Self-portrait and a Thankful Heart

We are only halfway into this month and I have so many highlights already. Strolling down old Fort Langly during the Cranberry Festival. This is our second year in a row and I am positive it won't be our last. There is so much to take in; the foods, the smells, the handmade items, the antiques, and of course the people. Bought 4 pounds of fresh cranberries and plan on baking with them. Spent thanksgiving weekend traveling to three different dinners and yes all of them included turkey and stuffing. I am truly blessed to have a great and loving family who loves to spend time together. I am blessed with friends who are welcomed into the family and feel like they belong. I am blessed with a boyfriend who enjoys good food, cooking good food, and good company. Kayaked in the pouring rain with my boyfriend and cousin from out of town. We had a really great adventure and when you are prepared and dressed for the weather anything can be fun. Tackled the 2.5 hour challenging high ropes course in Maple Ridge at WildPlay. I love these types of adventures. It was worth the Groupon purchase. Hiked the Baden Powell Trail in Deep Cove to the lookout were we were graced with natures beauty. Played Rumoli and laughed the entire game. Laughing like that is good for the soul and I thoroughly enjoyed the time together with my siblings and friends. October what else do you have in store? I can't wait!

Paer deux of the Grand Transit Photo Adventure

#12) Take a picture in a fountain

We found this serene spot to stop for our lunch breach which was also perfect place to complete number 12 on our list.  Thanks to Di and her subtle prompts to read the list carefully before we moved on from this location.  Little did we know that our fountain picture were leave us still talking about it.  Di was to set the timer on my camera and hop into the fountain allowing for a perfect picture of the three of us in a fountain.  Well, I am not sure why Di had to set the camera other than she had slip on shoes so we dubbed her with the responsibility. The part about hopping into the fountain turned into a slip into the fountain and quite the splashing of water.  Lets just say that she had her own personal air cooling happening and that jean jacked stayed firmly knotted around her waist for entire day.  Thanks for taking one for the team Di.

#20) Texture walls... Experiement with background texture

#47) Snack time????

#24)Capture your reflection in an unexpected place...granite wall

The First ever, Grand Transit-Photo adventure

The morning commenced bright and early with not a cloud to be seen at 7:30, am that is, and one grand adventure in store.  The premiss...3 girls, 3 cameras (well..we had 7 photo capturing devices just to cover our bases), and 3 transit day passes! One grand adventure... the goal, see how far we get or just where we get... take pictures along the way and have a good time!  I can confidently say that we exceeded in all of these categories.

                      Direction unknown

Destination unknown

Duration unknown

Let the games begin.....

 

Caffeine and a snack to kick start our stamina for the day.

And a list of photo challenges to encourage spontaneity.

#13) Change modes of transportation... #21) Head north...

...okay we didn't venture to far north but we make it to Lonsdale Quay Market, via sea bus,  just in time to see the venders setting up their wares for the day.

#33) City scape

Looking back over the city scape into Vancouver framed by wavy mountainish sculpture.

At last the three of us together after a wee hick-up in the morning plans.  Nic what time did you say you wanted to meet in the morning? Who slept through their alarm clock? What ploy where you really planning? Yes it is true, Nichole decided to have a leisure morning and thought 10:20 would be a more decent hour to let the games begin.

#8) 3 back packs

 This day has been a long time in the works and finally we put it into action.  

Stay tuned for part II.

In the mean time check out Nic and Di's recap on the days adventure.  Hurry up ladies where are those posts... update those blogs.