The other day, at work, we watched from our office window as three big killer whales swam through the pass between our shore and Quadra Island. Later that same day Bushboy and I watched two large bald eagles swooping low and playing over the trees as we drove home from shopping. Just another day in this particular natural paradise. So normal that if you tell someone local the only reaction you get is “oh yeah” before they start talking about something else. Like, no big deal.
Fall has truly arrived, with frosty mornings and stormy nights followed by cold, bright days. Walking in it gives me an earache if I forget my ear warmer, which I did the day I took these photos. Just walking around my neighbourhood, not having to drive anywhere to get to this natural beauty.
Chika and I walked and listened and felt the peace. Simple, profound – an oxymoron that someone else might ignore. And so I tried, and I put myself in the moment and simply was.
Rocks, Waves, Beach 
Ah, so beautiful, Kate! I enjoy the Fall but not the approaching winter snow!
By: 1treblemaker1 on November 14, 2015
at 8:18 pm
Kim! When Bushboy and I saw the eagles he said “You should mention it on the blog for your friend who loves the eagles and never gets to see them.” And here you are!
By: Kate on November 14, 2015
at 10:44 pm
Such beautiful autumnal pictures. It’s been very blustery here on the eastern side of the UK , but still quite mild. I’ve not had to get my boots out yet or woolly scarves! Ros
By: Snoopydog on November 15, 2015
at 11:24 am
We’ve had a few brisk days – enough to bring out the fingerless mitts. I generally wear my waterproof hikers year round, rather than boots. Too slippery around here I find!
By: Kate on November 16, 2015
at 7:52 pm
Wonderful pictures, Kate. I might have said “oh yeah” about the eagles, but not the three killer whales. :-)
By: kristieinbc on November 17, 2015
at 6:41 am
It’s all about what we are accustomed to, right?
By: Kate on November 20, 2015
at 7:42 am