• Martha SleutelVancouver Island, CanadaMartha Sleutel
    Charlie in the lush rainforest
    Drift logs at the beach in Jordan River Regional ParkSmall waterfall running onto Sandcut BeachOlympic mountain range in Washington state across the strait from Sandcut Beach in Jordan River ParkWindy and chilly on Sandcut BeachDrift logsRainforest at Botanical Beach Provincial ParkThis is the first beach we came to at this provincial park. Lots of drift logs!Very rocky part of Botanical BeachHiking through more lovely rainforests along the beachesBack through the rainforest to the next beach on Botany BayAlong the rainforest trailFrom the rainforest to one of the beaches on Botany BayDrift logs just as the forest ends at the water's edgeDrift log at Botany BayBotany Bay viewsRocks at Botany BayMe standing on the interesting rock formations at Botany BayThese tall foxglove flowers were along the roads. So lovely.River view from private dock at hotel

    Hikes Through Rainforests to Beaches

    July 2 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    We drove along the lush Southern coast of Vancouver Island, with views of the Olympic Mountains in Washington state across the strait. Charlie had selected several places to stop and hike through the rainforests to the beaches. Pics are below. Temperatures were 55 - 60. One beach was windy and chilly, but the others were more sunny.

    Our hotel is next to a river and has a private dock for hotel guests. Lovely setting. Great day!    Read more