowers and leaves with glass bead embellishment.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/whitefeltandorganzahairclip4.jpgWhiteFeltAndOrganzaHairClip4Hair clip of fine needle-felted wool with white organza petals and glass bead embellishments.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/branchbird5cards2.jpgBranchBird5cards2Little Cardinal on a branch in the snow Christmas cards. Three hand-cut stamps make up the little images. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/branchbird5cards1.jpgBranchBird5cards12012-10-06T22:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/03/a-fabulous-new-accessory-from-maggie-french/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gjpmaggiefrench.jpggjpMaggieFrenchBurgundy Herringbone Bow Band – Izzy Lane Ethical British Wool Tweed2012-10-03T00:41:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/01/early-sightings-of-halloween/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween2012threecardsylwmotifa.jpgHalloween2012threecardsYLWmotifARavens, owls and bats for spooky Hallowe'en cards.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween2012sixcardsbkmotifb.jpgHalloween2012sixcardsBKmotifBMore spooky in a more simple card.2012-10-02T04:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/10/01/october-my-favourite-month/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gjprossbaycemetery.jpggjpRossBayCemeteryRoss Bay Cemetery, Victoria BC; a beautiful and peaceful place.2012-10-01T15:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/29/beginnings-of-autumn-colour/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknautumnbeginnings1.jpgdknAutumnBeginnings1Our lovely Inner Harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknautumnbeginnings2.jpgdknAutumnBeginnings2We were pleased to see that the bright orange plastic fencing that had adorned the left side of this path for most of the year had been removed.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpautumnbeginnings3.jpggjpAutumnBeginnings3Brown, green, red and orange.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpautumnbeginnings4.jpggjpAutumnBeginnings4Leafy path at the park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpautumnbeginnings6.jpggjpAutumnBeginnings6One orange leaf.2012-09-29T15:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/28/dessert-at-clay-pigeon/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpdessertclaypigeon1.jpggjpDessertClayPigeon1Chocolate Spoon Bread; yummy.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpdessertclaypigeon2.jpggjpDessertClayPigeon2I had The Fresa, prosecco and berry compote and GJ had a glass of just prosecco. Clay Pigeon has it on tap!2012-09-28T15:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/23/boulevard-gardening/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpboulevardgarden1.jpggjpboulevardgarden1Boulevard gardens are become more and more prevalent in our city. Hooray!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpboulevardgarden2.jpggjpboulevardgarden2A favor to the neighbourhood school children who, when asked what the gardener should grow, without hesitation agreed "Pumpkin!"https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpboulevardgarden3.jpggjpboulevardgarden3Sunflowers of every size and colour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpboulevardgarden4.jpggjpboulevardgarden4These are fragrant beauties.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gjpboulevardgarden5.jpggjpboulevardgarden5Lots of bees working their magic on the sunflowers.2012-09-23T06:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/16/a-dose-of-taxicab-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkntcandherbunny.jpgdknTCandHerBunnyUsing her bunny as a pillow.2012-09-16T01:14:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/14/a-lovely-outing-in-fernwood/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood1.jpgdknFernwood1A beautifully painted concrete fence with a glimpse of the new addition to Vic High in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood2a.jpgdknFernwood2aAlmost all the electric polls are painted from the ground to about 6 feet up. Each is different and they add to the colour of the neighbourhood!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood3.jpgdknFernwood3In a lovely garden along the walk.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood4.jpgdknFernwood4Our stuffed roti was amazing!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood5.jpgdknFernwood5Some of the shops across from The Belfry.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknfernwood6.jpgdknFernwood6The historic Belfry Theatre.2012-09-14T23:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/13/chinatown-night-market-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknchinatownnightmarket1.jpgdknChinatownNightMarket1Lots of people out for the market, eating and shopping.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dknchinatownnightmarket2.jpgdknChinatownNightMarket2So much going on in our pretty little neighbourhood! I love that so many people live in these old historic buildings, including us!2012-09-14T00:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/11/another-dose-of-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkntcqueenofthecastle.jpgdknTCqueenofthecastleShe can see everything from there! The seagulls outside, the fridge, the cupboard where the treats live...2012-09-11T22:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/08/a-dose-of-taxicab-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkntcfeet.jpgdknTCfeetSpied the little feet and the warming belly.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkntcface.jpgdknTCfaceThen a roll over and a stretch before settling back into the sunbeam.2012-09-08T16:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/07/japanese-garden-at-gorge-park/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden11.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden1.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden2.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden3.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden3https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden4.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden4https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden5.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden5https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden6.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden6https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden7.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden7https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dkngorgejapanesegarden8.jpgdknGorgeJapaneseGarden82012-09-08T02:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/07/miscellaneous-fun-stuff/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff1.jpgMiscFunStuff1Purple starfish!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff2.jpgMiscFunStuff2Yum, wild blackberries!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff3.jpgMiscFunStuff3Fun planter lush with colour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff4.jpgMiscFunStuff4Couldn't resist taking a pic of this little well-worn beauty! The roof-rack full of vintage cases and baskets was the best!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff5.jpgMiscFunStuff5Met this little chap, a Chihuahua/Boston Terrier cross apparently. He was very cute!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miscfunstuff6.jpgMiscFunStuff6The wild sweet peas are still blooming creating a lovely pink tone along the cliffs on Dallas Road.2012-09-07T02:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/06/wild-places/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wildpark1.jpgWildPark1Long grass, deciduous trees and dappled sunlight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wildpark2.jpgWildPark2If not for the little red car in the background, you can imagine you are in the middle of nowhere.2012-09-07T00:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/09/05/summer-fun-wrap-up/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/victoria.jpgVictoriaAh Victoria, all a-bloom is summer splendour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cousinvisit.jpgCousinVisitLots of visitors this year. My cousin and her family were here. This pic is her two little boys enjoying the playground at Fisherman's Wharf. Also had a fun day the Beacon Hill Park with an old dear friend and her little boy visiting from the interior. And GJ' sister and her daughter were here from up island and joined us at the petting zoo.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fringesign.jpgFringeSignWe attended the 26th annual Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival; saw 10 plays. It was an excellent festival this year!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fishies.jpgFishiesOne of our favourite spots in the city: the fish pond at The Parkside.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/turtle.jpgTurtleA sunning turtle in a pond at Government House.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/unusualflowers.jpgUnusualFlowersOur walks in the summer usually focus me on plants and gardens. These are two of the beautiful flowering plants we saw.2012-09-05T23:13:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/08/18/lunch-out-at-cabin-12/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dkncabin12a.jpgdknCabin12aGreat daily specials on top of an extensive menu.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dkncabin12b.jpgdknCabin12bMmmm, cinnamon buns.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dkncabin12c.jpgdknCabin12cA few fresh herbs and plants growing out back.2012-08-19T20:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/08/08/a-summers-evening-in-fairfield/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summerfunwitha1.jpgSummerFunWithA1Roasted red pepper spread with pita and an amazing lemony boursin cheese and goat cheese spread with blueberries. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summerfunwitha2.jpgSummerFunWithA2A delicious spicy dip with fresh summer vegetables.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summerfunwitha31.jpgSummerFunWithA3Baked bacon-wrapped dates, a sweet and salty extravaganza!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summerfunwitha3.jpgSummerFunWithA3Baked bacon-wrapped dates, a sweet and salty extravaganza!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summerfunwitha4.jpgSummerFunWithA4Our delightful hostess, Annie.2012-08-08T16:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/08/08/a-dose-of-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tcalwayshelping.jpgTCalwaysHelpingwether we want it or not!2012-08-08T02:46:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/08/02/the-shoes-made-me-do-it-buy-them-that-is/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gjpoopsshoes.jpggjpOopsShoesFluevog Mini Zaza in Red, pink and gray2012-08-06T00:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/08/02/your-dose-of-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dknfeettofeet.jpgdknFeetToFeetLittle kitty feet and tall man feet united on the comfy couch!2012-08-02T23:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/07/24/25th-annual-moss-street-paint-in/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppaintin1.jpggjpPaintIn1One view of the crowds taking part in this year's Paint-In.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppaintin2.jpggjpPaintIn2GJ and I pose at Dame Mailarta's spot on the tour. GJ loans the Queen his jaunty boater hat! Apparently the cardboard corgi caused great consternation to many of the little dogs passing by.2012-07-27T04:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/07/16/artist-profile-knotty-by-nature-and-fran-e-at-phillips-brewery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow1.jpgdknKBNartshow1Phillips Brewery has a great space and showcases local artists monthly.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow21.jpgdknKBNartshow2Two pieces by Stephanie. The silk shawl is extraordinary.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow2.jpgdknKBNartshow2Stephanie's two incredible pieces. The silk shawl is extraordinary.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow3.jpgdknKBNartshow3I loved this felted piece.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow4.jpgdknKBNartshow4Beautiful weavings by Ryan.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dknkbnartshow5.jpgdknKBNartshow5Woven and felted scarves by Ryan and paintings by Fran e.2012-07-16T01:20:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/07/09/proud-for-pride/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppride2.jpggjpPride2All the colours of the rainbow; diversity, courage, empowerment, love.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppride3.jpggjpPride3Rainbow colours make their way down Government Street towards the festival site in James Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppride1.jpggjpPride1Pride pup at the festival!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjppridekitty.jpggjpPrideKittyTC gets into the spirit with the rainbow wool. Wink!2012-07-09T01:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/07/08/your-daily-taxicab-50/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/gjptcandtc.jpggjpTCandTCFunny girl! Posing for pictures!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dkntcandtaxi.jpgdknTCandTaxiNot long after we got her, TC posed for this picture, as if she knew the Taxi sign was important some how.2012-07-08T01:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/07/08/a-few-new-items-in-our-shop/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brownpearlspinkglass.jpgBrownPearlsPinkGlassBrown cultured fresh water pearls, pink vintage glass and mother of pearl; it's like Neapolitan ice cream!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brownstoneflower.jpgBrownStoneFlowerAnother pink and brown combo, just can't help myself!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/carnelianandcoinnecklace.jpgCarnelianAndCoinNecklaceInspired by our neighbourhood, brass coin and carnelian.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/woodojimenecklace.jpgWoodOjimeNecklaceLove this boxwood Ojime bead with a dragon fly.2012-07-08T01:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/30/a-couple-small-projects-for-show-and-tell/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknwhitebabyhat.jpgdknWhiteBabyHatSuper soft alpaca for this little hat.