Friday, September 25, 2009

tofino time

As promised, some pics of Tofino today from our trip this past weekend... see, Canada isn't just the great white north after all... we do have sun, sand and surf here on the west coast... heehee.

We went for some lovely walks on the sandy beaches (wow, that sounds like a personals' ad cliché).
There was a mystery structure/sculpture someone had built on the beach... no entry way into it though. Hmmm... maybe it's a giant game of Jenga?
There were quite a lot of people surfing that day... unfortunately, not including us (so, yes, that is a stranger in the photo). We are still trying to get stronger at swimming before attempting to surf... but I have put it on my list as one of the things I want to learn.
Here is the view of the Pacific Ocean with crashing waves and all... apparently the waves get larger as winter gets near, which makes for some good storm watching... but that will have to be a future trip. Will post another batch of photos soon!

ps. stay tuned for my September giveaway this coming Monday!
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20 comments:

  1. ShannonSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Beautiful pictures. It looks like a great way to spend the day!

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  2. StaceySeptember 25, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I heart Tofino. Gorgeous images from your adventure.

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  3. TessaSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I haven't been to Tofino in a long time. This post makes me want to make the trip up there soon! Great pics.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Love all the photos. Really like the beach sculpture.

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  5. our little love nestSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous photos, lady! Missing trying to surf there! xoxo

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  6. PiggySeptember 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Awesome pictures! I am glad you had so much fun!! I want to go there one of these days :) Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Peebs And RooSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I love the beach! Even though it's the Gulf Of Mexico, it's so beautiful and fun. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Empress Jade VintageSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I love Tofino, espcially in the winter storm season. Wet but awesome!!!

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  9. Koo and PoppetSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    we were supposed to spend last weekend in Tofino too...but sadly our trip was canceled :(
    Looks like we missed some beautiful weather up there!

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  10. SuppliesHandcraftedSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful! I would love to walk on those beaches, too!

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  11. readingsully2September 25, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Looks wonderfully rugged.

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  12. Bonzai BeadwearSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful Photos! I feel like I was there!

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  13. Luna MoonSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Gorgeous photos & great blog,Canada looks like fun

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  14. KrissySeptember 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    That is so gorgeous! Now I want to get to a beach. It's getting so cold here in New Jersey...I wish summer was back. (Did I just say that?)

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  15. yankin2002September 26, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    I never been there, although I live in North Vancouver - not very far actually... but after your photos I want to see it as soon as possible!!

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  16. sara : 5 o'clock crowsSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I love the mystery structure- a mysterious pile. A stranger after my own heart. :)

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  17. jdavissquaredSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Ha ha! The giant game of jenga is cracking me up!

    I miss the beach.

    p.s. Make sure you stop by for my first little givaway!

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  18. ChantelleSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    So beautiful!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    oh oh oh, I love tofino!! I went there as a child and have not been back since, but it lives on---magical in my mind.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    I loved seeing these pictures --- really got the feeling of the wind in my hair! :)

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