Sunny ways, my friends, sunny ways.....Travelling with @countrygirl

The sun was promised to come out today and it did!!! 

After two days of rain and low clouds I finally got to see the glory of the mountains.

I took so many pictures of my travels today that I am dizzy.  I can't share them all or you might be bored to death.  You know how it is when someone wants to share family photos and they bring out the slide show. I won't do that.  I promise.

My son and I walked along the river and saw so much wildlife. In particular we watched a sea lion popping his little head up and diving back down under the water to catch fish under the watchful eye of two large bald eagles. He was being stalked by dozens of sea gulls who were obviously waiting for leftovers.  I forgot to bring my telephoto lens of course so I couldn't capture him very well with my 50mm lens.

We also noticed a small raft in the distance. This was a white water rafting craft. It's funny because I had seen a sign earlier for water rafting and noted it was on my bucket list but didn't think we could do it today, it was cold out there. So here we were at the river and there was the boat full of people.  Too late.  Maybe next visit. The background is so incredible I can hardly think of words to describe it's beauty. 

notice the little yellow raft in the background - bottom right of the river

here they are up close - would have been fun!

I am truly grateful that I get to see such beauty, not just the surrounding mountains and streams but my family whom I am visiting.

All five of my senses were engaged today, that's for sure. 

• Sight               the amazing colours of the sky, the trees, the mountain tops, the sun and clouds
• Hearing          the birds - puffins, bald eagles, sea lions, the river moving against the shore, the wind
• Smell               the freshest air I have breathed in a very long time - words can't describe it
• Touch              the feel of my newest grandson cheek against mine, my youngest son's arm around my shoulder
• Taste                the most delicious gyro wrap this side of Canada and the best coffee - always tastes best outdoors

 

Sunny ways.....everyone!

@countrygirl