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknsmallflowerpingift.jpgdknSmallFlowerPinGiftNeedle felted wool roving and cultured pearls.2012-07-02T03:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/27/spring-vancouver-adventure-museum-of-anthropology/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknmoa1.jpgdknMOA1A view from inside the Great Hall looking out towards the outdoor exhibits.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknmoa2.jpgdknMOA2The O'Brian Gallery featured Asian educational materials and artifacts. This beautiful Buddha was carved from Alabaster.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknmoa3.jpgdknMOA3There were a lot of puppets among the collections! (For those who don't know, we love puppets.) These are from Taiwan.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknmoa4.jpgdknMOA4The Koerner European Ceramics Gallery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknmoa5.jpgdknMOA5View of the back of the building from the outdoor exhibits which include two Haida Houses.2012-06-27T16:47:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/27/spring-vancouver-adventure-dinner-at-bao-bei/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknbaobei1.jpgdknBaoBei1On Keefer Street just off Main.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknbaobei2.jpgdknBaoBei2Gorgeously designed menu.2012-06-27T15:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/23/spring-vancouver-adventure-a-couple-place-on-commercial-drive/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknbandidas.jpgdknBandidasYummy!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknpradocafe.jpgdknPradoCafeGreat coffee on Commercial Drive.2012-06-23T02:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/22/spring-vancouver-adventure-vijs-for-dinner/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs1.jpgdknVijs1The water garden planters outside always contain floating candles and flowers. Really lovely when it's dark out. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs2.jpgdknVijs2Vij's logo, this running elephant, appears here and there. This one is on the edge of the concrete water garden outside on the entrance patio.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs3.jpgdknVijs3Love the elephant motif continued in the wall lamps, elephants shining on the walls.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs4.jpgdknVijs4The table setting with our beverages. GJ had a beer and I had a cocktail called a Dark Army. Yum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs5.jpgdknVijs5The Samosas.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs6.jpgdknVijs6Our main dished served with naan and rice.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknvijs7.jpgdknVijs7Kheer topped with toasted pistachio nuts and edible silver leaf.2012-06-22T11:37:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/15/cute-pup/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknfairfieldpup.jpgdknFairfieldPupTried to get him to look at the camera, but another dog was approaching. 2012-06-15T15:41:36+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/11/dream-oven/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncr4.jpgdknC&R4Dream range!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncr3.jpgdknC&R3An elegant pond.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncr2.jpgdknC&R2Wild and wonderful right outside the backdoor.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncr1.jpgdknC&R1This garden feels secretive and magical!2012-06-13T00:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/11/a-scented-garden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknhoneysuckle2.jpgdknHoneysuckle2I love these delicate blooms.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dknhoneysuckle1.jpgdknHoneysuckle1So showy!2012-06-11T14:36:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/06/03/west-coast-fine-dining/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncamilles1.jpgdknCamilles1GJ had the seared tuna atop lightly dressed baby potatoes and duck egg with halibut ceviche. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncamilles2.jpgdknCamilles2Leek and onion tart with field greens, candied pecans and pear. This delicate tart just melted in your mouth.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dkncamilles3.jpgdknCamilles3Roasted local asparagus with pastry triangle and field greens. I think this was the appetizer with the rhubarb sabayon. 2012-06-04T13:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/30/spring-babies/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknbabyducks.jpgdknBabyDucksBrand new little fluffy bundles!2012-05-30T01:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/30/your-daily-taxicab-49/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntaxicabcuteness.jpgdknTaxicabCutenessAm I not the cutest thing!2012-05-31T17:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/20/flowers-and-cake/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknangelica1.jpgdknAngelica1The angelica is all opening now along the waterfront. So majestic.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknangelica2.jpgdknAngelica2The papery bud just about to burst.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknwysteria.jpgdknWysteriaBeautiful, delicate wisteria frames this shot of one of the small lakes in Beacon Hill Park. Soon the lake will be full of mamma ducks and their babies.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknonewhitecamas.jpgdknOneWhiteCamasThe beautiful purple camas is everywhere in the park and along the waterfront. Found this one white one among the sea of purple.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknandcake.jpgdknAndCakeMmmmmmm cake.2012-05-20T17:03:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/20/taxicab-and-the-crazy-eye/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gjptaxicabcrazyeye4.jpggjpTaxicabCrazyEye4Spooky ghost cat in the hall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gjptaxicabcrazyeye3.jpggjpTaxicabCrazyEye3Crazy Eyes and Wiggly Lighthttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gjptaxicabcrazyeye2.jpggjpTaxicabCrazyEye2Crazy Eyes 2https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/gjptaxicabcrazyeye1.jpggjpTaxicabCrazyEye1"Don't look at me!"2012-05-20T16:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/18/yummy-muffins-from-a-fellow-blogger/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknmuffins.jpgdknMuffinsSo lemony delicious!2012-05-18T02:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/14/a-lovely-day-for-tweed-ride-2012/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed10.jpgdknTweed10Our gracious hosts for the day, Simon and Libby. We can't thank them enough!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed2.jpgdknTweed2GJ and Jim ham it up for the camera.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed1.jpgdknTweed1Here I am with GJ at the start of the ride. Thanks to The Empress Hotel for letting us gather on their lovely lawn. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed3.jpgdknTweed3This well kitted classic bicycle pulls a secret delight: The large basket trailer holds a sound system which gave us lovely tweedy tunes!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed4.jpgdknTweed4Adorable riders.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed5.jpgdknTweed5All the gents pose for a photo on the steps of the Empress Hotel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed6.jpgdknTweed6A quick stop at The Fairfield Market on Oscar Street who provided the riders with some delicious scones. Our bicycles were judged for superbness by Fairfield Bicycle Shop, and we had a bit of time for a quick look around the Moss Street Market and the Vintage Fair.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed7.jpgdknTweed7Our mid-ride break included delicious tea from Tula Teas and cucumber sandwiches from Red Fish Blue Fish.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed8.jpgdknTweed8Milling about on the lawn at Craigdarroch Castle Historical House Museum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkntweed9.jpgdknTweed9There were a couple little pooch riders as well. This little darling had a great view from a basket on the front of his human's bicycle.2012-05-20T01:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/11/artist-profile-gareth-gaudin/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkngarethgaudin4.jpgdknGarethGaudin4The wall of originals. Prints and books are also for sale.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkngarethgaudin3.jpgdknGarethGaudin3A great turnout!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkngarethgaudin2.jpgdknGarethGaudin2I think you can see the show until the end of May.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dkngarethgaudin1.jpgdknGarethGaudin1Gareth is The Perogy Cat.2012-06-06T03:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/04/adventure-with-japanese-puppetry/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknhachiojikurumaningyo.jpgdknHachiojiKurumaNingyoHachioji Kuruma Ningyo at the University of Victoria.2012-05-10T16:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/04/all-the-pretty-flowers/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknprettyflowers.jpgdknPrettyFlowersBeautiful lilies!2012-05-04T00:32:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/02/finally-the-video-of-gjs-new-kinetic-sculpture/2012-07-02T03:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/05/01/blustery-spring-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknblusteryday.jpgdknBlusteryDayBeautiful long grass leaning down in the wind. We had just met the cutest little bulldog who came bounding through the grass with pure abandon and delight.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknwildflowermeadow.jpgdknWildflowerMeadowThe camas brings the purple tinge to the green meadows.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknhummingbird1.jpgdknHummingbird1Little Hummingbird resting in the breeze.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknhummingbird2.jpgdknHummingbird2Pretty close...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknhummingbird3.jpgdknHummingbird3A little closer...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknhummingbird4.jpgdknHummingbird4Too bad the light didn't capture his brightly-coloured head.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dknblueflowers.jpgdknBlueFlowersFound this burst of blue in a yard on the way home.2012-05-01T21:44:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/30/two-little-clowns-paintings-by-gj-pearson/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjp2012aprilsmallpurpleclown2.jpggjp2012AprilsmallPurpleClown2Clown with Headlight, original graphite and watercolour painting by GJ Pearson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjp2012aprilblueclownwithdioramahat2.jpggjp2012AprilBlueClownWithDioramaHat2Blue Clown with Diorama Hat, original graphite and watercolour painting by GJ Pearson.2012-04-30T15:44:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/25/afternoon-coffee-break/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkncafemacchiatto.jpgdknCafeMacchiattoYum! My Callebaut Spiced Chocolate Chai was a rich yet mild hot chocolate with spiced chai and a sprinkle of cinnamon.2012-04-25T23:45:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/24/neighbourhood-cats/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknneighbourhoodcats.jpgdknNeighbourhoodCatsAfternoon cuddle nap.2012-04-24T02:47:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/23/gjs-new-piece-goes-out-in-the-world/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales1.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales1From below; a long pull cord sets the piece in motion. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales2.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales2It looks so beautiful hanging at Dales, a gorgeous space.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales3.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales3Ship detail from below.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales4.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales4The moths to the flame.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales5.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales5Detail of the flying ship, upon which sits a tiny mansion.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales6.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales6The main body which houses the motors.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkngjnewpieceatdales7.jpgdknGJnewPieceAtDales7Detail of the globe.2012-04-24T04:08:00+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/21/another-new-restaurant-steps-away-from-our-front-door/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknjam1.jpgdknJam1Jam Cafe, breakfast all day. open 8 am to 4 pm in the 500 block of Herald Street, Old Town, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknjam2.jpgdknJam2Sweet decor: very inviting; not overdone; nice attention to detail. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknjam3.jpgdknJam3More decor.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknjam4.jpgdknJam4As usual, I excitedly dove into my meal before I remembered to take a pic! The presentation was very nice.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknjam5.jpgdknJam5Charlie Bowl, with addition of my sausage.2012-04-21T04:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/20/birds-of-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknblackoystercatchers.jpgdknBlackOystercatchersBlack Oystercatchers in the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC. Very distinctive red beaks.2012-04-20T03:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/16/walking-adventure-oak-bay-to-home/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit1.jpgdknOakBayVisit1Winchester Galleries Oak Bay location showing the work of Brad Pasutti until April 28, 2260 Oak Bay Avenue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit2.jpgdknOakBayVisit2The Demitasse Bakery Store at 2164 McNeill Avenue, Oak Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit3.jpgdknOakBayVisit3Plants to purchase at Demitasse.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit4.jpgdknOakBayVisit4Sweet little gate plaque in Oak Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit5.jpgdknOakBayVisit5Hard to see in the pic, but the pink snow has begun. Delicate pink petals dance in the air and gather along the curbs. Another good wind will bring them all down.