Another day, another trip

We have been on the lookout for a camper to put on our 1 ton Ford. We have looked up and down the island and have not yet found the right one with the right stuff.

We went to Campbell River last Saturday and looked at a camper that has a slide in the eating area. It was quite nice but overpriced.

Today we drove south to Cowichan Valley and looked at several along the way.We saw one that was ten years old but looked brand new - I have the feeling it has sat on a lot for that long and never been used - it is utterly clean but has no bells or whistles (and we want those!).

We may have to journey afar in order to find one that suits us and is of a reasonable price. It seems like they are quite popular right now so the price is high and they leave some things to be desired.

I guess it's a journey of a thousand steps...and we have only taken 10.

I'm a firm believer in the right one being in the right place at the right time.
Poor husband, he stays in more of a place of panic that we might miss the right one!

So today's journey and looking continues.

A Walk in a Park

Jim and I drove north of Courtney today and out near the ocean. Our destination was the Kitty Coleman Rhodo Park.
It was a beautiful day, nice and sunny and not too hot.
We found our way to a rustic building behind the entrance gate. We entered and noticed a gallon jar on the desk and a sign which asked us to put our $8. entrance fee in the jar and then enjoy the garden.
We picked up a map and started on a cedar chipped trail. The area covers 4 acres and they have over 3000 rhododendrons. We were in the first flush, there will be several more weeks of beautiful displays and we hope to go back to see more.
Most of the flowers were so very gorgeous. The colours started at very white and went to the deepest purples and reds. I think the blossom sizes were from one inch to almost 5 inches. Some of the clusters were massive, one would have made a gorgeous bridal bouquet.
We walked the almost the total length of the garden. It took us over a cliff, down a stairway, through a fern grove, around a lake, pond, stream, and tadpole pool.
It was a lovely day, basically in our own backdoor.