I was invited to talk about my upcoming book 24 Sleeps Till Christmas at the Western Book Reps Association book fair in Victoria, British Columbia, so I hopped on a ferry for an absolutely stunning 1.5 cruise through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
It’s all too easy, when you’ve lived in a place as long as I have, to take it all for granted. I’ve lived in B.C. for almost 40 years now, it’s the only place I’ve ever really called home, and yet I’ve barely explored it. It’s a wild and wonderful place, and living in the city I don’t experience it in its natural form as often as I should.
While standing on the deck of the big boat, with the wind whipping through my hair, I spotted a smaller ferry heading to one of the many islands that dot the Georgia Straight. The ocean is famous for its ability to inspire poets, and I was no different.
Little ferry boat
Chug chug chugging through the strait
On its merry way
It was a whirlwind trip, with only a few hours to spend exploring Victoria and its surroundings, but thanks to the wonderful scenery and the perfect early summer weather, it felt like a little vacation, a perfect mini escape from the every day. I hope everyone is able to spend a bit of time in nature and experience a short reset from the stresses of the every day.
Ruth is hosting our Poetry Friday roundup this week!
What a BEAUTIFUL place to live!
Ahhhh – thank you for taking us along on your beautiful adventure, Jane! It’s amazing, isn’t it, how we sometimes forget to explore the wonders in our back yards. And congrats on the reason for your trip, and the book love!! — Robyn