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit7.jpgdknOakBayVisit7Kite surfers and others enjoying the beach just west of Clover Point. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit8.jpgdknOakBayVisit8The camas are just beginning to bloom at Beacon Hill Park. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknoakbayvisit9.jpgdknOakBayVisit9Rhododendron season! These are at Beacon Hill Park.2012-04-16T17:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/16/the-cats-of-fan-tan-gallery/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknfantancats.jpgdknFanTanCatsBrother and sister. Cole, on the left, is enormous; the photo doesn't give a true depiction of just how big he is!2012-04-16T16:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/11/perfect-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknspringcolour1.jpgdknSpringColour1The long planter on the Pandora Avenue side of City Hall, full of colour!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknspringmagnolia.jpgdknSpringMagnoliaGorgeous magnolia in full bloom at City Hall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknblossomsatthemac.jpgdknBlossomsAtTheMacRound two of the cherry pinks; in front of the McPherson Playhouse, Victoria BC.2012-04-11T21:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/11/your-daily-taxicab-48/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkntaxicabatthewindow.jpgdknTaxicabAtTheWIndowPretty kitty in the window.2012-04-11T21:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/08/happy-easter-joyeuses-paques/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknbunnycards.jpgdknBunnyCardsWishing you joy and chocolate from the bunny.2012-04-08T17:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/08/first-moss-street-market-today/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknmossstreetrebecca1.jpgdknMossStreetRebecca1Our friend Rebecca grows wonderful organic vegetables...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dknmossstreetrebecca2.jpgdknMossStreetRebecca2...and makes delicious jams, chutneys, pickles, salsas and sauces!2012-04-08T00:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/06/your-daily-taxicab-cant-resist-those-toes/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkntcfeet1.jpgdknTCfeet1Lounging on her chair, one foot dangling, the other on the foot stool; but then...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkntcfeet2.jpgdknTCfeet2... a stretch and a roll over and feet are dangling the other direction.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkntcfeet3.jpgdknTCfeet3Little front paws curled in slumber.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dkntcfeet4.jpgdknTCfeet4Toes!2012-04-06T22:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/05/finally/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sundayschoolbkprplorgnz.jpgSundaySchoolBkPrplOrgnzNeedle-felted wool and organza ribbon hair cliphttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sundayschool_orangeflowerscomb.jpgSundaySchool_OrangeFlowersCombNeedle-felted hair comb2012-04-05T02:59:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/04/01/rainy-day-walk/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpceramicmosaic1.jpggjpCeramicMosaic1Stumbled on this beautiful ceramic mosaic at Sir James Douglas school.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpceramicmosaic2.jpggjpCeramicMosaic2Detail and lovely quote from Winnie The Pooh.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpceramicmosaic3.jpggjpCeramicMosaic3The artist's signature.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpdaffodilmeadow.jpggjpDaffodilMeadowLovely daffodils. In the tree in the background, there were a couple dozen little yellow birds; I think they were American goldfinch. So beautiful!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpfawnlilies.jpggjpFawnLiliesJust at the edge of the park, a meadow of lilies and daffodils.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/gjpfawnlilies2.jpggjpFawnLilies2Oh the beautiful fawn lilies!2012-04-01T00:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/29/amazing-night-out-at-the-theatre/2012-03-29T21:04:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/28/spring-pink/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknpinkblossoms1.jpgdknPinkBlossoms1Some pretty blossoms near our home.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknpinkblossoms2.jpgdknPinkBlossoms2Last year I made a bunch of needle-felted wool blossoms to adorn some bare branches; bringing the spring in! They were eventually turned into hair clips.2012-03-28T05:48:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/23/walking-adventure-westsong-walkway-to-west-bay-marina/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknrichricoatwestsong.jpgdknRichRicoAtWestsongAbout half way along, this ever evolving sculpture by Rich Rico delights passers by.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknpugatwestsong.jpgdknPugAtWestsongNear the beginning, this little pug came charging up the path.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknwestsongwalkway.jpgdknWestsongWalkwayWestsong Walkway, not far from Westbay Marina.2012-03-23T02:55:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/20/new-spot-for-breakfast-out/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknclaypigeon1.jpgdknClayPigeon1A new Victoria eatery, Clay Pigeonhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknclaypigeon2.jpgdknClayPigeon2A nice job transforming the space.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknclaypigeon3.jpgdknClayPigeon3Rattatouillehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknclaypigeon4.jpgdknClayPigeon4Kale Florentine2012-03-26T23:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/20/adventures-in-cake/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknconnorbirthdaycake.jpgdknConnorBirthdayCakeRich moist carrot cake with white chocolate cream cheese icing, YUM!2012-03-20T15:56:29+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/20/pretty-hot-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknprettyhotchocolate.jpgdknPrettyHotChocolateYum! I love the two levels of decoration.2012-03-20T15:37:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/17/gjs-new-piece-more-progress-every-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkngjpearson_moreprogress.jpgdknGJPearson_MoreProgressThe main section is now hanging up to receive the next phase of work.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkngjpearson_globeportion.jpgdknGJPearson_GlobePortionThe globe portion in progress.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkngjpearson_littleship.jpgdknGJPearson_LittleShipFlying ship.2012-03-17T00:58:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/17/your-daily-taxicab-47/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkntcfancypillow.jpgdknTCfancyPillowTC curled up on the fancy silk pillow.2012-03-17T00:52:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/15/walking-around-looking-at-stuff/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkntreedown1.jpgdknTreeDown1So sad to see such a beautiful tree fallen.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkntreedown2.jpgdknTreeDown2Quite a noise I bet!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknmarchdaffs.jpgdknMarchDaffsMagnificent daffodils!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknlittlecrocuspatch.jpgdknLittleCrocusPatchOne of three strangely uniform patches of crocus; very pretty!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknstoneflower.jpgdknStoneFlowerFound this little art on the top of a concrete wall on the beach. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknshadesofgray.jpgdknShadesOfGrayMany shades of gray; sand, stone, concrete.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknbeachstairwell.jpgdknBeachStairwellAn old concrete stairwell leads from the beach to Dallas Drive not far from the breakwater.2012-03-15T01:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/11/your-daily-taxicab-46/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknkittycuteness.jpgdknKittyCutenessSunny Sunday kitty cuteness.2012-03-11T23:50:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/11/more-progress-for-gjs-newest-sculpture/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkngjpearsonnewsculptureadvances.jpgdknGJPearsonNewSculptureAdvancesAs it grows and changes, its magnificence increases.2012-03-11T19:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/06/your-daily-taxicab-45/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkntaxicabinbasket.jpgdknTaxicabInBasketTC peeks out of her basket as the sun peeks out to warm her.2012-03-06T07:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/03/vancouver-adventure-day-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknayoubs.jpgdknAyoubsOur favourite new West End shop: Ayoub’s.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknsnackatmink.jpgdknSnackAtMinkAmazing hot chocolate and snacks at Mink. And the have fondue!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknnorthshoreview.jpgdknNorthShoreViewAnother gorgeous sky as we leave Vancouver.2012-03-04T03:56:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/03/vancouver-adventure-day-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkndustingofsnowatthesylvia.jpgdknDustingOfSnowAtTheSylviaA bit of snow outside our beautiful hotel, The Sylvia.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknbreakfastatlemarche.jpgdknBreakfastAtLeMarcheYum! Croissant aux amandes, brioche, café et chocolat chaud. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknlemarche2.jpgdknLeMarche2Le Marché St George, St George at E28th, Vancouver BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknlemarche1.jpgdknLeMarche1Le Marché St George, detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknlemarche3.jpgdknLeMarche3Le Marché St George; small shop, lots to look at!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknmaritimemuseum.jpgdknMaritimeMuseumLooking up at the Maritime Museum and a gorgeous sky from the dock of historic boats just below the museum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dkndowntownvanfromkits.jpgdknDowntownVanFromKitsLooking over at the West End from Kitsilano.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknkineticballsculpture.jpgdknKineticBallSculptureA section of a kinetic ball sculpture in a window at Granville Island.2012-03-03T22:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/03/03/vancouver-adventure-day-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknferrytovan1.jpgdknFerryToVan1Winding our way through the Gulf Islands.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknferrytovan2.jpgdknFerryToVan2Passing another ferry en route to Victoria.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknferrytovan3.jpgdknFerryToVan3Out in the straight, the chop was causing the ferry to bob about a bit!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknenglishbay.jpgdknEnglishBayLovely walkway along English Bay in the West End with views across to Kitsilano.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknferrystopataquaticcentre.jpgdknFerryStopAtAquaticCentreThe Ferry stop at the Aquatic Centre. From here you can get to Granville Island, Yale Town, Science World and a few other stops.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dknenroutetogranvilleisland.jpgdknEnRouteToGranvilleIslandA quick hop on the harbour ferry from the Aquatic Centre to Granville Island.2012-03-03T21:43:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/25/fun-day-out-with-friends-part-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkneaglefeathergallery.jpgdknEagleFeatherGallerySome of the wonderful treasures at Eagle Feather Gallery.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkneaglefeather_alexspence2.jpgdknEagleFeather_AlexSpence2Carver Alex Spence working on a new piece. A delight to watch the mastery of his skill.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkneaglefeather_alexspence1.jpgdknEagleFeather_AlexSpence1A finished piece by Alex Spence.2012-03-03T18:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/23/fun-day-out-with-friends-part-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkndaywithgandc_seals.jpgdknDayWithGandC_SealsThe adults, so comfortable with the humans watching them, are waiting for someone to provide them some fish from the Fish Store on the dock.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkndaywithgandc_seals2.jpgdknDayWithGandC_Seals2One of the parents with baby (head poking out); couldn't get a shot of all three of them together.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkndaywithgandc_totem1.jpgdknDayWithGandC_Totem1It was incredible to be standing beside the Totem Pole yesterday as it was swaying so much in the gusting wind.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkndaywithgandc_totem2.jpgdknDayWithGandC_Totem2So beautiful up close too!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkndaywithgandc_totem3.jpgdknDayWithGandC_Totem3Totem Plaque.2012-02-23T21:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/22/more-new-knits-for-soon-to-arrive-babies/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknknitandfeltblanket1.jpgdknKnitAndFeltBlanket1A small, warm blanket with stocking-knit pattern and needle felted embellishment. https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknknitandfeltblanket2.jpgdknKnitAndFeltBlanket2Flip the corner and the embellishment is the same.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknknitandfelthat.jpgdknKnitAndFeltHatSome pink, orange and teal on a white soft wool stocking-knit cap2012-02-22T17:31:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/16/gjs-new-piece-takes-shape/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknnewgjproject.jpgdknNewGJprojectI have no idea how this will look when done, but it’s pretty amazing already!2012-02-16T15:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/16/a-little-romance-for-dinner/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknvalentinedinner.jpgdknValentineDinnerYum!2012-02-16T03:38:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/14/this-years-valentines-day-cards/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknvalentinescards.jpgdknValentinesCardsThree new designs and one from last year.2012-02-14T20:45:24+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/14/its-a-pink-and-red-and-valentine-kinda-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknpinkblossoms.jpgdknPinkBlossoms14 February in Victoria BC: cherry blossoms.