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Jean's Pics

I have been living in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island for over 20 years, and have been taking pictures - lots of pictures! Here is a sample, taken in January over a number of years.

They have been hidden in my computer.... and some viewers might enjoy them!

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A wintry view across Georgia Strait towards Sechelt on the mainland.

Living on the Island in January

Around Nanaimo - at the waterfront

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The frame - used for group photos

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Harbour Air

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The fishing boats are quiet in January

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Plants growing in the tops of the logs

I am fond of reflections

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Fishing boats resting....

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Sunny winter days often begin like this.

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A walkway makes lacy reflections

Around Nanaimo - Neck Point Park

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Cormorants enjoying the sunshine...

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Around Nanaimo - Ponds

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Ice on Buttertubs Marsh

High water on Brannen Lake

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Upside down, but nicer that way

Around Nanaimo

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Arbutus trees in north Nanaimo

View north across the Strait

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Departure Bay and the Marina Channel

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It is always cheery to find snowdrops in mid-January.

North of Nanaimo - "Up Island"

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Farm in Nanoose Bay

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Parksville from the park

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A calm day at French Creek

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Lighthouse Country

Victoria and area in January

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The Inner Harbour and Empress Hotel

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Morning sun on the BC Parliament Buildings

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House boats at Fisherman's Wharf

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Every trip to Victoria I drive around Dallas Rd. by the sea... This day it was very windy near Ogden Point and foam was flying.

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This wasn't intended to be a black and white shot.

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A happy dog at the off-leash park by the sea

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A storm coming - Ross Bay

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Witch hazel blooming and giving a splash of colour.

The old bridge at Beacon Hill Park

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An old tree at the park - something evil from a fairy tale.

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It's cold out, but the indoor garden is blooming at Butchart Gardens. Every year the cafe is turned into the early Spring garden.

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A raft of ducks at Beacon Hill Park

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The little snail fountain at Butchart looks wintery. 

Cruising is always a joy and new ports are always adventures.

I hope you enjoy the entries, and I would appreciate your feedback. If I have missed one or more of your favourite places in the cities, let me know!

Thank you to Lynda Thompson, Lovette Kyllo, Kelly Raine, Jamie Robertson and Katie Robertson for sharing their personal photos...... and, of course, Google maps and Wikipedia photos.

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:0)    Jean

           cruiseportwalks@shaw.ca

 

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From the thousands of pictures of Vancouver Island that I have taken, I have sorted some of them into months. This is a vanity project that I have enjoyed doing!

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