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The Rex once agon June 28

  Tonight was yet another amazing adventure. The excitement started at 6 o'clock as we loaded up all the boats with Elizabeth joining the four of us. Our destination was Royston Rex, and despite the cloudy night, we were determined to make the most of it. The water was a bit choppier than usual, adding an extra thrill to our paddleboarding and kayaking expedition. As we made our way to the beach, we were greeted by six majestic herons, some of whom were engaged in a playful scuffle. We managed to capture two incredible pictures of the eagles above us. However, goff had a close encounter with the birds as he was dive-bombed while standing on his paddleboard with Elizabeth in front. Thankfully, he managed to keep his balance, and Elizabeth had a blast taking in the sights from the front of the board. Navigating the waters around Rex proved to be a delight, especially with the strong current working in our favor. We took the time to observe the birds perched on the logs covered in bar...

Tuesdsy at Royston rex

  today after we all finished our dug out 9-5 jobs and had dinner, we decided to head down to Royston rex. Elizabeth decided to stay home because she had to do stuff for school that is out in a couple days.     It was just the 4!of us adults tonight so we went to Royston Rex. when we were at Royston Rex we all saw such a beautiful sunset and while we were looking at the sunset we were watching birds. there was six herons sitting on top of the posts in the racks and there’s so many different other breeds of birds they were so cool. Bryin managed to get some really cool cool pics of the birds in their nests and nesting. it is also a nesting spot with loads of     nest so they can track them all.     Calia spend some time on one of the posts in the water watching the barnacles feed. It was such a cool thing to see .     Geoff stood up on his paddleboard tonight, as the ocean was really calm.     He got really close to some nests and wa...

Sunday June 23 2024

  June 23 2024 we had a later then normal start ie being early for most at 8 am we made a good egg scramble as Dwane like to call it. Then we decided because it was a bit windy and for a change we went to comax lake and had a really long and good paddle we were going to continue further but because none of us have spray skirts Calia took in a lot of water with it being so choppy Geoff was braking the waves with his paddle bored and getting wet from the crashing waves. It was cool but Elizabeth was having troubles paddling     in to the choppy waves at the lake. we got prity far after attaching Elizabeth boat to Geoff paddle board and he had drag once agon     but not like last time as she figured out how to paddle with Geoff and keep a pace that created less drag we got almost back     after turning back because of taking on of water. We had to have an emergency get the water out of the boat stop on shore part way back. Almosy in  we decided to co...

Saturday at maple lake July 22 2024

 It was a much needed break from our busy lives and we were all looking forward to the peacefulness and calmness of Maple Lake. Despite the strong winds, we were determined to make the most of our evening and decided to go for a paddle anyway. As we made our way to maple lakes island, we were surrounded by the serene beauty of the lake and it was a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of our 9-5 jobs and school. It may have been a short trip, but it was just what we needed to recharge for the week ahead. It was a win for all of us and little Elizabeth fell right to sleep after a worm up bath night!!

A Friday paddle for jun 21st 2024

 On Friday evening, the three of us adults and Elizabeth took a trip to Royston while Calia was still at her 9-to-5 job, which didn't end until 10 pm. We went to Roysten Where we Paddles and kayaked around the famous rex, eventually deciding to head over to Little Mexico, a place in Comax near Goose Spot. It took us about 20 minutes to get there, with Elisabeth tied to Geoff's boat so she wouldn't get left behind. After spending some time there, we paddled back for another 20 minutes to get home by 9 pm for Calia's to get picked up from her 9 to 5 job. It was a lovely paddle, and Elisabeth even got to learn how to row with two people. It was a learning experience for her, as Geoff had to take on a lot of the drag when she wasn't paddling. Overall, it was a great evening adventure. For a Friday night a must do if you live close 

The summer solstice

 Calia, Dwane, Elizabeth, and I (Geoff) decided to do something special to celebrate the summer solstice. Bryan had recently bought a new kayak today, so we went to Royston to witness the amazing sunset there. We were lucky enough to see eagles flying and a beautiful moon rise. We took many stunning photos of the scenery and wildlife, making it a truly memorable experience. We highly recommend this activity to everyone, especially taking a stroll around the wrecks in Royston during sunset. It's a must-do for anyone looking for a unique and breathtaking experience. And for the record tonight most of the photos were taken just off our cellphone as being on the boats we don't want to damage our Gear   

Father’s Day

 Today was a great day for paddleboarding at Point Homes. I started my morning with a peaceful paddle with Dwain and Bryin on the calm waters. The cloudy weather made it a bit chilly, but it was still a refreshing and invigorating start to my day. As the day went on, the sun came out and the temperature warmed up, making it the perfect time to explore the area. My friends and I decided to take a trip to Royston and hike the tracks to the train bridge. We even took some photos to capture the beautiful scenery. It was a fun and fulfilling day spent in the grate outdoors.

Happy father’s Day

 This is a special day we are doing a hike today and it is Father’s Day so I have a few words to say to that special guy of mine my dad jack. Dear Dad, Happy Father's Day! I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for everything you have done for me. Thank you for instilling in me the skills and abilities needed to go on our adventurous hikes. Because of you, I am able to conquer any trail and appreciate the beauty of nature. I am so grateful for your guidance and for being an amazing father. I love you! Let’s see what hike I get up to today till next time.  The Hikers photography

The beginning

  In the beginning, we started hiking as a family, and then stop for a while  I mean years. Then when Calia tore her ACL and had surgery i meant a very good friend of mine know dwain and he I ntroduced us to his brother Bryin. Calia needed to start walking to push her self in her Recovery from her ACL  which eventually got all of us outdoors doing outdoor activities and hiking together, the four of us and our daughter Elizabeth with our other three girls mostly growing up. Elizabeth is the one that always comes with us and enjoys it. We go out and take epic photos of landscapes Waterfalls and amazing animal photos. Do lots of research on the different places that we go so that we can get the best photos we can and see what is most spectacular about the place we go. sometimes our photos just end up becoming of the moment. Hope to see you here after our next hike or adventure and we can enlighten you on all the fun we have and see more photos That you will all love and enjo...