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknfeltheart.jpgdknFeltHeartMy little felted heart pin out for it's Valentine's Day spin!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknrogersvalentinewindow.jpgdknRogersValentineWIndowThe Valentine's window at Rogers’ Chocolates.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknviolettevanteninewindow.jpgdknVioletteVantenineWindowOne of my favourite windows in town, Violette Boutique.2012-02-15T05:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/12/remembering-domino/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknsweetdomino.jpgdknSweetDominoOur friend Domino.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknraremoment.jpgdknRareMomentA rare moment sharing a sunbeam.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkntcthetormentor.jpgdknTCtheTormentorUnfortunately, this was the last two years of his life: avoiding the brat Taxicab, who desperately wanted to play with the old man!2012-02-16T14:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/09/yesterdays-felting-project/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknnewpeacockfeatherhairpiece2.jpgdknNewPeacockFeatherHairpiece2First of the new feather and felt hair accessories.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknnewpeacockfeatherhairpiece1.jpgdknNewPeacockFeatherHairpiece1Birds are so lucky to have such natural beauty! They don't need embellishments!2012-02-12T20:36:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/08/gjs-newest-piece/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkngjworking.jpgdknGJworkingWhat wonders await us when this little flying ship is incorporated into a new sculpture!2012-02-08T02:45:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/07/cool-thing-we-found-while-walking/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknloveplaque.jpgdknLOVEplaqueLOVE, all we need is...2012-02-07T01:14:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/05/your-daily-taxicab-44/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkntcandfeather.jpgdknTCandFeatherTC's new best friend.2012-02-05T18:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/05/saturday-adventure-art-gallery-of-greater-victoria/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv2.jpgdknAGGV2"Retinue of Thirty-Six Court Officials." This and the next three photos are from the "Enduring Art of China" exhibit.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv1.jpgdknAGGV1"Retinue of Servants with Sedan Chair," Ming period.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv3.jpgdknAGGV3Ikebana by Amanda Gaunt, Sogetsu School of Ikebana.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv5.jpgdknAGGV5Carved stone objects 19th and early 20th century. The two pieces top right are carved turquoise and so delicate.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv6.jpgdknAGGV6These two pieces plus a video installation by Megan Dickie are among the offerings for the exhibit called "Throw Down."https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv8.jpgdknAGGV8Part of "Victoria Collects: A View into Private Art Collections from the Region." Some of the artists represented are Gauguin, Mondrian, Warhol, Group of Seven, Oldenburg among many others.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv9.jpgdknAGGV9A Meiji period Shinto Shrine adorns the Asian Garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv10.jpgdknAGGV10A section of the Japanese Garden at AGGV.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv11.jpgdknAGGV11The back of the original gallery which is part of the Japanese Garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknaggv12.jpgdknAGGV12The first of several installations of "Sleeping Bag" by Tyler Hodgins. These ice sculptures which address the issue of homelessness will be appearing all over town for the next few months.2012-02-05T02:09:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/05/your-daily-taxicab-43/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dkntcsnugglebunny.jpgdknTCsnuggleBunnyTC loves to make GJ snuggle when he's working!2012-02-05T01:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/02/03/a-pink-winter-sunset/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dknwinterpinksunset.jpgdknWinterPinkSunset500 block Herald Street, Victoria BC2012-02-03T16:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/31/your-daily-taxicab-42/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntchelmethat.jpgdknTChelmetHatTC is that your space-age helmut? Old-time hair dryer? No it's just the lamp on GJ's table which she insists on sitting under!2012-01-31T18:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/31/new-completed-projects-baby-things/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknweirdbunny1.jpgdknWeirdBunny1Weird bunny, in profile. I used to make lots of these many years ago. Will be making a few more in the next few weeks for more new and coming babies. He's crude, but lovable!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknweirdbunny2.jpgdknWeirdBunny2Found this patterned corduroy that works very well for weird bunny.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknbabyhat.jpgdknBabyHatMy grandmother always insisted babies can only wear pastels; me, not so much.2012-01-31T20:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/30/chinese-new-year-celebrations/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknchinesenewyearceleb2.jpgdknChineseNewYearCeleb2This is Fan Tan Alley. You can just see the lion's head below the red 16 1/2 sign. The fellows in white shirts did a great job of keeping the way clear for the dancershttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknchinesenewyearceleb1.jpgdknChineseNewYearCeleb1The reflections from inside Bamboo Beads were cool, even if the lion isn't too clear!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknchinesenewyearceleb3.jpgdknChineseNewYearCeleb3Another shot from inside Bamboo.2012-01-30T18:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/28/winter-or-spring/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowdrops.jpgdknSnowDropsThe snowdrops are my particular favourite!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknwaves2.jpgdknWaves2Beautiful whitecaps rolling in.2012-01-28T16:20:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/28/your-daily-taxicab-41/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcsunray.jpgdknTCsunRayWarming in a winter sunbeam.2012-01-28T06:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/26/gj-in-the-studio/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkngjatwork.jpgdknGJatWorkI love this shot of the studio with the gorgeous Marinoni hanging above the window.2012-01-26T23:37:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/26/your-daily-taxicab-40/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntchelping.jpgdknTChelpingThe face of wonder.2012-01-26T16:59:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/25/rainy-day-grays/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknrainyrossbay1.jpgdknRainyRossBay1The lovely staircase leading down to the lower walkway at Ross Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknrainyrossbay2.jpgdknRainyRossBay2I love that beautiful sea green colour that appears as the wave begins to crash; such a beautiful contrast to the dark gray ocean and white foam.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknrainyrossbay3.jpgdknRainyRossBay3Looking towards Clover Point.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknrainyrossbay4.jpgdknRainyRossBay4A lot of logs and debris washing up on the beach.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknrainyparkandseagull.jpgdknRainyParkAndSeagullFrom the stone bridge at Beacon Hill Park; seagull, ducks and raindrops.2012-01-25T23:54:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/25/gj-portrait/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkngjportraitjan2012.jpgdknGJportraitJan2012GJ Pearson creating beauty in the studio.2012-01-27T21:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/23/new-cards/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknyearofdragoncards.jpgdknYearOfDragonCardsYear of the Dragon Cardshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknyearofdragondetail.jpgdknYearOfDragonDetailYear of the Dragon Card, detailhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknmiscnotecards.jpgdknMiscNotecardsFloral Notecardhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknmiscnotecardsdetail.jpgdknMiscNotecardsDetailFloral Notecard, Detail2012-01-23T03:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/20/good-bye-snow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknharbourice.jpgdknHarbourIceA bit of ice on the harbour made pretty patterns.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowylege.jpgdknSnowyLegeView of the Legislative Assembly Building from the lower causeway of the Inner Harbour.2012-01-20T18:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/20/your-daily-taxicab-39/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntccovers.jpgdknTCcoversDuvet fort!2012-01-20T18:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/19/your-daily-taxicab-38/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcplay1.jpgdknTCplay1Ooooo, tin foil ball and human to roll it to me!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcplay2.jpgdknTCplay2Oh no, it's under this red thing!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcplay3.jpgdknTCplay3Where is it!?https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcplay4.jpgdknTCplay4Get it!2012-01-19T00:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/18/good-morning-snow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday2a.jpgdknSnowDay2aWish I'd made a snowman before all that fluffy magic was shoveled!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday2b.jpgdknSnowDay2bI love the architecture of the building we live in, especially decorated in snow.2012-01-18T18:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/18/and-more-snow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowdayb4.jpgdknSnowDayB42:35 leaving Ingredients: 5 minutes earlier it was a white out! Big fluffy flakes and lots of them.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowdayb3.jpgdknSnowDayB33:15, the blizzard has stopped and the sidewalks are already clearing.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowdayb2.jpgdknSnowDayB2At about 4:45, still clear but more snow clouds are gathering.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowdayb1.jpgdknSnowDayB1The cure for a cold day: boozy hot chocolate!2012-01-18T02:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/17/snow-snow-snow/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday3.jpgdknSnowDay3Starting to stick to the trees across from Munro's Books on Government Street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday4.jpgdknSnowDay4Looking out our window towards Dragon Alley in Chinatown.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday2.jpgdknSnowDay2St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Douglas at Broughton.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknsnowday1.jpgdknSnowDay1View towards town on Fort Street.2012-01-17T19:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/17/winter-rose/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknwinterrose.jpgdknWinterRosePretty and pink with a sprinkle of snow.2012-01-17T04:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/14/your-daily-taxicab-37/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcraysoflight.jpgdknTCraysOfLightHappy in rays of sunlight; sparkle eyes!2012-01-14T04:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/23/two-summer-days-very-different-adventures/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust11.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust1View from Fisherman's Wharf towards downtown Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust22.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust2Glass Half Full by Tyler Hodgins, Holland Point Park, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust21.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust2Glass Half Full by Tyler Hodgins, Holland Point Park, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust3.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust3Harrison Yacht Pond at Holland Point Park, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust2.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust2Glass Half Full by Tyler Hodgins, Holland Point, Victoriahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrainydayinaugust1.jpgdknRainyDayInAugust1View from Fisherman's Wharf looking towards downtown Victoria.2012-01-13T01:17:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/26/a-foggy-saturday-just-right-for-hot-chocolate/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbrunchandstanns1.jpgdknBrunchAndStAnns1A foggy Saturday morning repast at Caffè Fantastico's Tre Fantastico at the Parkside on Humboldt Street, Victoria BC. Historic St Ann's Academy is across the street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbrunchandstanns2.jpgdknBrunchAndStAnns2I loved the detail of the fancy butter in tiny delicate coloured dishes.2012-01-13T01:15:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/01/a-perfect-autumn-day-at-a-victoria-landmark/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart7.jpgdknButchart7I think I love the Japanese Garden best.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart6.jpgdknButchart6Lovely stream in the Japanese Garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart3.jpgdknButchart3Even the lowly Chrysanthemum is spectacular when grouped in large numbers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart2.jpgdknButchart2More Mums.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart5.jpgdknButchart5The wall of dahlias.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknbutchart1.jpgdknButchart1One of the typical tourism shots, I really love the layers of colour and texture.2012-01-13T01:14:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/01/lovely-autumn-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknautumnocean.jpgdknAutumnOceanThe sky and the ocean were moody today, spooky even.