We made it! I have so many things to talk about, I'm not sure where to start, so I'll likely be breaking it all down and sharing bits and pieces over the next little while. We ended up leaving on Saturday the 18th, encountered much rain and chill at first, had some ferry crossing drama, loved the island (as always, Courtenay is our most favourite place ever), had an amazing trip home, including a very special visit with a very special person, and arrived home Sunday night.
To make a long story short (too late!), there was a lot of this:
Quite a bit of this:
A little bit of this (picture for my Mum, to prove that I really do "camping stuff" like wash dishes):
And as much as possible of this:
All in all, a wonderful time away, but I'm glad to be home. Now there's the huge task of laundry and clean up, but we'll survive that, too, I'm sure.
As everyone always says, I didn't have as much knitting time as I hoped. Even during the driving in the truck, I spent time knitting, but I also read, and there were a few hours each way during which I had to sit, quietly breathing, and watching the horizon (the twisty mountain roads can really get to me at times). I did, however, finish the Eyelet Cardigan, including weaving in the ends, and finish the first of my Panda Wool socks (there's a story to the socks, but I'll save this for another day, too). I did manage a small "yarn crawl", and enjoyed some stash enhancement which I will also share with you soon! For now, I'm off to knit, clean, and do laundry (probably in that order)!
Welcome back, Charity! Can't wait to hear *all* about it and see the rest of the photos, the ones you have up are wonderful, gee, 'wish I could've been there', heh :^)... Can't wait to hear about Miracle Beach...did you make it there?
Happy knitting,cleaning, and laundry! (SO glad you're back, safe and sound and that you had such a grand time!)
XOXOX
Posted by: marianne | August 28, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Welcome home. I'm glad that your trip was better than mine. The worst part of travelling is the cleanup and laundry at the other end of it. That reminds me, I have to go and put up a tent and air it out now.
Posted by: Judy G. | August 28, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Welcome back! Looks absolutely stunning! glad you had a good time. Pics of the eyelet cardi soon? please?
Posted by: Colleen | August 28, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Looks like a great trip! Beautiful scenery!
Posted by: Tammy | August 28, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Ooh lovely pictures. Great to have you back and looking forward to hearing and seeing more of your exploits.
Posted by: Sarah | August 28, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Sorry we did not get together, but perhaps next time. I am glad you found some yarn shops to help with your stash!
After you get the laundry done, the mail sorted, the trailer unloaded, etc., etc., you need a day or two of holidays again! Smile!
Posted by: Peg | August 28, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Looks like a great trip!
Posted by: Adrienne | August 28, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Welcome back! Look forward to hearing more :-)
Posted by: Knittypants | August 28, 2007 at 05:44 PM
It looks gorgeous. Glad you had a good time and I look forward to the "rest of the story".
Posted by: Barbp | August 28, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Love the pictures - beachcombing is the best, isn't it?
Posted by: Ruth | August 28, 2007 at 06:56 PM
Beautiful location. I love the photo of you doing the dishes! :)
Posted by: Nora | August 29, 2007 at 02:10 AM
Beautiful photos and it looks like a great place to camp. I would probably have to take a picture of me doing camping stuff too just to prove that I do and can.
Posted by: Dorothy B | August 29, 2007 at 06:54 AM
Looks like you had a wonderful time! Welcome home.
Posted by: marti | August 29, 2007 at 07:09 AM
Welcome home! We've missed you!
Posted by: Patty | August 29, 2007 at 07:17 AM
wow it looks absolutely amazing where were you?
Posted by: Arianwen | August 30, 2007 at 08:52 AM