Happy New Year 2011

A panoramic view from Mnt Bruce looking out over the Gulf Islands towards Mnt Baker and the Cascades  in Washington

At last the silly season is coming to an end and the new Year is here.

On the way we saw some hockey players on a frozen pond in the Fulford Valley.

Today we went up to David and Tim's place for brunch and a walk round their property and up to the top of Mnt Bruce. We've had a bit of a cold spell so there was still some snow around but the sunny days have been really glorious and made this just the day to walk around outside and stretch the winter legs. It was also a chance for Greg and David to try out their new cameras.

Looking out down Fulford Harbour to Portland Island and Moresby Island with the straits of Juan de Fuca  and Pugent Sound in the background.

Sansum Narrows towards Victoria

We started up a steep climb to the Radio antennae at the top of Mnt Bruce and also where the hang gliders take off. The views up here are quite spectacular.

Mnt Baker looking particulary lovely in the evening glow.

Then we followed a few back roads down and eventually did a snowy scramble through the forest to get back to their house.

By the time we got back Yogi and all of us were ready for a New Year's Day snooze and early bed.

Greg, David, Tim and Yogi. 

Two Davids and a Tim.