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknrosehips.jpgdknRoseHipsThe hips of the wild roses which grow all along the waterfront walkway.2012-01-13T01:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/08/winter-adventure-with-harbour-seal/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknsealgulls.jpgdknSealGullsBuddy seal with two opportunistic pals.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknsealupsidedown.jpgdknSealUpsidedownHaving a rest while observing his watery domain.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknseal.jpgdknSealIt was incredible to watch this fellow as he corralled a school of small fish up against the wall so he could more easily snack on them!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknautumncolour.jpgdknAutumnColourLayers of colour.2012-01-13T01:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/16/wintery-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknwinteryview.jpgdknWinteryViewThe distant clouds were stunning yesterday; the air was crisp, the sky was deep vibrant blue.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknharbourreflections.jpgdknHarbourReflectionsA few boats and their reflections in a small marina in James Bay.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknwatershimmers.jpgdknWaterShimmersLooking down at the ocean from the walkway along Dallas Drive in James Bay. The light reflections are so beautiful. I keep hoping to see some big creature swim by!2012-01-13T01:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/17/winter-studio-social/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/studiosocialdec2011.jpgStudioSocialDec20112012-01-13T01:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/26/your-daily-taxicab-30/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntchoody.jpgdknTChoodySmall B&W cat in a grey hoodie; she knows she's cool.2012-01-13T01:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/29/your-daily-taxicab-31/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntconionhat.jpgdknTCOnionHatPrincess? Medieval tailer? Kitty who lingered too long on GJ's workspace?2012-01-13T01:09:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/29/studio-social-spoiler/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/spoiler1.jpgSpoiler1New three-strand necklace and felted wool pin; © 2011 Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/studiosocialdec20111.jpgStudioSocialDec20112012-01-13T01:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/01/studio-social-spoiler-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknspoiler2.jpgdknSpoiler2Delicate cherry quartz and mother of pearl with button clasp and another felted wool pin; © 2011 Firehorse Designs2012-01-13T01:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/02/studio-social-spoiler-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknredglassspoiler.jpgdknRedGlassSpoilerRed and black glass with sterling clasp; © 2011 Firehorse Designs2012-01-13T01:07:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/03/studio-social-spoiler-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncookiespoiler.jpgdknCookieSpoilerBite-sized shortbread and ginger cookies, yum!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknpurpleglassspoiler.jpgdknPurpleGlassSPoilerPurple and amber glass necklace; © 2011 Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknbluefelthairpin.jpgdknBlueFeltHairPinBlue flowers felted wool hair pin; © 2011 Firehorse Designshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknconecards.jpgdknConeCardsFestive Pine Cone Cards; © 2011 Firehorse Designs2012-01-13T01:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/12/breakfast-at-mole/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknmole1.jpgdknMole1Our "Basics" – yum, yum, yum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknmole2.jpgdknMole2Mo:Lé Restaurant, 554 Pandora Avenue, Victoria BC2012-01-17T23:43:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/12/community-profile-knotty-by-nature/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknkbn4.jpgdknKBN4Knotty By Nature Fibre Artshttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknkbn1.jpgdknKBN1KBN has taken a strange drab space and turned it into a bright and cheery shop.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknkbn3.jpgdknKBN3The front window showcases finished items for sale by many community artisans.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknkbn2.jpgdknKBN2Beautiful roving for spinning or felting.2012-01-12T03:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/12/your-daily-taxicab-and-friend-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcsnugglekitty.jpgdknTCsnuggleKittySo snugly!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcfriend.jpgdknTCfriendSadly, he wouldn't look at the camera; he had the loveliest face!2012-01-12T03:14:07+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/11/winter-bike-adventure-oak-bay/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip1.jpgdknOakBayTrip1My wonderful bicycle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip7.jpgdknOakBayTrip7Phyllis Serota's new book and a lovely article in this month's Focus Magazine.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip2.jpgdknOakBayTrip2Heading into Estevan Village.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip3.jpgdknOakBayTrip3Estevan Villagehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip4.jpgdknOakBayTrip4Willows Park, Oak Bayhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip5.jpgdknOakBayTrip5Oak Bay Marinahttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknoakbaytrip6.jpgdknOakBayTrip6Sunset at Victoria's Inner Harbour.2012-01-11T18:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/10/your-daily-taxicab-36/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknwhereistc.jpgdknWhereIsTCOf course... in the basket!2012-01-10T16:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/10/winter-days-extraordinary-sky/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknwintersky2.jpgdknWinterSky2Traffic in the Straight dwarfed by the immensity of the sky.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dknwintersky3.jpgdknWinterSky3Layers of grey and blue, awe inspiring and imposing2012-01-10T16:27:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/01/your-year-end-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dkntcandaflame.jpgdknTCandAflameHappy Mew Mew!2012-01-01T01:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2012/01/01/2011-in-review/2012-01-01T00:51:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/28/winter-adventure-unexpected-continuation/2011-12-28T18:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/27/winter-adventure-day-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar1.jpgdknCastlegar1Just before we arrived at the hut, we crossed a small bridge over this beautiful scene.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar2.jpgdknCastlegar2Our little sandwiches grilling on the stove in the hut.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar3.jpgdknCastlegar3The finished product, yum!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar5.jpgdknCastlegar5Our little luncheon hideaway, Ben Shaw Hut.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar6.jpgdknCastlegar6The Welcome sign at Ben Shaw Hut.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar4.jpgdknCastlegar4The beginning of the second leg, Ben Shaw Trail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkncastlegar7.jpgdknCastlegar7Looking back the way we came, Booty's Trail.2011-12-27T16:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/26/winter-adventure-day-5-merry-christmas/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decwreath.jpgdkn25DecWreathWishing everyone a joyous Holiday Season!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decsisterstabogan.jpgdkn25DecSistersTaboganSisters ready for tobogganing. Such a beautiful day!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decoffwegotabogan.jpgdkn25DecOffWeGoTaboganOff we go for snow fun with toboggans.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decprep1aprons.jpgdkn25DecPrep1ApronsGJ caught us in our frilly aprons!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decprep2.jpgdkn25DecPrep2Lots of chopping!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkn25decdinnertable.jpgdkn25DecDinnerTableA table set for feasting!2011-12-26T07:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/25/winter-adventure-day-4-christmas-eve/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkndec24crepes.jpgdknDec24CrepesBegan the morning in style with delicious crèpes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkndec24downtown.jpgdknDec24DowntownSnow was not going to stop the people of Nelson from last minute Holiday shopping!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknnewsnow.jpgdknNewSNowQuite a different scene at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club this morning with all the new snow. It was quite a bit warmer today and we had a very pleasant ski!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkndec24meski.jpgdknDec24MeSKiHere I am doing my new favourite thing. I guess it's confirmed that we need to move to a more snowy climate!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknanimaltracks.jpgdknAnimalTracksOn the right of this photo you can see the tracks of an animal left sometime in the night. Sis thought maybe coyote.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngrilledcheeses.jpgdknGrilledCheesesMy genius sister packed us some grilling cheese sandwiches wrapped in foil which we just popped onto the wood stove in the hut at the end of our ski. They were delicious accompanied by hot apple cider.2011-12-25T19:48:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/24/winter-adventure-day-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknnelson1.jpgdknNelson1GJ and my sis as we wander the bustling main street of Nelson.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknnelson2.jpgdknNelson2Hopefully I'll have a chance to take some pics of the town with more snow.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknnelson3.jpgdknNelson3A glimpse of The Big Orange Bridge which takes you north to Kaslo, along side of Lakeside Park.2011-12-24T04:29:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/24/your-daily-taxicab-35/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/tcdec23post.jpgTCdec23pOstNo you didn't!2011-12-24T04:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/24/winter-adventure-day-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntreeshot1.jpgdknTreeShot1Christmas tree at my sis's house in Nelson BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntreecloseupowl.jpgdknTreeCloseupOwlTree close-up: little glass owl.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknfirstskiever.jpgdknFirstSkiEverThe setting of my first ski ever: The Nelson Nordic Sk Club.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknbentfork.jpgdknBentForkCute and kitschy with such good food: The Bent Fork, Nelson BC.2011-12-24T04:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/23/winter-adventure-day-one/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknbaloo.jpgdknBalooLovely cats...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknmiaandlola.jpgdknMiaAndLolaadorable dogs...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknecho.jpgdknEchoand wonderful horses!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknrobinnests1.jpgdknRobinNestsThese Robin's nests were apparently all made by the same bird.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknrobinnests.jpgdknRobinNestsThese little robin's nests were apparently all made by the same bird.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknbeautifultable.jpgdknBeautifulTableA beautiful table set for an amazing meal!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknhomemadebread.jpgdknHomemadeBreadHomemade baguette, we were so spoiled! (Spoiling didn't stop until we had polished off the chocolate crème brulée.)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknindividuallasagna.jpgdknIndividualLasagnaJust before they went into the oven: individual lasagnas.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknxmastreejk.jpgdknXMasTreeJ&KThe sweet tree at our friends' house in Salmo. The cut it themselves on their acreage and most of the decorations were made by their two beautiful boys.2011-12-23T07:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/18/your-daily-taxicab-34/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntcandtoy.jpgdknTCandToyCatnip bunny teddy.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntcandtoy2.jpgdknTCandToy2Just before the picture was taken, she was using her toy as a pillow.2011-12-19T07:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/19/decorative-winter-trees-with-birds-a-post-for-my-sister/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknmalltrees1.jpgdknMallTrees1Little cardinal.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknmalltrees2.jpgdknMallTrees2Lovely lanterns.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknmalltrees3.jpgdknMallTrees3Tiny owl.2011-12-19T07:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/19/winter-fun-downtown-victoria/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread1.jpgdknGingerBread1The other side of this one was even nicer, but I couldn't get a shot without people in it!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread2.jpgdknGingerBread2Strange underwater scene with crabs. Beautifully executed.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread3.jpgdknGingerBread3This one was amazing, especially the turtle; just lovely.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread4.jpgdknGingerBread4So many favourites!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread5.jpgdknGingerBread5Loved this one for its delicate simplicity.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkngingerbread6.jpgdknGingerBread6This was particularly wonderful and made me think of K & R (tiny deer, bottom right).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknwinterharbour1.jpgdknWinterHarbour1Lovely reflections on the water of the Inner Harbour.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknwinterharbour2.jpgdknWinterHarbour2Lovely view from the third floor of the Inn at Laurel Point.2011-12-19T07:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/14/local-profile-victory-barber-and-brand/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknvictory5.jpgdknVictory5No doubt gents!