As they are just coming to an end, here are some pics of the fluffiest and pinkest blooms this season.
Fluffy pink, Chinese Public School, Chinatown, Victoria BC.
Fluffy pink, Chinese Public School, Chinatown, Victoria BC.
Dark pink, behind the Legislative Assembly buildings, Victoria BC.
It was a gorgeous spring day yesterday. I had a walking adventure with our new friend Sprocket and his humans. We found a lovely little public dock just past Banfield Park in Vic West. The Gorge Waterway was perfectly still and it was quiet and peaceful. Stopped at Fol Epi and Cafe Fantastico at Dockside Green on the way home for delicious snacks and tea.
The Gorge Waterway, looking towards the Selkirk Trestle portion of the Galloping Goose Trail, Victoria BC.
Our pal Sprocket. He’s simply wonderful!
From the dock we daydreamed about this gorgeous house with a lovely big deck that overlooks the Gorge.
Our weather lately has been ridiculously lovely. Here are a few random pictures from Victoria BC.
Sunset from Dallas Road in James Bay.
My favourite, grape hyacinth.
Beautiful white-blossomed magnolia trees in Chinatown.
A misty view of Mt Baker in Washington State, taken from Summit Park.
Pink on blue in the neighbourhood of Fairfield.
The sweet subtle signs of spring are literally in the air – we experienced the occasional scent of cherry blossoms on our long walk yesterday. Here are a few photos from in and around Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC.
Lots of snowdrops and the green beginnings of many other spring flowers.
These daffodils are early. Another week of this weather and they will be in full force.
Snowdrops, right on time. (Not unusual for snowdrops in January, and they have been around for a few weeks now.)
The crocus, right on time.
Pink, pink, pink; so pretty! The cherry blossoms are early this year.
Early rhododendrons, usually in their full bloom in March and April.
So abundant, so fragrant! Here are some perfect pink ones I saw yesterday.
Saw this gorgeous cloud system this afternoon in our neighbourhood. Just thought it made a nice picture!
The lush bright greens of spring are in full swing. Took a short walk before dinner to the harbour and back last evening; the air was warm and fragrant with the scent of wallflower. Here are a few photos:
The lawn at the Legislative buildings, an inviting place to enjoy the evening.
A new growth of bright spring-green ivy makes it way across The Empress Hotel.
Another view of The Empress Hotel; beautiful rhododendrons all in bloom.
The cool evening mist beginning to arrive into the Inner Harbour.
Took a short walk across the bridge to Vic West yesterday with friends. The sun was shining and very warm. The blossoms are dropping creating a carpet of pink on the sidewalks and streets, and leaving behind the fresh bright greens of spring.
Victoria BC Inner Harbour.
Beautiful dogwood blossoms just outside Fol Epi Bakery in Vic West.
Here are some shots of our beautiful corner of this magnificent planet…
Big fluffy pink blossoms near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
The gardens at Government House are more colourful every day.
Little neighbourhood path in Oak Bay.
Very pretty shooting stars.
We walked through Oak Bay in beautiful sunshine down to the beach at Ross Bay. The view to the east was blue skies and warm…
… and the view to the west, cold and stormy!
Camas and bluebells.
A lovely group of yellow tulips growing in the long grass of a Garry oak meadow at Beacon Hill Park.
Mallard duck couple foraging at Beacon Hill Park (she has her head down, just in front of the male).
It’s been a pretty nice spring so far! Some April showers for the May flowers, but a lot of sunshine too. Here are some random pics from a recent walk:
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