Ducklings, an Artist and a Bog

1. Rithet's Bog
Yesterday we drove out to Rithet's Bog and did the walk around the perimeter. We love bogs, they are crazy and full of stunted trees and super cool plants. It's too bad there aren't boardwalks built into the bog, because that's where things get really interesting. Still, a cool place to go for a walk.

Along the way, we saw lots of these awful white "sacks" in the trees that I've seen before on the mainland with another friend, but I forget what the bug is called. I noticed one of the sacks was full of caterpillars. They were vibrating and seizing around in a really weird way. Not cool.

2. Another sewing project completed
I finished a pair of pajamas for my husband, but there are rules in this house and he would never allow me to post a picture of them.

3. A walk on the Harbour Causeway
We decided to see what Victoria's downtown was like today. We haven't been downtown much since the cruise ships have started to roll in. Holy crap was it ever different! Sidewalks packed. Tourists everywhere. Eating ice cream cones.

So, while we were down there I was on the look-out for this artist. His paintings are incredible, and I knew he might be down there because of Ben's blog.


Well, he was there, and it was great - we got to meet him and his wife and they are super friendly. We'll be getting in touch with them for sure, maybe even do some hiking later on.

Another thing that was hilarious was this:
As we were chatting with Martin, his wife made the connection and asked me "Wait, you have a blog? You moved here from Vancouver? Are you the one with the cat in the-", and she makes a motion around her like a tall box.

Oh God. Yes, the cat in the dryer. The Bad Room Mate. So crazy that she read my blog. Victoria is a small place.

4. Eight Ducklings
We stopped in Oak Bay for a coffee after the walk through the bog. We found a little park and sat on a bench in the sun. As we were sitting there, I noticed a duck and her babies.

Holy crap - eight ducklings. Seriously, I couldn't handle it.

They all went over a little step where the water was flowing and I was worried they wouldn't be able to get back up. After the Mom jumped back up and realized the babies couldn't make it, she lead them over to the ramp and they all went up the ramp together. It was too much.