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknvictory4.jpgdknVictory4Really nice fixtures and attention to detail.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknvictory1.jpgdknVictory1Belle.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknvictory2.jpgdknVictory2I love good package design and Victory carries many products with lovely packaging.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknvictory3.jpgdknVictory3More cool labels.2011-12-14T02:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/14/holiday-cheer-local-decorations/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknfantanxmas.jpgdknFanTanXMasFan Tan Gallery; Fisgard Street, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknbonrougexmas.jpgdknBonRougeXMasBon Rouge; Courtney at Gordon, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknviolettexmas.jpgdknVioletteXMasViolette; Government Street, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknpaperyxmas.jpgdknPaperyXMasThe Papery; Fort Street, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknrogersxmas.jpgdknRogersXMasRogers Chocolates; Government Street, Victoria BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dknchinatownxmas.jpgdknChinatownXMasChinatown at dusk; 500-block Fisgard Street, Victoria BC.2011-12-14T05:54:30+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/14/your-daily-taxicab-33/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntclongsleeper.jpgdknTClongsleeperSo relaxed, so content.2011-12-14T02:07:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/12/12/your-daily-taxicab-32/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dkntchelper.jpgdknTChelper"What'cha doing up there?"2011-12-14T01:45:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/24/cool-stuff-victoria/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknvictoriabarbies.jpgdknVictoriaBarbiesWe see these girls almost every day, on their bike which is often parked on Government Street. These are by far their best outfits yet!2011-11-24T19:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/24/your-daily-taxicab-29/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknsleepykittycave.jpgdknSleepyKittyCaveSleepy kitty in her favourite, secret cave.2011-11-24T19:33:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/23/local-profile-tall-tales-books/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntalltales1.jpgdknTallTales1Check out their Hero program.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntalltales2.jpgdknTallTales2Lots of books from which to choose!2011-11-23T03:37:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/23/your-daily-taxicab-and-friends/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcreadyforwinter.jpgdknTCreadyForWinterBrrrrrr.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknpigeonpals.jpgdknPigeonPalsPretty, pretty plumage!2011-11-23T03:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/21/tedx-victoria/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntedx1.jpgdknTEDx1TEDx Victoria, November 19, 2011https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntedx2.jpgdknTEDx2This photo does not do justice to the beautiful set with all the furnishings sourced within 100 miles.2011-11-21T07:29:43+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/16/our-pal-photographer-linda-sheldon/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknlindasheldon1.jpgdknLindaSheldon1Fun gift tags from wintery images.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknlindasheldon2.jpgdknLindaSheldon2Wintery Photo Cards2011-11-16T22:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/13/your-daily-taxicab-28/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/tcupclose.jpgTCupCloseand personal.2011-11-13T21:08:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/08/your-daily-taxicab-27/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcburnsmyass1.jpgdknTCburnsMyAss1"You know what really burns my ass..."https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcburnsmyass21.jpgdknTCburnsMyAss2Yeoww! (Don't worry, she's just yawning: bored with me paying her no attention.)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcburnsmyass2.jpgdknTCburnsMyAss22011-11-08T20:22:48+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/08/birthday-dessert/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkngjbirthdaydesserts.jpgdknGJbirthdayDessertsStill leftovers in the fridge!2011-11-08T07:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/07/your-daily-taxicab-26/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcgoogling.jpgdknTCgooglingGoogle tuna!2011-11-07T06:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/06/your-daily-taxicab-25/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntciselizzadolittle.jpgdknTCisElizzaDolittleTC is Elizza Dolittle.2011-11-06T01:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/06/the-toy-show-view-art-victoria-bc/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkngjopeningtoyshow.jpgdknGJopeningToyShowThe magnificent Dale Roberts (left), the magical John Harris (centre), and the dashing and beloved GJ Pearson (right).https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkngjgroupofmachinestoyshow.jpgdknGJgroupOfMachinesToyShowA grouping of GJ's machines.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntoyshowbearmans.jpgdknToyShowBearmansLeft to right, Buddy, Bunny and Reginald Bearman.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dknrandybelykpiece.jpgdknRandyBelykPieceThis is Professor Cornelius Fogbottom, by Victoria artist Randy Belyk.2011-11-06T01:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/11/04/your-daily-taxicab-24/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcrelaxing.jpgdknTCrelaxingWiggling ...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcrelaxing21.jpgdknTCrelaxing2... and relaxing in GJ's arms.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dkntcrelaxing2.jpgdknTCrelaxing22011-11-04T20:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/29/new-pieces-for-the-toy-show-at-view-art-opening-november-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/gjp_littlesister.jpgGJP_LittleSisterLittle Sister (close up) © GJ Pearson 2011https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/gjp_seventeds.jpgGJP_SevenTedsSeven Teds © GJ Pearson 2011https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/gjp_reginaldbearman.jpgGJP_ReginaldBearmanReginald Bearman © GJ Pearson 20112011-10-30T02:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/28/gj%e2%80%99s-work-table-of-wonder/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkngjpearsonheads.jpgdknGJPearsonHeadsSome heads and hands for some new Teds.2011-10-28T06:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/28/your-daily-taxicab-15/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcafricanbasket.jpgdknTCafricanBasketNothing so perfect as just the right basket.2011-10-28T06:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/24/your-daily-taxicab-14/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dknscarfcat.jpgDKNscarfCatSigh; sometimes it's hard to be cute.2011-10-24T14:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/16/october-adventure-day-14-the-castro-by-streetcar/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15creoliacafe.jpgDay14Oct15CreoliaCafeMmmmm, waffles.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15embarkadero.jpgDay14Oct15EmbarkaderoVintage streetcars arriving and departing from in front of the Ferry Building.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15vinatgetrain1.jpgDay14Oct15VinatgeTrain1Inside one of the streetcars originally from Milan.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15rainbows1.jpgDay14Oct15RainbowsRainbow heaven! The Castro is my favourite SF neighbourhood; such a loving vibe!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15carosel1.jpgDay14Oct15CaroselStumbled on this beautiful carousel at Golden Gate Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15rainbows.jpgDay14Oct15RainbowsRainbow heaven! My favourite neighbourhood in SF; such a loving vibe!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15carosel.jpgDay14Oct15CaroselStumbled on this gorgeous carousel at Golden Gate Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15carosel2.jpgDay14Oct15Carosel2A close-up of the carousel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day14oct15park.jpgDay14Oct15ParkA lovely spot at Golden Gate Park.2011-10-23T17:55:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/20/october-adventure-day-17-journey-home/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day17oct18majestic1.jpgDay17Oct18Majestic1Hotel Majestic, San Francisco CA.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day17oct18majestic2.jpgDay17Oct18Majestic2Café Majestic, long view.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day17oct18majestic4.jpgDay17Oct18Majestic4Café Majestic, cosy corner.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day17oct18majestic3.jpgDay17Oct18Majestic3Hotel Majestic, partial lobby view.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day17oct18somemountain.jpgDay17Oct18someMountainSky view.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oct18homewithkitty.jpgOct18HomeWithKittyMe and TC falling asleep on the sofa.2011-10-20T18:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/18/october-adventure-day-16-our-last-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day16oct17sfmomadeniseduchamp.jpgDay16Oct17SFMOMAdenise&DuchampGJ calles this one Denise and Duchamp. Since he's been taking the photos, there have been a lot of photos of me when I'm not looking! Duchamp's Fountain (1917). https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day16oct17sfmomastella.jpgDay16Oct17SFMOMAstellaOne of my favourite artists, Joseph Stella: Bridge, 1936.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day16oct17sfmomaviewofroof.jpgDay16Oct17SFMOMAviewOfRoofView from inside of the rooftop garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day16oct17sfmomasnack.jpgDay16Oct17SFMOMAsnackOur afternoon snack at SFMOMA's fifth-floor coffee bar, right beside the gorgeous rooftop sculpture garden.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day16oct17sfmomasnack2.jpgDay16Oct17SFMOMAsnack2Cake description, drool.2011-10-18T04:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/12/october-adventure-days-8-and-9-on-the-train/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day9oct10traincompart.jpgDay9Oct10TrainCompartOur "roomette" on the Amtrak Coast Starlight, Portland Oregon to San Francisco California.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day9oct10view.jpgDay9Oct10ViewThe view from our window at the Hotel Majestic; a foggy day!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day9oct10dosa1.jpgDay9Oct10Dosa1An amazing dish called Dahi Vada; lentil dumpling topped with organic yogurt tamarind and mint, DOSA on Valencia.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day9oct10dosa2.jpgDay9Oct10Dosa2Masala Dosa from DOSA on Valencia.2011-10-17T04:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/15/october-adventure-day-12-japantown-de-young-and-haight/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13newpeoplecomplex2.jpgDay12Oct13NewPeopleComplex2Awesome coffee shop at New People.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13newpeoplecomplex3.jpgDay12Oct13NewPeopleComplex3The New People Shop.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13deyoung2.jpgDay12Oct13DeYoung2The entrance at the de Young features sculptures by one of our favourites, Andy Goldsworthyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13deyoung4.jpgDay12Oct13DeYoung4Beautiful galleries full of amazing art at the de Young.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13deyoung1.jpgDay12Oct13DeYoung1Cool perforated copper wall.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13deyounglunch.jpgDay12Oct13DeYoungLunchOur lunch at the de Young: delicious Gazpacho with smashed avocado and fresh chips.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13deyoungview.jpgDay12Oct13DeYoungViewOne of the views of the city from the observation tower at the de Young.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day12oct13ggpark.jpgDay12Oct13GGParkA lovely pond just outside the de Young.2011-10-17T04:45:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/16/october-adventure-day-13-california-academy-of-sciences/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14acadmyscience2.jpgDay13Oct14AcadmyScience2A view from above of the Northern Californian Coast Gallery which wraps around the Rainforest exhibit.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14academysciences.jpgDay13Oct14AcademySciencesLooking down onto one side of the Academy at the Philippine Coral Reef Gallery which wraps around part of the Planetarium.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14catfish2.jpgDay13Oct14CatFish2Looking down into the Amazonian Flooded Forest which can also be viewed from below.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14butterfly2.jpgDay13Oct14Butterfly2This butterfly is called a Postman.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14redbird.jpgDay13Oct14RedBirdIn the Rainforest exhibit, birds and butterflies fly free all around you.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14talkyfish.jpgDay13Oct14TalkyFishThis little fish on the right stared at us for about 5 minutes and the movements of his/her mouth looked like he/she was trying very hard to tell us something very important!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14casroof.jpgDay13Oct14CASroofPart of the green roof CAS; it has seven hills to mimic the seven hills of San Francisco.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14moon.jpgDay13Oct14MoonThe moon rise over the city by the bay.2011-10-17T04:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/17/october-adventure-day-15-soma/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16cjm.jpgDay15Oct16CJMThe Contemporary Jewish Museum San Francisco.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16samovar.jpgDay15Oct16SamovarA partial view of the interior of Samovar Tea Lounge.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16samovar2.jpgDay15Oct16Samovar2Our delicious snack at Samovar.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16mlkmemorial1.jpgDay15Oct16MLKmemorial1A section of the Martin Luther King Memorial which is an absolutely gorgeous water garden work of art.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16mlkmemorial2.jpgDay15Oct16MLKmemorial2There were several of these panels with different MLK quotes engraved on them in English and one other language.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16yerbabuenagallery4.jpgDay15Oct16YerbaBuenaGallery4The Yerba Buena Center for Arts.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16yerbabuenagallery2.jpgDay15Oct16YerbaBuenaGallery2Looking down on The Matter Within.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16yerbabuenagallery1.jpgDay15Oct16YerbaBuenaGallery1A lovely courtyard and pond inside the Yerba Buena Centre for Arts.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day15oct16yerbabuenagallery3.jpgDay15Oct16YerbaBuenaGallery3This is what we found as we exited the YBCA; so beautiful.2011-10-18T04:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/16/your-daily-taxicab-and-friend-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcsunbeam.jpgdknTCsunbeamThe sweetest little kitty face.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day13oct14greenlizard.jpgDay13Oct14GreenLizardSweetest little lizard face!2011-10-16T04:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/14/your-daily-taxicab-and-friend-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcprettyswirls.jpgdknTCprettyswirlsOur lovely girl; oh how we miss her!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12carmelstella.jpgDay11Oct12CarmelStellaThis is Stella! We met her on the beach in the town of Carmel.2011-10-14T04:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/14/october-adventure-day-11-post-2-monterey-bay-aquarium/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba1.jpgDay11Oct12MBA1The kelp forest exhibit.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba2.jpgDay11Oct12MBA2The sweetest little shorebirds!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba3.jpgDay11Oct12MBA3Shorebirds! https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba4.jpgDay11Oct12MBA4Fishes, fishes, fishes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba5.jpgDay11Oct12MBA5Holy... mackerel!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba6.jpgDay11Oct12MBA6Wow, jellyfish.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba7.jpgDay11Oct12MBA7Exquisite little sea horses; they dance and glide and interact with each other. I couldn't tear myself away and cried a little.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12mba8.jpgDay11Oct12MBA8These sea horses also made me cry. The beauty of them is overwhelming.2011-10-14T04:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/14/october-adventure-day-11-post-1-monterey-and-carmel/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12hwy1a.jpgDay11Oct12Hwy1aThe beautiful California coast between SF and Monterey.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12bakerystop.jpgDay11Oct12BakeryStopWith the sun at our backs, Davenport.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12artichokes.jpgDay11Oct12ArtichokesAcres and acres of artichokes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12pacgrove.jpgDay11Oct12PacGroveMy favourite little beach spot at Pacific Grove.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12lonecypress.jpgDay11Oct12LoneCypressThe Lone Cypress; the icon of Pebble Beach.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12carmelmission.jpgDay11Oct12CarmelMissionThe Mission at Carmel.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day11oct12carmel1.jpgDay11Oct12Carmel1Snack stop in Carmel, yum.2011-10-14T04:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/12/october-adventure-day-10-walking-in-sf/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day10oct11sf1.jpgDay10Oct11SF1Strange how San Francisco houses are built! (wink!)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day10oct11sf2.jpgDay10Oct11SF2Cool gate near the curvy part of Lombard Street.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day10oct11sf3.jpgDay10Oct11SF3Washington Square with view of Saints Peter and Paul Church.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day10oct11sf4.jpgDay10Oct11SF4The gates to Chinatown, San Francisco CA.2011-10-20T20:09:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/12/october-adventure-bike-moment/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day8oct9belovedbike.jpgDay8Oct9BelovedBikeA Beloved Bicycle2011-10-12T03:48:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/11/your-daily-taxicab-23/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcandgjportrait1.jpgdknTCandGJportrait1Cute.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcandgjportrait21.jpgdknTCandGJportrait2More cute!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcandgjportrait2.jpgdknTCandGJportrait22011-10-11T05:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/11/october-adventure-one-more-look-at-portland/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day8oct9markspencer.jpgDay8Oct9MarkSpencerThe Mark Spencer Hotel on the edge of the Pearl District, Portland Oregon.2011-10-11T05:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-thanks-portland/2011-10-09T15:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/gjs-machines/2011-10-09T04:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/your-daily-taxicab-and-friend/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcsunlitfur1.jpgdknTCsunlitFurSunbeam kittiehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8squirrelfriend1.jpgDay7Oct8SquirrelFriendCute little squirrel thought we might be going to feed him.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8squirrelfriend.jpgDay7Oct8SquirrelFriendLittle squirrel at Washington Park thought we might feed him.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcsunlitfur.jpgdknTCsunlitFur2011-10-09T03:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-day-7-post-2-so-many-gardens/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8ampitheatre.jpgDay7Oct8AmpitheatreA lovely amphitheatre at the park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8historicreservoir.jpgDay7Oct8HistoricReservoirThis lovely old reservoir had beautiful old lamp stands around it.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8historicreservoirsign.jpgDay7Oct8HistoricReservoirSignWhile caution can be overrated, good judgement is always in good order!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8perfectfushia.jpgDay7Oct8PerfectFushiaFound a garden of many different varieties of Fushia.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8perfectrose.jpgDay7Oct8PerfectRosePerfect Rose, beautiful scent.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8rosegarden.jpgDay7Oct8RoseGardenThe Rose Garden at Washington Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8japanesegarden4.jpgDay7Oct8JapaneseGarden4Portland Japanese Garden feature.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8whitecarp.jpgDay7Oct8WhiteCarpPortland Japanese Garden: white carp.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8japanesegarden2.jpgDay7Oct8JapaneseGarden2Portland Japanese Garden feature.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8japanesegarden3.jpgDay7Oct8JapaneseGarden3Portland Japanese Garden: The Sand and Stone Garden.2011-10-09T03:44:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-day-7-post-1-last-day-in-portland/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8entrancewashingtonpark.jpgDay7Oct8EntranceWashingtonParkAn entrance to Washington Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8foodcartsnack.jpgDay7Oct8FoodCartSnackGJ's yummy snack from a Korean food cart. Mine was too overwhelming to photograph: huge container of Pho soup and two enormous veg salad rolls for $8.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8bamboobike.jpgDay7Oct8BambooBikeBamboo bike!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8coolcyclingshoes.jpgDay7Oct8CoolCyclingShoesSuper swank cycling shoes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8bubbletea.jpgDay7Oct8BubbleTeaFrosty bubble tea at The Teazone.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day7oct8waterbiter.jpgDay7Oct8WaterBiterDogs teach us so much: live life to the fullest and have fun!2011-10-09T03:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-day-6-post-4-textures/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugardentexture1.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGardenTexture1Plum Blossom on Cracked Icehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugardentexture2.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGardenTexture2Arrayed Golden Coin (on the right)https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugardentexture3.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGardenTexture3Large Crabapplehttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugardentexture4.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGardenTexture4Crabapple Sesame2011-10-09T02:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-day-6-post-3-teahouse-at-lan-su/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansutearoom1.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuTearoom1Upstairs at the Teahouse.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansutearoom2.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuTearoom2Our yummy snack at the Teahouse. I had an oolong tea called Wu yi (left) and GJ had Eight Treasures which was chrysanthemum, green tea, jujube, Chinese wolf berry, london fruit, raison, tremella (a mushroom), and rock sugar. We shared some almond cookies and lichee fruit.2011-10-09T02:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/09/october-adventure-day-6-post-2-lan-su-classical-chinese-garden/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden2.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden2Just beautiful! The paper lanterns were just being put out all over the garden for a private function.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden3.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden3Beautiful vantage points.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden4.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden4Pomegranates growing!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden5.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden5Beautiful fishes.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden6.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden6Beautiful bridges.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden7.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden7Beautiful water features.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden8.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden8Beautiful water plants.2011-10-09T02:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/08/october-adventure-day-6-post-1-another-wonderful-day/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7craftmuseum.jpgDay6Oct7CraftMuseumMuseum of Contemporary Craft, 724 NW Davis Street, Portlandhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7chezjoly.jpgDay6Oct7ChezJolyChez Joly French Bistro, corner of Broadway and Davis, Portland.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day6oct7lansugarden1.jpgDay6Oct7LanSuGarden1The Lan Su Classical Chinese Garden in Portland's Chinatown.2011-10-09T02:21:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/07/upcoming-show-for-gj/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/toy_show_invite.jpgToy_Show_Invite2011-10-07T05:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/07/october-adventure-day-5-post-2-art-viewing/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6artifactpanel1.jpgDay5Oct6ArtifactPanel1This incredible piece: Artifact Panel, 2000 by William Morris, commissioned in commemoration of the project for the Millennium, was one of my favourite pieces at the Museum.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6artifactwall2.jpgDay5Oct6ArtifactWall2Closeup of some of the glass artifacts.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6pamartandme.jpgDay5Oct6PAMartandmeGJ likes to take pictures of me when I don't know he is. In the foreground in a beautiful sculpture of Ganesh.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6bronzedriftwoodhorse.jpgDay5Oct6BronzeDriftwoodHorseA beautiful horse sculpture by Deborah Butterfield. At first glance it appears to be made from driftwood, but is actually bronze.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6coolglass.jpgDay5Oct6CoolGlassThis gorgeous thing was hanging in the window of an empty storefront. created by Savoy Studios, Portland.2011-10-07T19:16:02+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/07/october-adventure-day-5-post-1-todays-cool-portland-stuff/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6protest.jpgDay5Oct6ProtestWe had just come out of the Museum when we saw the Occupy Portland Protest going by. You can just see the crowd in the background. Estimated at approximately 5000 people.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6portlandbuilding.jpgDay5Oct6PortlandBuildingPortland has a lot of public art and some very lovely architecture, old and new.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6portlandartmuseum.jpgDay5Oct6PortlandArtMuseumThe beautiful Portland Art Museum. Spent almost all day there.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6coolsign.jpgDay5Oct6CoolSignFound this sign that I liked. Portland is a very alternate-transportation-friendly city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day5oct6foodtrucks.jpgDay5Oct6FoodTrucksThe famous block of food trucks. It all looked so yummy!2011-10-07T15:11:35+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/06/your-daily-taxicab-22/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcweirdmood.jpgdknTCweirdMoodTC in an unusual mood.2011-10-06T02:16:04+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/06/october-adventure-day-4-post-2-portland-first-view/2011-10-06T02:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/06/october-adventure-day-4-post-1-so-long-seattle/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day4oct5kingststation2.jpgDay4Oct5KingStStation2Such a lovely station.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day4oct5kingststation1.jpgDay4Oct5KingStStation1Extensive renovations are underway on the beautiful King Street Station which opened in 1906.2011-10-06T02:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/05/october-adventure-day-3-walking/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day3oct4fryemuseum.jpgDay3Oct4FryeMuseumThe beautiful Frye Art Museum, Seattle WA.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day3oct4sabaethiopian.jpgDay3Oct4SabaEthiopianSo good Ethiopian food.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day3oct4icecream.jpgDay3Oct4IceCreamOh no! Three scoops! Theo chocolate, salted caramel and blackberry.2011-10-05T05:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/04/october-adventure-day-2-post-1-cool-things-and-yummy-food-seattle/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3wallwalker.jpgDay2Oct3WallWalkerHeading up to Pike Place Market we found this cool light fixture.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3coolwaterfountain.jpgDay2Oct3CoolWaterFountainCame across this sculpture on 1st Ave outside the entrance to a condominium building. Water flows into the glass from the rain water from the roof.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3sculptgard1.jpgDay2Oct3SculptGard1One view of the Olympic Sculpture Park.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3sculptgard22.jpgDay2Oct3SculptGard2I forgot to take note of the name of this impressive piece or the sculptor who made it.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3sculptgard31.jpgDay2Oct3SculptGard3A long, engraved recognition plaque, this entry caught my eye.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3belltownpatch12.jpgDay2Oct3BellTownPatch1The Belltown Patch Community Garden, a treasure of a garden in the big city.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3belltownpatch11.jpgDay2Oct3BellTownPatch1https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3belltownpatch21.jpgDay2Oct3BellTownPatch2Belltown Patch Community Garden: a tiny little perfect pumpkin, only 2 inches wide.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3belltownpatch31.jpgDay2Oct3BellTownPatch3Belltown Patch Community Garden2011-10-04T04:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/04/your-daily-taxicab-21/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcwindowpeaking1.jpgdknTCwindowpeakingPeaking at me through the stairwell door window.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dkntcwindowpeaking.jpgdknTCwindowpeakingPeaking at me through the stairwell door window. 2011-10-20T20:14:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/04/october-adventure-day-1-away-we-go/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day1oct2gjd1.jpgDay1Oct2GJ&DMain Street Station, Vancouver BC.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day1oct2bunnytowls.jpgDay1Oct2BunnyTowlsThe Moore Hotel, 2nd Avenue, Seattle Washington. This bunny towel sculpture greeted us in our room.2011-10-04T03:31:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/10/04/october-adventure-day-2-post-1-breakfast/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3breakfast.jpgDay2Oct3BreakfastYum!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/day2oct3hotchoco.jpgDay2Oct3HotChocoAs big as my head! Very tasty and not too sweet; in fact, usually unsweetened and they will sweeten to taste.2011-10-20T20:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/26/your-daily-taxicab-20/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknfindthetaxicab.jpgdknFindTheTaxicabAlways peeking from behind something.2011-09-26T05:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/24/your-daily-taxicab-19/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcrelaxin.jpgdknTCrelaxinTC relax'n2011-09-24T02:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/23/your-daily-taxicab-18/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcfullface.jpgdknTCfullfaceShe wanted to be right near the camera, even tho I told her she'd be fuzzy!2011-09-23T03:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/21/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-7/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknlastglimpsegoldcoast.jpgdknLastGlimpseGoldCoastOur Tofino home away from home, the Haidaway Cottage at Gold Coast Retreat.2011-09-21T02:43:17+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/20/your-daily-taxicab-17/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntaxicabcupboard.jpgdknTaxicabCupboardCat in a cupboard!2011-09-21T01:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/20/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbotanical1.jpgdknBotanical1The duck pond at the Tofino Botanical Garden with a hut made by local artist Jan Janzen.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbotanical3.jpgdknBotanical3Looking out to a couple small islands, with, I believe, Meares Island in the background.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbotanical2.jpgdknBotanical2K and R in the garden.2011-09-20T16:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/19/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknwickbeach.jpgdknWickBeachWickaninnish Beach. The day we were there was a backhoe on the beach clearing invasive grasses.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbogwalk2.jpgdknBogWalk2The conditions at the Bog seem to create trees that grow in a twisted fashion. Many of these bark-less trees dot the landscape.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbogwalk11.jpgdknBogWalk1Another twisted tree.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbogwalk1.jpgdknBogWalk12011-09-20T23:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/19/your-daily-taxicab-16/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcsnuggle.jpgdknTCsnuggleThe snuggle2011-09-19T15:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/19/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknmussels.jpgdknMusselsSome beautiful local mussels which GJ cooked deliciously!2011-09-19T15:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/23/your-daily-taxicab/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknprettiestcatinthemirror.jpgdknPrettiestCatInTheMirror2011-09-19T02:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/23/your-daily-taxicab-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dkntinybitofsunbeam1.jpgdknTinyBitOfSunbeamTiny bit of a sunbeam to warm a tiny head.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dkntinybitofsunbeam.jpgdknTinyBitOfSunbeam2011-09-19T02:36:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/24/your-daily-taxicab-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknwhereistaxicab.jpgdknWhereIsTaxicabTaxicab likes to help, um hinder, no help.2011-09-19T02:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/25/your-daily-taxicab-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dkntaxicabhelper.jpgdknTaxicabHelperThis happens a lot.2011-09-19T02:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/29/your-daily-taxicab-5/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknblanketforttaxicab.jpgdknBlanketFortTaxicabBlanket Fort2011-09-19T02:35:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/02/your-daily-taxicab-6/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcsculpture3.jpgdknTCsculpture3"Just a little adjustment here..."https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcsculpture4.jpgdknTCsculpture4At the height of the sculpting, TC gets the crazy eye.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcsculpture5.jpgdknTCsculpture5"Yes, I’m satisfied with this; I think it is done."https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcsculpture1.jpgdknTCsculpture1Examining her progress.2011-09-19T02:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/04/your-daily-taxicab-7/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknbagoftaxicab.jpgdknBagOfTaxicabDidn't pick this up at the local market!2011-09-19T02:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/09/your-daily-taxicab-8/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/taxicabplacemarker.jpgTaxicabPlaceMarkerLittle feet give away the hiding place.2011-09-19T02:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/10/your-daily-taxicab-9/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcinsidesculpture.jpgdknTCinsideSculptureBags, baskets, even old silverware boxes converted into art: she loves to be in things.2011-09-19T02:34:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/10/your-daily-taxicab-10/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntwotcs.jpgdknTwoTCsTC with her larger avatar. She doesn't much care for it.2011-09-19T02:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/12/your-daily-taxicab-11/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntcclaimslaundrybasket.jpgdknTCClaimsLaundryBasketBasket fun times2011-09-19T02:33:54+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/17/your-daily-taxicab-12/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntaxicabonladder.jpgdknTaxicabOnLadderSomewhere new for me to be, so be there I must.2011-09-19T02:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/18/your-daily-taxicab-13/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkncatincloseta2.jpgdknCatInClosetAI know she's in there, I can hear her rummaging.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkncatinclosetb2.jpgdknCatInClosetBThere she is!2011-09-19T02:33:26+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/05/adventures-in-tex-mex/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkntexmex.jpgdknTexMexTwo peppers similar to the ones Margaret stuffed and baked last night as well as two of the pralines which made such a nice dessert.2011-09-19T02:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/12/off-to-the-west-coast/2011-09-19T02:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/18/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-1/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknfirstglimpseofchestermanbeach.jpgdknFirstGlimpseOfChestermanBeachThe sand between our toes on Chesterman Beach, Tofino BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknsproatlake.jpgdknSproatLakeA hot sunny day at Sproat Lake with a view of a Mars Bomber float plane.2011-09-19T02:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/18/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-3/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknsandpipers.jpgdknSandpipersA small bunch of Sandpipers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknstarfish.jpgdknStarfishOrange Starfish on Chesterman Beach.2011-09-19T02:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/18/tofino-bc-our-september-adventure-part-2/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknfoggychesterman.jpgdknFoggyChestermanA little fog won't stop the surfers.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknfoggytofinoharbour1.jpgdknFoggyTofinoHarbourA beautiful grey day in Tofino.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknfoggytofinoharbour.jpgdknFoggyTofinoHarbourA beautiful grey day in Tofino.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkngeorgefeather1.jpgdknGeorgeFeather1Feathers carved from yellow cedar by George Yearsley.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dkngeorgefeather2.jpgdknGeorgeFeather2Eagle Feather carving and box by George Yearsley.2011-09-18T22:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/09/september-walking-adventure-with-ice-cream/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknseptwalkingadventure11.jpgdknSeptWalkingAdventure1The Dallas Road walkway, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknseptwalkingadventure21.jpgdknSeptWalkingAdventure2Mmmm, soft serve: chocolate-vanilla twist!https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknseptwalkingadventure31.jpgdknSeptWalkingAdventure3Looking back at Fisherman's Wharf on our way home.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknseptwalkingadventure41.jpgdknSeptWalkingAdventure4Strange rose bush with hips and fluffy bits.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknseptwalkingadventure51.jpgdknSeptWalkingAdventure5View of the Inner Harbour, Victoria BC2011-09-09T00:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/09/04/any-excuse/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dknpepperminthotchoc.jpgdknPeppermintHotChocYum!2011-09-04T15:48:45+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/29/fringe-festival-and-farmer%e2%80%99s-markets/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dkntomatos1.jpgdknTomatos1Our own tomatoes growing in our window.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknlocalsnack.jpgdknLocalSnackDelicious Ciabatta bread from a local baker with delectable Roma tomatoes from a local farmer.2011-08-29T00:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/22/primarily-about-food/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknpoppiesatmossstreet.jpgdknPoppiesAtMossStreetBeautiful bunches of poppy seed heads. they were a tall variety apparently; reds and pinks.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknrebproduce.jpgDKNRebProduceLemon cucumbers and baby summer squashes from Rebecca's Garden.2011-08-28T23:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/23/today%e2%80%99s-project/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknprojectfortoday.jpgdknProjectForTodayRed glass with sterling silver clasp. © Firehorse Designs 2011.2011-08-28T23:42:01+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/24/mon-petit-dejeuner/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknfolepifantastico.jpgdknFolEpiFantasticoHot chocolate from Caffè Fantastico and fresh croissant from Fol Epi Organic Bakery, Victoria BC2011-08-28T23:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/25/today%e2%80%99s-project-4/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknplatefulofinspiration4.jpgdknPlatefulOfInspirationA plate, full of inspiration...https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dkntwonecklaces3.jpgdknTwoNecklacesturns into two necklaces.https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknplatefulofinspiration3.jpgdknPlatefulOfInspirationA plate, full of inspiration...2011-08-28T23:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/2011/08/20/trial-post/https://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknpostonechinatown2.jpgdknPostOneChinatownOur neighbourhood: Chinatown, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknpostonechinatown1.jpgdknPostOneChinatownOur neighbourhood: Chinatown, Victoria BChttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dknpostonechinatown.jpgdknPostOneChinatownOur neighbourhood: Chinatown, Victoria BC2011-08-21T17:36:06+00:00monthlyhttps://adventuresofdandgj.com/about/2012-03-27T00:55:51+00:00weekly0.6https://adventuresofdandgj.comdaily1.02024-11-12T05:19:24+00:00